1. Department of Computer Science 15 Nov 2014 Programme Information Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science

2. Department of Computer Science Provides students with academic and professional skills in the field of computer science with emphasis on development and research in software and hardware systems. Enhance and consolidate their ability with practical experience by means of a year-long, supervised, computer science project in local IT companies or universities. Graduates are strongly equipped with their IT professional knowledge, to solve existing technical problems, to meet challenges, and to create new technology in the field of IT services. Lecturers are well qualified professors with Ph.D. degrees from local or overseas universities. They all have publications and patents in the field of neural networks, image processing, digital signal processing, control theories, robotics and artificial intelligence. Department of Computer Science

3. The programme is well designed with Balanced curriculum by grouping subjects into broad learning areas that facilitate all-round development of students, especially in creativity, critical thinking, independent learning and inter-personal communication. Broad spectrum of knowledge and balanced development in the domains of ethics, intellect, physique, social skills and aesthetics. Wide coverage of liberal arts courses, such as general history of China, contemporary history of China, humanities, general psychology and international relations, for all students within the four-year duration of their studies. Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science

4. Department of Computer Science B ACHELOR O F S CIENCE (H ONS ) I N C OMPUTER S CIENCE Degree programme is accredited by the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications (HKCAAVQ), which is fully recognized under the Hong Kong Government Qualifications Framework (QF)

5. Department of Computer Science General Programme Information Title of ProgrammeBachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science Title of AwardBachelor of Science (Honours) in Computer Science Host DepartmentDepartment of Computer Science Host FacultyFaculty of Science and Engineering Contributing Departments Department of English Department of Chinese Literature Faculty of Commerce Faculty of Science and Engineering Mode of AttendanceFull-time Normal Duration4 years Maximum Duration6 years Credits Required for Graduation 135 credits Projected Annual Intake90

6. Department of Computer Science SubjectLevel Requirement Chinese LanguageLevel 3 English LanguageLevel 3 MathematicsLevel 2 Liberal StudiesLevel 2 Elective subject:Level 2 in one subject FacultyDepartment Total No. of elective(s) and the level requirement(s) Specific Subject Requirements Remarks Applied Learning subject(s) which may be considered as the elective subject: Science & Engineering Computer Science 1 Level 2 NILEngineering & Production Entrance Requirement

7. Department of Computer Science Our programme procides students with advanced theoretical and practical computer science knowledge and skills, Enabling them to develop sophisticated computer systems for the IT environment of the commercial and industrial sectors. Our students should possess a strong sense of social commitment, global vision and independent self-learning ability and equipped with the ability to develop their personal and professional prospects, keeping in pace with the rapid progress of the technology in computer science. Our programme also prepares the students to pursue further postgraduate education and research. Programme Aims

8. Department of Computer Science Students are equipped with: Thorough knowledge of general fundamental science Language proficiency, interpersonal communication skill, strong sense of social commitment and professional ethics, independent ability and organization of thought to solve and analyse abstract and complex problems Ability to develop sophisticated computer systems based on a thorough knowledge of database design, software engineering, Internet systems, network and communication technologies and computer architectures. Thorough knowledge of areas related to the advanced computer science technology such as E-commerce, computer and network security, data warehousing, data mining, multimedia systems, distributed systems and intelligent computing. Programme Objectives

9. Department of Computer Science Course CodeCourse TitleTypeCreditsLevel ENG 101A/BFreshman English I/ IICR6I CHI 101A/BFreshman Chinese I/IICR6I Cross-FaultyCR3I Cross-DepartmentCR3I Cross-DepartmentCR3I NB 101MusicCR1I CSC 186IT Professional EthicsET3I General Education

10. Department of Computer Science Mathematics and Science Course CodeCourse TitleTypeCreditsLevel MAT 103A/BCalculus I/IIFR6I MAT 108A/BPhysics I/IIFR6I CSC 21Linear AlgebraDR3II CSC 22Probability And StatisticsDR3II CSC 32Numerical MethodsDR3II Course CodeCourse TitleTypeCreditsLevel CSC 112Internet SystemsDR3I CSC 113Advanced Internet SystemsDR3II CSC 164Network SecurityDR3III CSC 172E-CommerceET3III CSC 173Info. Retrieval & Data MiningET3III Internet Systems

