BACHELOR OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE (HONOURS)
KPT/JPT (N/481/6/0783) 10/22 - MUM/APA/022
1 year
February and July
RM 39,250 Malaysian Student
RM 44,000 International Student
2019 fees p.a.
Professionally recognised
This is a coursework and research program in
computer science for high achieving students
who have completed a relevant undergraduate
degree. You will undertake research methodology
training and carry out an independent research
project on your selected topic, working closely
with a supervisor who will provide you with
individual guidance and academic counselling.
The course offers a pathway to higher level
research in computer science.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course it is
expected that you should be able to:
> demonstrate a knowledge of a range of
specialised topics in computer science
including historical, cultural, social, legal and
ethical issues inherent in research applicable
to the discipline of computer science
> plan, conduct and manage an independent
research project
> evaluate and select research methodologies
appropriate to computer science, and
demonstrate their uses and limitations
> critically analyse research literature
> analyse, synthesise and evaluate factors in
a research project
> document and communicate research results,
and the methods used, orally and in a written
report
> undertake independent learning and apply
analytical thinking.
Course structure
This course consists of a combination of
coursework and research. In the coursework
component you will develop advanced
theoretical and/or technical knowledge of
computer science and research methodologies
appropriate to your field. In the research
component you will plan and execute a research
project under the individual guidance of
an academic supervisor.
48 UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2019
Course requirements
This course comprises 48 points. Units are of 6
credit points each unless otherwise indicated.
PART A. COURSEWORK (24 points)
a. The following unit:
— FIT4005 Research methods in information
technology
b. One unit (6 credit points) from the following:
— FIT4009 Advanced topics in intelligent
systems
— FIT4012 Advanced topics in computational
science
c. Two elective units from those remaining in b.
above or the following:*
— level 4 or level 5 units approved by the faculty
honours coordinator (this elective list may
change from time to time and vary by campus)
— with permission from the thesis supervisor
and honours coordinator an approved
elective in selected topics can be
completed – students will enrol in FIT4008
(Reading unit).
*A maximum of one unit (6 points) may be selected from units offered
by other Schools with the approval of the course coordinator.
PART B. RESEARCH (24 points)
> FIT4441 Honours thesis part 1
> FIT4442 Honours thesis part 2
> FIT4443 Honours thesis part 3
> FIT4444 Honours thesis final
Progression to further studies
Satisfactory completion of this course may provide
credit toward a Monash master's by coursework
degree and will provide the preparation
necessary to undertake a master's by research
degree or a doctoral (PhD) degree.