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Unit of Study Table

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Bachelor of Information Technology

Candidates for the degree of Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) are required to gain credit for 192 credit points from the units of study set out below. The selection of units must satisfy the degree rules in the Resolutions of the Faculty. In particular, all core units must be completed, along with an appropriate amount from the elective units of study as recommended by the Faculty. Candidates for the BIT degree must complete a stream in either Computer Science or Information Systems, or both, as described in the Tables below.
Enrolment is subject to the following constraints:
1. At most 72 credit points accumulated from first year units (core and recommended electives) can be counted for degree completion.
2. Candidates in the BIT degree must maintain a credit average in each year of enrolment. If this level of result is not achieved candidates will be transferred to the BCST degree program.
Through this table, candidates may substitute an advanced equivalent for a non- advanced unit mentioned. They may also substitute an appropriate unit from the Advanced Engineering program of the Faculty of Engineering, or the Talented Student Program of the Faculty of Science, if they are eligible to enrol in such units.

(i) Stream in Computer Science

First year core units of study for CS stream

ENGG1805
Professional Engineering and IT
6      Semester 1
ELEC1601
Foundations of Computer Systems
6    A HSC Mathematics extension 1 or 2
Semester 2
INFO1103
Introduction to Programming
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO1105
Data Structures
6    P INFO1003 or INFO1103 or INFO1903 or INFS1000
Semester 2
Summer Main
Note: INFO1905 (advanced version) can be taken as an alternative to INFO1105.

First year recommended elective units of study for CS stream

At least 12 crpts must be completed from 1000-level Mathematics and/or Statistics.
ELEC1103
Fundamentals of Elec and Electronic Eng
6    A Basic knowledge of differentiation & integration, and HSC Physics
Semester 1
INFO1003
Foundations of Information Technology
6    N INFS1000, INFO1000, ISYS1003, INFO1903
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO1903
Informatics (Advanced)
6    P ATAR sufficient to enter BCST(Adv), BIT or BSc(Adv), or portfolio of work suitable for entry

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
BUSS1001
Understanding Business
6    N ECOF1003


This unit of study is a compulsory part of the Bachelor of Commerce, combined Bachelor of Commerce degrees and the Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies).
Semester 1
Semester 2
BUSS1002
The Business Environment
6    P ECOF1003 or BUSS1001
N CISS2001 or ECOF1004


This unit of study is a compulsory part of the Bachelor of Commerce, combined Bachelor of Commerce degrees and the Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies).
Semester 1
Semester 2
All 1000-level MATH units of study are recommended electives.
A full list of available MATH/STAT units can be obtained from the School of Mathematics and Statistics, who can also advise on the appropriate level of unit for the students preparation. We strongly suggest including some statistics unit among the choices.

Second Year core units of study for CS stream

COMP2007
Algorithms and Complexity
6    A MATH1004 or MATH1904
P INFO1105 or INFO1905.
Semester 2
Note: COMP2907 (advanced version) can be taken as an alternative to COMP2007.
COMP2129
Operating Systems and Machine Principles
6    A INFO1105 OR INFO1905.
P INFO1103 or INFO1903.
Semester 1
INFO2110
Systems Analysis and Modelling
6    A Experience with a data model as in INFO1003 or INFO1103 or INFS1000
Semester 2
INFO2120
Database Systems 1
6    P INFO1003 OR INFO1103 OR INFO1903 OR INFS1000 OR DECO1012.
N INFO2905, COMP5138, INFO2820
Semester 1
Note: INFO2820 (advanced version) can be taken as an alternative core unit to INFO2120.

Second year recommended elective units of study for CS stream

BIT single degree students must complete at least 12 crpts.
For BIT single degree students, at least 6 crpts must be completed from 2000-level Mathematics and/or Statistics (we suggest choosing from MATH2069, MATH2063, STAT2012 and/or STAT2912).
For BIT single and combined degree students, at least 6 credit points must be completed from COMP2022 or COMP2121.
INFS2020
Business Process Modelling and Improvement
6    A INFS1000
N INFS2005
Semester 1
All 2000-level COMP, INFO, ISYS units of study are recommended electives.
All 2000-level ELEC units of study are recommended electives.
All 2000-level MATH or STAT units of study are recommended electives.

