Degree information:

Bachelor of Network Computing (BNetComp)

Course structure

The degree consists of 144 points of study, of which no more than 60 points are at first-year level, and at least 36 points are at each of the second and third-year levels. All units are six points, except for the industrial experience project, which is 12 points.

The degree is made up of core units, network computing electives and other electives.

Course requirements

As the Bachelor of Network Computing has been replaced by the Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems, those students completing their Bachelor of Network Computing will be required to complete equivalent FIT units to meet the requirements of the course. To enable you to map your progression, the CPE codes for units you may have already completed are listed in italics next to their equivalent FIT codes.

*NOTE:* In instances where the new FIT code is at a different year level to the CPE unit it is replacing, the FIT unit will still be regarded as the level of the CPE unit for the purposes of course completion.

FIT2034 regarded as a level 1 unit - replacing CPE1004
FIT1004 regarded as a level 2 unit - replacing CPE2005
FIT3031 regarded as a level 2 unit - replacing CPE2007

Students must complete the course requirements as specified below:

Compulsory core

The core comprises 36 points of first year, 24 points of second year, and 12 points of third year. The core provides students with the fundamentals of network computing: the conceptual framework, the understanding, knowledge, skills and attitudes at the heart of this degree.

The core units are:

Network computing electives

Students may select any six network computing electives at the prescribed year levels. Alternatively, students may elect to take a major study by selecting their network computing electives as follows:

Network applications major

The network applications major encompasses aspects of internet applications; distributed component-based applications; database applications; and concurrent programming. This major is for students with an interest in network, database, and internet applications development.
In addition to the core units, this major requires four of the following, including FIT3043 (CPE3016):

Network technology major

The network technology major includes communication protocols (WAN, Ethernet, TCP/IP), network hardware (switches, routers, etc.), infrastructure services (DNS, DHCP, etc), application services (FTP, Telnet, eMail, Web, etc), directory services (NDS, LDAP, WDS), server configuration and management, network design, construction and testing, network security, network management and network modelling and performance.
In addition to the core units, this major requires:

Mobile computing major

The mobile computing major includes hands-on experience developing applications for small, hand held devices. Mobile computing and wireless networking are significant areas of information and communications technology growth. This major is for students wishing to move into the area of mobile and wireless applications development, including applications in mobile commerce, mobile game development, and mobile/wireless applications in health services, smart homes, and similar areas.

In addition to the core units, this major requires:

Schedule of Network Computing electives

*List subject to change.

Free electives

Students complete 36 points of elective study in any computing or non-computing area, in accordance with the points requirements for the degree. The electives enable students to select particular areas of interest in which to study. Students may wish to focus this elective study into a specific area, which is known as a minor. One defined minor is available in electronic business.