UNSW Handbook Plan - Computer Science Co-op

Computer Science Co-op - COMPK13978


	Faculty: Faculty of Engineering
	School: School of Computer Science and Engineering
	Contact: http://www.cse.unsw.edu.au
	Program: 3978 - Computer Science
	Award(s):
	Bachelor of Science (Major)

Plan Outline

The Computer Science Co-op Program was established in 2001 to provide a link between industry and high achieving students at CSE. It provides money and industry training for selected undergraduate students in Computer Science.

The Computer Science Co-op Program is based on the standard Computer Science undergraduate program but with the following special features:

CSE academics and senior managers from industry have jointly planned the program.
Co-op students receive structured industrial training and gain valuable work experience with up to two different employers.
The Computer Science Co-op Program offers two industrial placements totalling approximately 18 months.
The Co-op scholars are receiving a generous tax-free scholarship (See the Co-op Website for details). This is paid in fortnightly installments and can be used at the student's discretion.
On graduation, sponsors are always looking to recruit Co-op Scholars.

For high achieving students the Co-op Program offers an ideal combination of challenge and opportunity.

More info about the Scholarship is available on the Co-op Website

For more information about scheduling of courses, please consult the Computer Science Co-op Program Plan

Plan Structure

YEAR 1

Electives (18UoC)

And ONE of:

MATH1131 Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)
MATH1141 Higher Mathematics 1A (6 UOC)

And ONE of:

MATH1231 Mathematics 1B (6 UOC)
MATH1241 Higher Mathematics 1B (6 UOC)

Note:ENGG1000 (Engineering Design) is designed for students with a Computing Major to chose it in semester 1 and is highly recommended. ENGG1811 (Computing for Engineers) is not designed for students with a Computing Major.

Electives:Electives are chosen from areas such as physics, chemistry, psychology, economics , philosophy, languages, arts, etc.

Co-Op Scholars are permitted to complete a maximum of 30 UoC of Level 1 electives

YEAR 2

COMP2041 Software Construction (6 UOC)
COMP2121 Microprocessors & Interfacing (6 UOC)
COMP2911 Eng. Design in Computing (6 UOC)
COMP3311 Database Systems (6 UOC)
COMP4904 Industrial Training 1 (18 UOC)

General Education (6UoC)

YEAR 3

COMP3711 Software Project Management (6 UOC)
COMP4905 Industrial Training 2 (15 UOC)
SENG4921 Professional Issues and Ethics (6 UOC)

Electives (18UoC)
General Education (3UoC)

NOTE:

It is recommended that Co-Op Scholars take either COMP3121 Algorithms & Programming Techniques or COMP3821 Extended Algorithms & Programming Techniques as one of their electives in Year 3.
It is also recommended that Co-Op Scholars take either COMP3331 Computer Networks & Applications or COMP3931 Extended Computer Networks & Applications as one of their electives in Year 3.

YEAR 4

COMP4906 Industrial Training 3 (15 UOC)

Electives (6UoC)
General Education (3UoC)
Level 3/4 Computer Science Electives* (24UoC)

*NOTE:

Electives, COMP electives, and General Education courses may be allocated between first and second semesters according to the student's preference, but the total uoc per semester should be 24.