Computing and Software Systems

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this major, students should be able to demonstrate (based on the Seoul Accord for computing):

• Problem Analysis: apply fundamental principles of mathematics, programming, and algorithms to identify and solve complex computing problems;
• Knowledge for Solving Computing Problems: knowledge of computing fundamentals, algorithms, mathematics, and science to abstract and conceptualise computational models within a range of domains;
• Design/Development of Solutions: design and evaluate solutions/systems for complex computing problems against a specified set of needs;
• Tools: create, select, or adapt modern computing tools and techniques to solve complex computing problems, and understand their limitations;
• Individual and Team Work: work effectively as an individual as part of a larger team in multi-disciplinary settings;
• Communication: communicate clearly and effectively both within and outside the computing community about complex computing activities using written and oral communication;
• Computing Professionalism and Society: understand, assess and describe the role of computing systems within society, and how computing systems impact health, safety, legal, and cultural issues;
• Ethics: understand and comply with the relevant ethics, responsibilities, and norms of professional computing practice;
• Life-long Learning: recognise the need to continually develop and improve the above attributes as a computing professional.