Third year core units of study for CS stream

INFO3220
Object Oriented Design
6    P INFO2110 and COMP2129
Semester 1
INFO3402
Management of IT Projects and Systems
6    A INFO2110 or INFO2810 or INFO2900
Semester 1
INFO3600
Major Development Project (Advanced)
12    P INFO3402
N COMP3615, ISYS3400

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Only available to students in BIT, BCST(Adv) or BSc(Adv).
Semester 2
CS & IS double stream: BIT single degree students enrolled in the double stream must also complete ISYS3401 Analytical Methods and Information Systems as a core unit of study. BIT combined degree students do not have double stream.

Third year recommended elective units of study for CS stream

BIT single degree students must complete at least 18 crpts
BIT combined degree students must complete at least 6 crpts
For single degree students, at least 12 crpts must be completed from (COMP3109, COMP3308, COMP3419, COMP3520, COMP3530, COMP3608)
For combined degree students, at least 6 crpts must be completed from (COMP3109, COMP3308, COMP3419, COMP3520, COMP3530, COMP3608)
INFS3040
Enterprise Systems and Integrated Business
6    A INFS1000
N INFS3005
Semester 1
All 3000-level COMP, INFO, ISYS units of study are recommended electives.
All 3000-level and above ELEC units of study are recommended electives

Fourth year recommended elective units of study for CS stream

Students in the BIT Pass degree must complete at least 48 credit points from this list. At least 36 crpts must be completed from 5000-level or above COMP, INFO, ISYS units of study.
COMP5045
Computational Geometry
6    A Students are assumed to have a basic knowledge of the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures: you should be familiar with big-O notations and simple algorithmic techniques like sorting, binary search, and balanced search trees.
Semester 1
COMP5046
Statistical Natural Language Processing
6    A Knowledge of an OO programming language

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
COMP5047
Pervasive Computing
6    A Background in programming and operating systems that is sufficient for the student to independently learn new programming tools from standard online technical materials. Ability to conduct a literature search. Ability to write reports of work done.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
COMP5048
Visual Analytics
6    A It is assumed that students will have basic knowledge of data structures, algorithms and programming skills.
Semester 2
COMP5216
Mobile Computing
6    A COMP5214 Software Development in JAVA, or similar introductory software development units.
Semester 2
COMP5313
Large Scale Networks
6    A Algorithmic skills (as expected from any IT graduate). Basic probability knowledge.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
COMP5318
Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
6    A INFO9120 OR COMP5138
Semester 1
COMP5338
Advanced Data Models
6    A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of relational database systems as taught in COMP5138/ INFO9120 (Database Management Systems) or INFO2120/2820 (Database Systems 1).
Semester 2
COMP5347
Web Application Development
6    A INFO9220 or COMP5028. The course assumes basic knowledge on OO design and UML diagrams.
Semester 1
COMP5348
Enterprise Scale Software Architecture
6    A Programming competence in Java or similar OO language. Capacity to master novel technologies (especially to program against novel APIs) using manuals, tutorial examples, etc.
Semester 1
COMP5349
Cloud Computing
6    A Good programming skills, especially in Java for the practical assignment, as well as proficiency in databases and SQL. The unit is expected to be taken after introductory courses in related units such as COMP5214 OR INFO9103 Software Development in JAVA
Semester 1
COMP5416
Advanced Network Technologies
6    A ELEC3506 OR ELEC9506 OR ELEC5740 OR COMP5116
Semester 2
COMP5424
Information Technology in Biomedicine
6      Semester 1
COMP5425
Multimedia Retrieval
6    A COMP9007 or COMP5211. Basic Programming skills and data structure knowledge.
Semester 1
COMP5426
Parallel and Distributed Computing
6    A COMP5116
Semester 1
COMP5427
Usability Engineering
6      Semester 2
COMP5456
Introduction to Bioinformatics

This unit of study is not available in 2016

6    A Some experience with basic programming (coding) in Java, C, C++ or Perl; Some proven ability in mathematical or information sciences (as evinced in the prerequisites); Some knowledge of molecular biology either through first year BIOL papers or MBLG1001.
N COMP3456
Summer Main
INFO5010
IT Advanced Topic A
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5011
IT Advanced Topic B
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5060
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
6    A The unit is expected to be taken after introductory courses or related units such as COMP5206 Information Technologies and Systems
Summer Early
INFO5301
Information Security Management
6    A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of Information systems management. Two year IT industry exposure and a breadth of IT experience will be preferable.
Semester 1
INFO5991
Services Science Management and Eng
6    A INFO5990. Students are expected to have a degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information systems or business.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5992
Understanding IT Innovations
6    A INFO5990. Students are expected to be fluent in English and capable of participating in group discussions, and capable of producing an individually written paper of 5-9 pages (double spaced) of high quality and clarity. Although some work experience is ideal in adding value to the case discussions, allowing students to pull from their personal experiences, those students with no work experience will be expected to do appropriate research on the discussion topics in order to contribute.
N PMGT5875
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO6010
Advanced Topics in IT Project Management
6    A Students are assumed to understand the role of IT projects.
P INFO6007, OR 3-5 years working experience in IT Project Management
Semester 2
INFO6012
Information Technology Strategy and Value
6    A COMP5206. Introduction to Information Systems

