Bachelor of Information Technology

ECU Course Code	U67
CRICOS Course Code	052093D
Course Coordinator	Ms Julie Johnson Undergraduate Coordinator Phone: +61 (0) 8 9370 6570 Fax: +61 (0) 8 9370 6100 Room: ML 13.107A Email: j.johnson@ecu.edu.au jjohnson

Description:

INTRODUCTION

The School of Computer and Information Science offers this course designed to prepare students for careers in the fields of Information Technology, Computer Security and Wireless Computing. The program focuses on the practical and theoretical dimensions of IT and includes three major streams of study. Students select at least one of the following majors:

· Information Technology

· Computer Security

· Mobile Computing

Students may also select a second major chosen from the above plus:

• Computer Science
• Software Engineering
• Internetworking Technologies (CISCO)
• Network Administration and Design (MCSE)
• Records Management
• or a Supporting Major selected from outside the School, a Minor study or an Elective program

ADMISSION REQUIRMENTS

COURSE LOCATION AND MODE OF STUDY

The course is available by full-time or part-time study on Mount Lawley campus.

COURSE STRUCUTURE

The Bachelor of Information Technology degree is a 360 credit point three year full-time award which may be studied in part-time mode.

The degree has three main components:

1. a foundation program of eight units
2. a Major program consisting of eight units in a specialised area (listed above)
3. a supplementary program consisting of eight units comprising:

· a second Major from the School of Computer and Information Science or Supporting Major from outside the School: students are recommended to follow this option

or

· a Minor area of study, plus electives

or

· an elective program of eight units

GENERAL RULES

Whatever pattern students choose, it is required that:

· normally no more than 12 of the units (180 credit points) studied should be at first year level

· at least four units (60 credit points) must be at third year level

Course Location and Mode of Study:

Available at: Mt Lawley

Course Planner:

Year One

All students enrolled in the Bachelor of Information Technology study the following foundation units:

YEAR TWO/YEAR THREE UNITS

In the second year, students embark on their Major programs.

Major programs consist of eight units (120 credit points) of study taken over two years.

Students may complete one or two Major programs within theSchool of Computer and Information Science. If two majors from within the School of Computer and Information Science are selected, students must choose to complete a project sequence consisting of CSG2207 Project Methods and Professionalism and CSG3303 Project within one major only. Students complete CSG3204 Information Services Management and one elective unit, selected in conjunction with their Course Coordinator, in lieu of the project in their second major.

Where an overlap in the two majors results in fewer than 240 credit points, substitute units must be approved by your Course Coordinator. A minimum of 210 credit points must be directly relevant to the major areas of study

Students who have achieved a course weighted average of 65% at the end of second year (240 credit points) and achieved a Credit grade or better in CSG2207 Project Methods and Professionalism may apply to participate in an industry based full-year project. These students should complete CSG3305 Project 2 in lieu of an elective unit.

Minor and elective programmes must be selected in consultation with your Course Coordinator