Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

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.
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.
CSV5100 20 Credit Points
Preparation of Thesis Proposal
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The purpose of the Preparation of Thesis Proposal is to train
students to write a thesis proposal, and to conceive an appropriate
research methodology and technique for their thesis. By the end of
their candidature the student should be capable of conceiving and
designing a research based study.
CSV5101 20 Credit Points
Thesis Development
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The purpose of the Bachelor of Social Science Honours thesis is
to train students in the use of research methodology and
techniques and in a critical evaluation appropriate to their field of
study. By the end of their candidature the student should be
capable of conceiving, designing, implementing and evaluating a
research based study.
CSV5102 20 Credit Points
Thesis Development
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
The purpose of the Bachelor of Social Science Honours thesis is
to train students in the use of research methodology and
techniques and in a critical evaluation appropriate to their field of
study. By the end of their candidature the student should be
capable of conceiving, designing, implementing and evaluating a
research based study.
CSV5103 20 Credit Points
Special Study 1 in Community Services
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Students will select a topic for study in consultation with the unit
coordinator, and write two papers on the selected field using
appropriate research/study techniques.
CSV5104 20 Credit Points
Special Study 2 in Community Services
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
Students will select a topic for study in consultation with the unit
coordinator, and write two papers on the selected field using
appropriate research/study techniques.
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