Computer Science Major - Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science
A course by
AUT
Study computer science and gain the skills to develop sophisticated software solutions, solve complex problems and use the power of computing technologies innovatively as part of the Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop software solutions
Learn to design and implement sophisticated software using computer science principles.
Solve complex computing problems
Apply computing theories, algorithms, and best practices to find solutions to real-world problems.
What You're Signing Up For
The Computer Science major at AUT combines computing theory with practical application, preparing students to design, develop, and implement innovative software solutions to real-world problems. Core topics include advanced programming, data structures, algorithm design, operating systems, computer graphics, and artificial intelligence. Students also gain workplace experience through project work with industry clients or research centres. Graduates are well positioned for global careers in software engineering, systems analysis, and technical leadership in the IT sector.
Course Content
- Programming Concepts and Techniques
- Computing Technology in Society
- IT Project Management
- Database System Design
- Collaborative Practices (Mahitahi)
- Mathematics for Computing
- Object Oriented Programming
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Algorithm Design and Analysis
- Computer Graphics Programming
- Combinatorics and Graph Theory
- Theory of Computation
- Programming Languages
- Distributed and Mobile Systems
- Applied Human Computer Interaction
- Research and Development Project (workplace experience)
What you need to know first
University Entrance or equivalent
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