1996 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

algebra - theorems, truth tables, Karnaugh maps. Circuit
design of CPU models - in particular the ALU. Machine
fetch -execute cycle. Compilation, assembly and machine
language ideas. Operating systems, in particular MS-DOS.
Details of secondary storage and data transfer.
LCS2OO Computer Science 2
12.5 credit points 4 hoursper week Lilydale
- Prerequisite: . nil Assessment programming assignments and
a final examination
A first stage subject in the Bachelor of Applied Science
(Computing) and Bachelor of Applied Science (Management
Science and Computing)
0 biectives - -
To study the programming language C and the related
software engineering practice through consideration of the
specification, design and implementation of C data types and
structures, control statements functions and formatted VO.
LCS204 Formal Methods
12.5 credit points 3 hours per week Lilydale
-. Prerequisite: nil Assessment: assignments and a final
examination, computer managed learning tests
g An elective subject in the degree programs Bachelor of Applied
. Science (Computing) and Bachelor of Applied Science
t; (Management Science and Computing)
Objectives
Formal Methods examines the scope, role and application of
mathematics in contemporary software development.
Particular emphasis is placed on the use of discrete
mathematics for formal specification.
After completing LCS204, a student will be able to apply the
discrete mathematics taught in the course system modelling;
interpret and construct formal specifications using the Z
formal specification language.
Content
Introduction formal methods; propositional calculus; proof
and argument; set theory; the Z predicate calculus; relations,
functions; sequence; bags; formal specification languages.
Recommended reading
To be advised.
LCSSOO Data Structures and Algorithms
12.5 credit points 3 hours per week Lilydale
Prerequisites: LCSlOO and LCS200 Assessment
assignments and examination
A second stage subject in the Bachelor of Applied Science
(Computing) and Bachelor of Applied Science (Management
Science and Computing)
Objectives
Data structures and Algorithms: this subject pursues the goal
of good programming (correctness, flexibility, adaptability,
portability, utility, clarity) through the concepts modularity
and abstract data types.
Syllabus: common data structures, associated algorithms and
applications; stacks, queues, trees, binary search trees,
balancing; heaps, sets; graphs; has tables.
Recommended reading
To be advised.
LCS305 Database Structures and
Algorithms
12.5 credit points l 3 hoursper week Lilydale
Assessment: assignments and examination
A second stage subject in theBachelor of Applied Science
(Computing) and Bachelor of Applied Science (Management
Science and Computing)
Objectives
To supply the practical skills and knowledge to design most
databases used in industry; to provide the foundation to
evaluate existing data base management systems; to teach
proficiency in SQL.
Content
The theory and process of database design, including -
database architecture; data modelling; rational theory;
logical and physical design; relational, network, hierarchical
and object oriented databases; SQL.
Recommended reading
To be advised.
LCS306 Human-Computer Interaction
12.5 credit points 3 hours per week Lilydale
Prerequisites: nil Assessment two assignments and one exam
An elective subject in the Bachelor of Applied Science
(Computing) and Bachelor of Applied Science (Management
Science and Computing)
Objectives
To introduce students to the process of user interface design.
Content
Technology: usability of input/output devices and
interaction styles.
Methodologies: formal, cognitive and usability approaches
to developing appropriate human-computer interaction.
Theories: theoretical foundations of HCI.
LCS314 Software Engineering/Systems
Analysis
12.5 credit points b.3 hoursper week Lilydale
Prerequisite: nil Assessment: assignments and/or projects
and a final examination
A second stage subject in the Bachelor of Applied Science
(Computing) and Bachelor of Applied Science (Management
Science and Computing)
Objectives
Software engineering is the study of organisational and