Course Guide - Edith Cowan University

CSP234Q
15 Credit Points
Object-oriented Programming with C++
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
CSP4150 Programming Principles
This unit covers object-oriented design and programming using
C++. It explores in detail the C++ language including classes,
inheritance, virtual functions and polymorphism, encapsulation,
templates, streams, file-handling, exception handling and the
application of the Standard Template Library (STL).
CSP234U
15 Credit Points
UNIX and C
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
The UNIX system; C language including program structure, data
types, expressions, control structures and I/O facilities; the
interface between UNIX and C; simple systems programming.
CSP4102
15 Credit Points
Markup Languages
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit explores the theory and practice of markup for the
creation of Web documents. It includes data structures, procedural
and descriptive markup, programmatic access to document
elements and their application in the creation, rendering and reuse
of Web documents.
CSP4150
15 Credit Points
Programming Principles
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Introduction to the principles of programming; program design
and development; data types; classes, objects and methods; event
driven programming; graphical user interface development; and
applications.
CSP4205
15 Credit Points
Internet and Java Programming
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
CSP4150 Programming Principles
This unit focuses on the programming of advanced Java
applications for the Internet using object oriented design and
programming techniques. Aspects of Java technology that will be
addressed include advanced graphical user interface components,
exception handling, multithreading, the incorporation of graphics
and multimedia, Java database connectivity, networking and
security. A study will also be made of advanced Java web
technologies including servlets, Java Server Pages, web services
and enterprise technologies (Enterprise Javabeans).
CSP4244
15 Credit Points
Visual Programming
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
CSP4150 Programming Principles
This unit is an introduction to visual programming for students
who already have some fundamental skills in programming. It will
provide the necessary skills for students to develop Graphical
User Interface (GUI) based programs by using object oriented
design and various programming techniques. Concepts such as the
development of GUI components, the incorporation of graphics
and multimedia, multithreading and the use of files and streams
will be examined.
CSP5104
15 Credit Points
Games Design and Production
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Students will focus on the planning, development and creation of
computer games in a variety of genres. An examination of good
project management practices and concepts behind successful
interactive environments will be undertaken. This unit also
introduces an existing game engine and related production tools.
CSP5105
15 Credit Points
Introduction to 3D Game Programming
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Students will be introduced to 3D graphics programming
techniques using OpenGL with an emphasis on the development
of 3D computer games. Students will cover the mathematics
required for 3D projections, transformations and computer
simulations. Various Texture mapping and polygon shading
techniques are implemented and contrasted using the OpenGL
API. Techniques for handling polygonal objects and object
collisions are discussed. Special attention is paid to the use of
OpenGL under a windows environment to render real-time 3D
graphics.
CSP5106
15 Credit Points
Advanced 3D Programming
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
Prerequisite :
CSP5105 Introduction to 3D Game Programming
Students will focus on the development of advanced game
programming techniques and rendering technologies. Concepts of
code optimisation and profiling are introduced. Common
algorithms for level of detail (LOD) control are introduced
including progressive meshes, discrete LOD and billboarding.
Techniques for visibility determination and management of
visibility graphs are discussed, and particular attention is paid to
portal systems and binary space partitioning.
CST4101
15 Credit Points
Sacraments
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This study of Christian sacraments will be undertaken in a context
which will relate them to the contemporary theological task of
finding the Church’s place in our world. It will study new ways of
understanding and celebrating our ancient faith, and endeavour to
bridge the gap between pre-Vatican II and post-Vatican II
concepts. It will try to combine the history, theology and modern
revisions of the sacramental rituals into a coherent meaning and
excitement that are part of the Sacramental experience will
become apparent.
CSV310P
15 Credit Points
Social Programme Evaluation
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit provides a framework for making decisions about
programme evaluation. It examines a number of approaches to
evaluation which can be used by human service administrators
and workers. It provides a knowledge base and skills for
undertaking evaluation in human service organisations. There is a
required field based project.
CSV4102
15 Credit Points
Introduction to Social Analysis
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit offers an introduction to social analysis. It introduces
key theoretical approaches in the social sciences through an
analysis of selected aspects of Australian society. The unit applies
functionalist, interactionist, pluralist, feminist and Marxist
theoretical frameworks to topics such as family formation, gender,
ethnicity, class, and the role of the State in regulating public and
private lives.
CSV4207
15 Credit Points
Sex, Bodies, Narratives and Self
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit explores contemporary feminist understandings of the
body, sexuality, narrative and textual representation as they relate
to the processes of subjectification and the construction of
femininities. Particular attention is paid to the possibility of restorying
the self in the light of poststructuralist theories of
subjectivity and power.
214 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2007