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ISYS5070
Change Management in IT

This unit of study is not available in 2016

6    A INFO6007 and COMP5206
Winter Main
ELEC5508
Wireless Engineering
6    A Basic knowledge in probability and statistics, analog and digital communications, error probability calculation in communications channels, and telecommunications network.
Semester 2
ELEC5509
Mobile Networks
6    A Basically, students need to know the concepts of data communications and mobile communications, which could be gained in one the following units of study: ELEC3505 Communications, ELEC3506 Data Communications and the Internet, or similar units. If you are not sure, please contact the instructor.
Semester 1
ELEC5514
Networked Embedded Systems
6    A ELEC3305, ELEC3506, ELEC3607 and ELEC5508
Semester 2
ELEC5614
Real Time Computing
6    A SOFT2130 Software Construction (or SOFT2004 Software Development Methods 1) and ELEC3607 Embedded Computing (or ELEC2601 Microprocessor Systems)
N MECH5701
Semester 1
ELEC5616
Computer and Network Security
6    A A programming language, basic maths.
Semester 1
ELEC5618
Software Quality Engineering
6    A You are capable of writing programs with multiple functions or methods in multiple files. You are capable of design complex data structures and combine them in non trivial algorithms. You know how to use an integrated development environment. You are familiar and have worked previously with software version control systems. You know how to distribute the workload derived from the unit of study effectively throughout the week and make sure that time is truly productive.
Semester 1
ELEC5619
Object Oriented Application Frameworks
6    A Java programming, and some web development experience are essential. Databases strongly recommended
Semester 2
ELEC5620
Model Based Software Engineering
6    A A programming language, basic maths.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2

(ii) Stream in Information Systems

First year core units of study for IS stream

ENGG1805
Professional Engineering and IT
6      Semester 1
ELEC1601
Foundations of Computer Systems
6    A HSC Mathematics extension 1 or 2
Semester 2
INFO1103
Introduction to Programming
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO1105
Data Structures
6    P INFO1003 or INFO1103 or INFO1903 or INFS1000
Semester 2
Summer Main
Note: INFO1905 (advanced version) can be taken as an alternative core unit to INFO1105.

First year recommended elective units of study for IS stream

At least 12 crpts must be completed from 1000-level Mathematics and/or Statistics.
ELEC1103
Fundamentals of Elec and Electronic Eng
6    A Basic knowledge of differentiation & integration, and HSC Physics
Semester 1
INFO1003
Foundations of Information Technology
6    N INFS1000, INFO1000, ISYS1003, INFO1903
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO1903
Informatics (Advanced)
6    P ATAR sufficient to enter BCST(Adv), BIT or BSc(Adv), or portfolio of work suitable for entry

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
BUSS1001
Understanding Business
6    N ECOF1003


This unit of study is a compulsory part of the Bachelor of Commerce, combined Bachelor of Commerce degrees and the Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies).
Semester 1
Semester 2
BUSS1002
The Business Environment
6    P ECOF1003 or BUSS1001
N CISS2001 or ECOF1004


This unit of study is a compulsory part of the Bachelor of Commerce, combined Bachelor of Commerce degrees and the Bachelor of Commerce (Liberal Studies).
Semester 1
Semester 2
All 1000-level MATH units of study are recommended electives.
A full list of available MATH/STAT units can be obtained from the School of Mathematics and Statistics, who can also advise on the appropriate level of unit for the students preparation. We strongly suggest including some statistics unit among the choices.

Second year core units of study for IS stream

COMP2007
Algorithms and Complexity
6    A MATH1004 or MATH1904
P INFO1105 or INFO1905.
Semester 2
Note: COMP2907 (advanced version) can be taken as an alternative core unit to COMP2007.
COMP2129
Operating Systems and Machine Principles
6    A INFO1105 OR INFO1905.
P INFO1103 or INFO1903.
Semester 1
INFO2110
Systems Analysis and Modelling
6    A Experience with a data model as in INFO1003 or INFO1103 or INFS1000
Semester 2
ISYS2140
Information Systems
6    P INFO1103 or INFO1903 or INFS1000 or INFO1003
Semester 1
INFO2120
Database Systems 1
6    P INFO1003 OR INFO1103 OR INFO1903 OR INFS1000 OR DECO1012.
N INFO2905, COMP5138, INFO2820
Semester 1
Note: INFO2820 (advanced version) can be taken as an alternative core unit to INFO2120.

