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Computer Science
100-level
COSC101
Working in a Digital World
Description
This course provides students with an understanding of how the digital world is engineered, and exposes them to a range of tools commonly used by knowledge workers. Students will learn to critically evaluate systems from both a technical and human point of view.
Occurrences
COSC101-24S1 (C)
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Restrictions
COSC110,
DIGI101
COSC121
Introduction to Computer Programming
Description
Computer programming in a high-level language with special emphasis on style and structure. This course is a prerequisite for COSC122 and higher level Computer Science, Computer Engineering and Software Engineering courses. It is an alternative to COSC131, with both courses teaching the fundamentals of computer programming using the Python language and can be taken by students who have no previous programming background. Topics include expressions, assignment, selection and iteration, structured data (lists, dictionaries, tuples, arrays), functional decomposition, file processing, and an introduction to object-oriented programming.
Occurrences
COSC121-24S1 (C)
Semester One 2024
COSC121-24S2 (C)
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Restrictions
COSC131
COSC122
Introduction to Computer Science
Description
An introduction to Computer Science, including algorithms, complexity and data structures.
Occurrences
COSC122-23SU2 (C)
Summer Nov 2023
COSC122-24S2 (C)
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
COSC121
or
COSC131
200-level
COSC260
Turing: From the Computer Revolution to the Philosophy of AI
Description
This course tells you (nearly) everything you ever wanted to know about Alan Turing, the birth of the computer, and the Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence. It is a problem-based course, equally suitable for Arts, Science, Engineering, and Law students.
Occurrences
COSC260-24S2 (C)
Semester Two 2024
COSC260-24S2 (D)
Semester Two 2024 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 15 points at 100 level in PHIL, COSC, LING, MATH, or PSYC, or any 60 points at 100 level from the Schedule V of the BA or the BSc.
Restrictions
PHIL250
COSC261
Formal Languages and Compilers
Description
This course deals with fundamental concepts and techniques in computer science. It covers automata, formal languages, compilers, computability and complexity theory.
Occurrences
COSC261-24S1 (C)
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1)
COSC121
or
COSC131
; (2)
COSC122
; (3)
MATH120
COSC262
Algorithms
Description
This course teaches a range of fundamental algorithms and analyses their properties and behaviour.
Occurrences
COSC262-24S1 (C)
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1)
COSC121
or
COSC131
; (2)
COSC122
; RP:
MATH120
COSC264
Introduction to Computer Networks and the Internet
Description
This course covers principles of theory and practice of computer networks and the Internet, and it studies important Internet technologies and protocols, including: Ethernet / Local Area Networks, TCP/IP, Routing, and HTTP.
Occurrences
COSC264-24S2 (C)
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1)
COSC121
or
COSC131
; (2)
COSC122
; (3)
EMTH119
or (
MATH102
and
MATH120
) or (
MATH102
and
STAT101
)
COSC265
Relational Database Systems
Description
An introduction to database systems, database design, relational databases and database management systems.
Occurrences
COSC265-24S2 (C)
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
COSC121
or
COSC131
or
INFO125
300-level
COSC345
Special Topic: Professional, Ethical and Cultural Perspectives on Computer Science
Description
To help prepare students to perform in a professionally and culturally appropriate manner in Computer Science and Information Technology Roles in an Aotearoa-New Zealand context.
Occurrences
COSC345-24S2 (C)
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
SCIE101
and 45 points at 200 level of above from COSC and/or INFO courses. Alternatively, permission from the Head of Department should be sought.
Restrictions
ENEL301
,
COSC445
COSC362
Data and Network Security
Description
The course covers principles and practice of cryptography and network security. The first half of the course focuses on cryptography (symmetric and public-key cryptographic protocols, key distribution, authentication, digital signature schemes). The second half focuses on network security (access control services and mechanisms for authentication, network security protocols, application layer security and secure network management).
Occurrences
COSC362-24S2 (C)
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
COSC264
or
MATH324
or
MATH220
.
