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Telecommunications

(only available to candidates with UAC code 754113 offer)

Year 1
 
CSCI111 Computer Science 1A 6
ECTE101 Electrical Engineering 1 6
CSCI101* Introduction to Information Technology A 6
CSCI102 Introduction to Information Technology B 6
STAT131 Understanding Variation and Uncertainty 6
PHYS142 Fundamentals of Physics B 6
and either
 
MATH187 Mathematics 1A -Part 1 6
and
 
MATH188 Mathematics 1A -Part 2 6
OR
 
MATH141 Mathematics 1C-Part 1 6
and
 
MATH142 Mathematics 1C-Part 2 6

* If you received a mark of at least 50/100 for at least one of the following IT HSC subjects:

  • Information Technology,
  • Information Processes & Technology, or
  • Software Design

You may enrol directly in CSCI102, and must replace CSCI101 with another 6cp 100 level subject from the Additional Subjects List.

Year 2    
CSCI131 Introduction to Computer Systems 6
ECTE233 Digital Hardware 1 6
IACT201 Information Technology and Citizens' Rights 6
IACT202 The Structure and Organisation of Telecommunications 6
ECTE333 Digital Hardware 2 6

Plus 6 cp at 100 level subjects and at least 12 credit points from the additional subjects list at 200-level or second major study subjects.

Year 3    
ECTE363 Communication Theory 6
IACT302 Corporate Network Planning 6
ECTE364 Telecommunication Networks 6
IACT301 Information and Communication Security Issues 6

Plus at least 24 credit points from the additional subjects list of which at least 12 credit points must be at 300-level or second major study subjects.

Year 4 (Non- Honours)

At least 42 credit points of IACT400 level subjects.

If only 42 credit points of IACT400 level subjects are taken, then the extra 6 credit points must be taken from the list of additional subjects in accordance with course requirements.

Year 4 (Honours)

To be eligible for honours, candidates must satisfactorily complete IACT450 and IACT441 and at least 18 credit points of IACT400 level subjects. If only 42 credit points of IACT400 level subjects are taken, then the extra 6 credit points must be taken from the list of additional subjects in accordance with course requirements.

Entry to IACT441 will be based on overall academic performance, a written proposal, a weighted average mark (WAM) of at least 67.5 and approval from the Head of School. A grade of 75% or better in IACT441 is required for entry to IACT450. Students should refer to the University Course Rules for calculations of WAMs.

 
 
 

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