Second year recommended elective units of study for IS stream

BIT single degree students must complete at least 6 crpts
For BIT single degree students, at least 6 crpts must be completed from 2000-level Mathematics and/or Statistics (we strongly suggest STAT2012 or STAT2912)
INFS2020
Business Process Modelling and Improvement
6    A INFS1000
N INFS2005
Semester 1
All 2000-level COMP, INFO, ISYS units of study are recommended electives.
All 2000-level ELEC units of study are recommended electives.
All 2000-level MATH or STAT units of study are recommended electives.

Third year core units of study for IS stream

INFO3402
Management of IT Projects and Systems
6    A INFO2110 or INFO2810 or INFO2900
Semester 1
INFO3600
Major Development Project (Advanced)
12    P INFO3402
N COMP3615, ISYS3400

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Only available to students in BIT, BCST(Adv) or BSc(Adv).
Semester 2
ISYS3401
Analytical Methods and Information Systems
6    A INFO2110 and ISYS2140
Semester 1
CS & IS double stream: BIT single degree students enrolled in the double stream must also complete INFO3220 Object Oriented Design as a core unit of study. BIT combined degree students do not have double stream.

Third year recommended elective units of study for IS stream

BIT single degree students must complete at least 18 credit points
BIT combined degree students must complete at least 6 credit points
For single degree students, at least 12 credit pointsmust be completed from (INFO3220, INFO3315, INFO3404, INFO3406, INFO3504)
For combined degree students, at least 6 credit points must be completed from (INFO3220, INFO3315, INFO3404, INFO3406, INFO3504)
INFS3040
Enterprise Systems and Integrated Business
6    A INFS1000
N INFS3005
Semester 1
All 3000-level COMP, INFO, ISYS units of study are recommended electives.
All 3000-level and above ELEC units of study are recommended electives.

Fourth year recommended elective units of study for IS stream

Students in the BIT Pass degree must complete at least 48 credit points from this list. At least 36 crpts must be completed from 5000-level or above COMP, INFO, ISYS units of study.
COMP5045
Computational Geometry
6    A Students are assumed to have a basic knowledge of the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures: you should be familiar with big-O notations and simple algorithmic techniques like sorting, binary search, and balanced search trees.
Semester 1
COMP5046
Statistical Natural Language Processing
6    A Knowledge of an OO programming language

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
COMP5047
Pervasive Computing
6    A Background in programming and operating systems that is sufficient for the student to independently learn new programming tools from standard online technical materials. Ability to conduct a literature search. Ability to write reports of work done.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
COMP5048
Visual Analytics
6    A It is assumed that students will have basic knowledge of data structures, algorithms and programming skills.
Semester 2
COMP5216
Mobile Computing
6    A COMP5214 Software Development in JAVA, or similar introductory software development units.
Semester 2
COMP5313
Large Scale Networks
6    A Algorithmic skills (as expected from any IT graduate). Basic probability knowledge.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
COMP5318
Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
6    A INFO9120 OR COMP5138
Semester 1
COMP5338
Advanced Data Models
6    A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of relational database systems as taught in COMP5138/ INFO9120 (Database Management Systems) or INFO2120/2820 (Database Systems 1).
Semester 2
COMP5347
Web Application Development
6    A INFO9220 or COMP5028. The course assumes basic knowledge on OO design and UML diagrams.
Semester 1
COMP5348
Enterprise Scale Software Architecture
6    A Programming competence in Java or similar OO language. Capacity to master novel technologies (especially to program against novel APIs) using manuals, tutorial examples, etc.
Semester 1
COMP5349
Cloud Computing
6    A Good programming skills, especially in Java for the practical assignment, as well as proficiency in databases and SQL. The unit is expected to be taken after introductory courses in related units such as COMP5214 OR INFO9103 Software Development in JAVA
Semester 1
COMP5416
Advanced Network Technologies
6    A ELEC3506 OR ELEC9506 OR ELEC5740 OR COMP5116
Semester 2
COMP5424
Information Technology in Biomedicine
6      Semester 1
COMP5425
Multimedia Retrieval
6    A COMP9007 or COMP5211. Basic Programming skills and data structure knowledge.
Semester 1
COMP5426
Parallel and Distributed Computing
6    A COMP5116
Semester 1
COMP5427
Usability Engineering
6      Semester 2
COMP5456
Introduction to Bioinformatics

