COMPUTSC02 Computer science
Faculty of Information Technology
Computer science (COMPUTSC02) is an area of study worth 24 credit points, listing 5 units, taught at Clayton.
- Credit points
- 24
- Units
- 5
- Campus
- Clayton
This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Overview
Computer science studies the theory and practice of applying computers and software to problem solving. Its practical applications span all disciplines including science, engineering, business and commerce, creative and performing arts and the humanities. You will learn how to think like a computer scientist about processes and their descriptions to enable you to design algorithms and data structures. You will acquire the practical programming skills to produce efficient software solutions to real-world problems. This minor will provide depth for students doing the Bachelor of Information Technology and add breadth for students from other courses by giving them the skills to develop software solutions to problems in their discipline.
Availability
Computer science is listed in the Bachelor of Information Technology at Clayton as a minor.