Degree Requirements (2010/11)


The von Neumann Programme for Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) programme requires at least 160 MCs. Students in the programme must maintain a minimum CAP of 4.00 in every semester of their study.

(i)   PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS (Total of 120 MCs)

Computer Science Foundation
CS1010 Programming Methodology1
CS1020 Data Structures and Algorithms I2
CS1231 Discrete Structures
CS2010 Data Structures and Algorithms II2
CS2100 Computer Organisation
CS2103 Software Engineering
CS2105 Introduction to Computer Networks
CS2106 Introduction to Operating Systems
CS3230 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

Computer Science Breadth & Depth
Complete 24 MCs of CS modules in vNP Focus Areas by satisfying the following conditions:3

  • Satisfy at least one vNP Focus Area by completing 3 modules in the Area Primaries, with at least one module at level-4000 or above. Computer Science Foundation modules that appear in Area Primaries can be counted as one of the 3 modules towards satisfying a Focus Area.
  • At least 12 MCs are at level-4000 or above.
  • Complete CS3210 Parallel Computing

Complete the following modules:

  • CS3213 Software Systems Design
  • CS3249 Elements of User Interface Design
  • CS3281 Thematic Systems Project I (with applied R&D content)
  • CS3282 Thematic Systems Project II (with applied R&D content
  • CP4101 BComp Dissertation (with applied R&D content)

IT Professionalism
IS1103 Computing and Society
IS2101 Business and Technical Communication

Mathematics & Sciences
MA1301 Introductory Mathematics4
MA1521 Calculus for Computing5
MA1101R Linear Algebra I
ST2334 Probability and Statistics6
PC1222 Fundamentals of Physics II
Science Module7

(ii)   UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (20 MCs)

(iii)  UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES (20 MCs)



vNP Focus Areas for BComp (CS)

The following CS Focus Areas for BComp(CS) are elected as vNP Focus Areas:

  • Computer Networks
  • Database Systems
  • Parallel Computing
  • Programming Languages
  • Software Engineering
  • Systems Security

Modules classified in each focus area can be found here.

Enrichment

Students are encouraged to read the following enrichment module:

  • CP3201 Industry Seminar
  • CP3200 Internship
  • CS3882 Breakthrough Ideas for Digital Markets
  • CS4880 Digital Entrepreneurship

Specialisation in Information Security


To satisfy Information Security Specialisation, students must:

    • Satisfy System Security Focus Area, i.e.,
      complete at least 3 Primary Modules in System Security Focus Area with at least 1 Primary Module at level 4000 or above.
    • Complete additional modules in the Primary and/or Elective lists of System Security so that a total of 12 MCs (including the Primary Modules taken) are at level 3000 or above.
    • Complete CP4101 BComp Dissertation (12 MCs) which must be an independent project on a topic related to technical aspect of information security.

    University Scholars Programme (Computer Science)


    Students in the University Scholars Programme who choose the Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) major will follow the Computer Science programme, but with the following variations:

    1. The following modules will be replaced by appropriate First-Tier Scholars Modules:

    • University Level Requirements (20 MCs)
    • IS2101 Business and Technical Communication (4 MCs)
    • Two Science Modules (8 MCs)

    2. They will read UROP modules CP3208 and CP3209 in place of CS3281 and CS3282. CP3208 and CP3209 are independent study modules (ISMs) and they will also be counted as two of the four Advanced Scholars Modules (8 MCs).

    Summary of degree requirements for Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) – von Neumann Programme (vNP)

    Modules

    MCs

    Subtotals

    UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS

     

    20

    PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS

     

    120

    Computer Science Foundation

    36 

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    CS1010     Programming Methodology1

    4

    CS1020     Data Structures and Algorithms I2

    4

    CS2010     Data Structures and Algorithms II2

    4

    CS1231     Discrete Structures

    4

    CS2100     Computer Organisation

    4

    CS2103     Software Engineering

    4

    CS2105     Introduction to Computer Networks

    4

    CS2106     Introduction to Operating Systems

    4

    CS3230     Design and Analysis of Algorithms

    4

    Computer Science Breadth & Depth

    52

    CS3213     Software Systems Design

    4

    CS3249     Elements of User Interface Design

    4

    CS3281     Thematic Systems Project I (with applied R&D content)

    4

    CS3282     Thematic Systems Project II (with applied R&D content)

    4

    Satisfy 1 vNP Focus Area, with 3 CS modules at level-4000 or above,
    with CS3210 Parallel Computing

    24

    CP4101     B. Comp. Dissertation (with applied R&D content)

    12

    IT Professionalism

    8

    IS1103      Computing and Society

    4

    IS2101      Business and Technical Communication

    4

    Mathematics and Sciences

     24

    MA1301     Introductory Mathematics4

    4

    MA1521     Calculus for Computing5

    4

    MA1101R   Linear Algebra I

    4

    ST2334     Probability and Statistics6

    4

    PC1222 Fundamentals of Physics II

    4

    Science Module7

    4

    UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES

     

    20

    Grand Total 

     

    160


    1 : CS1010 can be replaced by CS1101S Programming Methodology.

    2 : CS1020 (4 MCs) and CS2010 (4 MCs) can be replaced by CS2020 Data Structures and Algorithms Accelerated (6 MCs). The remaining 2 MCs will be added to the Unrestricted Electives Requirements.

    3 : The 24 MCs of CS modules refer to CS-coded modules listed in the 5 vNP Focus areas. The listing of IS-coded modules in the CS focus areas provide a guide to students should they be interested in taking more related modules in the respective areas for depth. These IS modules, if taken, will be used to fulfill unrestricted electives.

    4 : MA1301 is waived for students with A-level Mathematics. The 4 MCs gained from the waiver should be used to read a letter-graded module.

    5 : Students pursuing double degree in Computer Science and Mathematics/Applied Mathematics are recommended to replace MA1521 Calculus for Computing by MA1102R Calculus.

    6 : Students pursuing double degree in Computer Science and Mathematics/Applied Mathematics will take ST2131 Probability and ST2132 Mathematical Statistics in place of ST2334 Probability and Statistics.

    7 : Students interested in Physics are recommended to read PC1221 Fundamentals of Physics I. Science modules must be either Physics, Chemistry or Life-Science modules. Science modules must be modules from List S1 (recommended) or List S2. Please click here for the lists.