This unit of study is not available in 2016

6    A Some experience with basic programming (coding) in Java, C, C++ or Perl; Some proven ability in mathematical or information sciences (as evinced in the prerequisites); Some knowledge of molecular biology either through first year BIOL papers or MBLG1001.
N COMP3456
Summer Main
INFO5010
IT Advanced Topic A
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5011
IT Advanced Topic B
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5060
Data Analytics and Business Intelligence
6    A The unit is expected to be taken after introductory courses or related units such as COMP5206 Information Technologies and Systems
Summer Early
INFO5301
Information Security Management
6    A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of Information systems management. Two year IT industry exposure and a breadth of IT experience will be preferable.
Semester 1
INFO5991
Services Science Management and Eng
6    A INFO5990. Students are expected to have a degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information systems or business.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5992
Understanding IT Innovations
6    A INFO5990. Students are expected to be fluent in English and capable of participating in group discussions, and capable of producing an individually written paper of 5-9 pages (double spaced) of high quality and clarity. Although some work experience is ideal in adding value to the case discussions, allowing students to pull from their personal experiences, those students with no work experience will be expected to do appropriate research on the discussion topics in order to contribute.
N PMGT5875
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO6010
Advanced Topics in IT Project Management
6    A Students are assumed to understand the role of IT projects.
P INFO6007, OR 3-5 years working experience in IT Project Management
Semester 2
INFO6012
Information Technology Strategy and Value
6    A COMP5206. Introduction to Information Systems

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ISYS5070
Change Management in IT

This unit of study is not available in 2016

6    A INFO6007 and COMP5206
Winter Main
ELEC5508
Wireless Engineering
6    A Basic knowledge in probability and statistics, analog and digital communications, error probability calculation in communications channels, and telecommunications network.
Semester 2
ELEC5509
Mobile Networks
6    A Basically, students need to know the concepts of data communications and mobile communications, which could be gained in one the following units of study: ELEC3505 Communications, ELEC3506 Data Communications and the Internet, or similar units. If you are not sure, please contact the instructor.
Semester 1
ELEC5514
Networked Embedded Systems
6    A ELEC3305, ELEC3506, ELEC3607 and ELEC5508
Semester 2
ELEC5614
Real Time Computing
6    A SOFT2130 Software Construction (or SOFT2004 Software Development Methods 1) and ELEC3607 Embedded Computing (or ELEC2601 Microprocessor Systems)
N MECH5701
Semester 1
ELEC5616
Computer and Network Security
6    A A programming language, basic maths.
Semester 1
ELEC5618
Software Quality Engineering
6    A You are capable of writing programs with multiple functions or methods in multiple files. You are capable of design complex data structures and combine them in non trivial algorithms. You know how to use an integrated development environment. You are familiar and have worked previously with software version control systems. You know how to distribute the workload derived from the unit of study effectively throughout the week and make sure that time is truly productive.
Semester 1
ELEC5619
Object Oriented Application Frameworks
6    A Java programming, and some web development experience are essential. Databases strongly recommended
Semester 2
ELEC5620
Model Based Software Engineering
6    A A programming language, basic maths.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2

Honours (CS and IS streams)

The BIT may be awarded as an Honours degree. Students may enrol in the Honours course after completion of 144 credit points, if they meet the specified entry conditions.
All students in BIT(Honours) must complete the following 24 credit points of core requirements. These core units are only available to students enrolled in Honours degrees, those in Research Higher degrees, or those in the Research track in postgraduate coursework degrees. In addition to the core units students must also complete 24 credit points of elective units of study, please refer to the Fourth year selected core units listed in this table.

Honours core units of study

INFO4991
IT Research Thesis A
6    C INFO5993

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
INFO4991 and INFO4992 together form the Honours Research thesis. It is allowed to enrol in one of these units in one semester, and the other the following semester; the same mark and grade is given for both once they have both been completed.
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO4992
IT Research Thesis B
12    C INFO4991 and INFO5993

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
INFO4991 and INFO4992 together form the Honours Research thesis. It is allowed to enrol in one of these units in one semester, and the other the following semester; the same mark and grade is given for both once they have both been completed.
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO4999
Computer Science Honours Result
  
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5993
IT Research Methods
6      Semester 1
Semester 2


For a standard enrolment plan for Bachelor of Information Technology visit CUSP https://cusp.sydney.edu.au.