11. Department of Computer Science Computer Science Core Course CodeCourse TitleTypeCreditsLevel CSC 31Discrete MathematicsDR3I CSC 110Introduction to ComputingDR3I CSC 120Data StructureDR3II CSC 152Algorithms And ComplexityDR3II CSC 23Electronic CircuitsDR3II CSC132Digital SystemsDR3II CSC 170Computer SimulationsET3II CSC 153Artificial IntelligenceET3III CSC 154Compiler DesignET3III CSC 155Theory of ComputationET3III CSC 167Neural NetworksET3III CSC 168Coding & Information TheoryET3III CSC 180Parallel ComputingET3III

12. Department of Computer Science Course CodeCourse TitleTypeCreditsLevel CSC 111A/BComputer Programming I/IIDR6I CSC 157A/BDatabase Systems I/IIDR6II BIS 310Software EngineeringDR3III CSC 166Object-Oriented ProgrammingDR3II BIS 110Intro. to Information SystemsET3I BIS 210 System Analysis and Design ET3II BIS 308 System Implementation ET3III CSC 182 Human-Computer Interaction ET3III CSC 181 Mobile Computing ET3III Software Development

13. Department of Computer Science Course CodeCourse TitleTypeCreditsLevel CSC 115Computer Systems AdministrationDR3I CSC 121 System ProgrammingDR3II CSC 125 Computer Systems AdministrationET3III CSC 130 Operating SystemsDR3II CSC 131 Computer ArchitectureDR3II CSC 123 Computer NetworkDR3II CSC 156 Computer GraphicsET3II CSC 174 Micro-controller ApplicationsET3II CSC 158 Distributed SystemsET3III CSC 163 Multimedia information SystemsET3III CSC 171 Digital Image Processing ET3III CSC 185 Digital Signal Processing ET3III CSC 165 Fault Tolerant System & Design ET3III Network and Computer Systems

14. Department of Computer Science Development of critical and logical thinking Actual application of the theory consolidated from core subjects Practice in using the latest technology Insights gained from the supervision of internal advisors and external professionals Development of a spirit of teamwork and proactive communication skills. The student projects aim to achieve the followings: Course CodeCourse TitleTypeCreditsLevel CS 141A/BFinal Year Project I/IIDR9III System Implementation

15. Department of Computer Science Graduation Requirement (Completed 135 credits)

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17. Department of Computer Science Employment Statistics: Our programme in Computer Science has been its mission to nurture students to become IT and business professionals to meet the needs of the community since 1995, with a total of 293 graduates from the Programme to date. The CS graduates employment rates are above 90%

18. Department of Computer Science Articulation to Postgraduate Studies and Global Exchange Graduates of our Computer Science Programmes are able to further their postgraduate studies (Master of Science) provided by local and overseas educational institutions such as:  The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology  The Chinese University of Hong Kong  The Hong Kong Polytechnic University  The Hong Kong City University  The Hong Kong Baptist University  The University of New South Wales, Australia  The University of Wollongong, Australia  Swinburne University of Technology, Australia

19. Department of Computer Science Facilities and Support To provide students with a better learning environment for students, the College has updated its computing facilities with latest technologies as summarised below: Internet Connectivity - The Internet access bandwidth is increased from 2Mbps to 10Mbps using dedicated line quality connection to our Internet Service Provider (ISP). An additional 50Mbps Internet connection of similar type from the second ISP was installed to cope with our increased demand in Internet usage. Server Farms - Nine high performance Dell PowerEdge servers are deployed to support college's teaching and administration. Computer Laboratories - Two Apple iMac Laboratories equipped with more than 70 iMac are setup to support the teaching of Computer Science, Journalism and Communication courses. The PC in the existing Laboratories are upgraded to new model running Windows 7 and Windows 8. Campus-wide Ethernet network with high speed Internet connectivity

20. Department of Computer Science Facilities and Support Server Computer Laboratories

21. Department of Computer Science Student Activities Various activities are organised for students to enhance their all-round education and to develop their social and interpersonal skills. These activities include Seminars to students Visits to IT companies Visit to research centres Attending talks organised by professional body or organization. CS/IT Project Competition

22. Department of Computer Science Student Activities (1) Student Activities (1) Technical Visit to the Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminal Ltd. Super Terminal 1, (2) ICAC Talk, (3) Computer Crime Seminars, (4) Talk by Dr. LAM Wai Ho, (5) Sport day and (6) Cycling tour 1 2 3 4 5 6

23. Department of Computer Science 1 2 3 4 5 6 Student Activities (1) Student Activities (1) Maths. Computation seminars, (2) Lenovo Award (3) Visit to IoT, (4) Computer Ethics Talk, (5) IT Competition Awards (6) Visit to Science Park

24. Department of Computer Science Further Information For further information, please go to the following website to read further details about the CS department and the BSc(Hons) in Computer Science Programme. http://csc.chuhai.hk

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