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Unit of study table

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Graduate Diploma in Computing

Candidates for the Graduate Diploma in Computing are required to complete 48 credit points of the units of study from the table below.
Please note the following pre-requisites:
COMP5028 Object Oriented Design - 18 credit points
COMP5116 Internet Protocols - 18 credit points
COMP5028
Object-Oriented Design
6    A Students enrolled in COMP5028 are assumed to have elementary Java programming experience or equivalent experience in another object oriented programming language. This unit does not have assessment with heavy coding task. But some knowledge in object-oriented programming would have big impact on learning experience.
N INFO3220
Semester 1
COMP5114
Digital Media Fundamentals
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5116
Design of Networks & Distributed Systems
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5138
Relational Database Management Systems
6    A Some exposure to programming and some familiarity with data model concepts
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5206
Introduction to Information Systems
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5211
Algorithms
6    A This unit of study assumes that students have general knowledge of mathematics (especially Discrete Math) and problem solving. Having moderate knowledge about Data structure can also help students to better understand the concepts of Algorithms will be taught in this course. Some knowledge of computer programming is required.
Semester 1
Semester 2
COMP5213
Computer and Network Organisation
6      Semester 1
COMP5214
Software Development in Java
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5001
System Analysis and Modelling
6    A Experience with a data model as in COMP5212 or COMP5214 or COMP5028 or COMP5138
N INFO2110, ELEC3610, ELEC5743
Semester 2

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