Restrictions
LAWS306
COSC363
Computer Graphics
Description
This course focuses on all aspects of fundamental computer graphics methods, including three-dimensional object representations, transformations, projections and rendering algorithms. The theoretical bases and implementation aspects of illumination and reflection models, texture mapping techniques and ray tracing are also covered. The course aims to provide a good foundation of OpenGL programming for the development of graphics applications using both fixed-function and programmable pipelines. The course also gives an introduction to WebGL programming.
Occurrences
COSC363-24S1 (C)
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1)
ENCE260
, (2) 30 points of 200-level Computer Science, (3) 15 points of 100-level MATH/STAT/EMTH (
MATH120
) recommended).
MATH101
is not acceptable.
COSC364
Internet Technology and Engineering
Description
This course covers theory and practice of Internet routing and the application of mathematical optimization to network and capacity planning problems.
Occurrences
COSC364-24S1 (C)
Semester One 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
COSC264
COSC366
Research Project
Description
Students will gain experience in performing research in the fields of Computer Science and Software Engineering
Occurrences
COSC366-23SU2 (C)
Summer Nov 2023
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1)45 points of 200-level Computer Science (2) 30 points from Mathematics, Statistics or Engineering Mathematics or 15 points of Math/Stat (
MATH120
recommended) and
COSC262
.
MATH101
is not acceptable. (3) approval of the Head of Department RP: COSC110 OR
COSC101
,
ENCE260
,
COSC261
,
COSC262
,
SENG201
COSC367
Artificial Intelligence
Description
This course introduces major concepts and algorithms in Artificial Intelligence. Topics include problem solving, reasoning, games, and machine learning.
Occurrences
COSC367-24S2 (C)
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
COSC262
COSC368
Human-Computer Interaction
Description
The course provides an introduction to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). HCI is concerned with understanding, designing, implementing and evaluating user-interfaces so that they better support users in carrying out their tasks. On completing the course you will have knowledge of the theoretical foundations of designing for interaction between humans and computers. You will also have practical experience in implementing and evaluating graphical user interfaces.
Occurrences
COSC368-24S2 (C)
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1)
COSC121
or
COSC131
; and (2) 30 points from
COSC261
,
COSC262
,
COSC264
,
COSC265
,
ENCE260
,
SENG201
; and (3) 15 points of MATH/EMTH/STAT/
PSYC206
(excluding
MATH101
and
MATH110
) RP:
COSC101
Engineering
100-level
COSC131
Introduction to Programming for Engineers
Description
Computer programming in a high-level language with special emphasis on numerical computation. This course is required for engineering intermediate and is an alternative to COSC121 as a prerequisite for COSC122 and all 200 level COSC and SENG courses. COSC131 teaches the fundamentals of computer programming using the Python language and can be taken by students who have no previous programming background. Topics include expressions, assignment, selection and iteration, structured data (lists, dictionaries, tuples, arrays), functional decomposition, file processing, numerical computation with numpy, graph plotting with matplotlib and an introduction to object-oriented programming.
Occurrences
COSC131-24S1 (C)
Semester One 2024
COSC131-24S2 (C)
Semester Two 2024
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
1)
MATH101
, or 2) NCEA 14 Credits (18 strongly recommended) at level 3 Mathematics (including the standards 'Apply differentiation methods in solving problems (91578)' and 'Apply integration methods in solving problems (91579)'), or 3) Cambridge: D at A level or an A at AS level in Mathematics, or 4) IB: 4 at HL or 5 at SL in Mathematics, or 5) approval of the Head of Department based on alternative prior learning.
Restrictions
COSC121
Not Offered Courses in 2024
Computer Science
200-level
COSC241
Special Topic
Occurrences
Not offered 2024
For further information see
COSC241 course details
Points
15 points
COSC242
Special Topic
Occurrences
Not offered 2024
For further information see
COSC242 course details
Points
15 points
COSC243
Special Topic
Occurrences
Not offered 2024, offered in 2013
, 2014
For further information see
COSC243 course details
Points
15 points
300-level
COSC371
Special Topic
Occurrences
Not offered 2024
For further information see
COSC371 course details
Points
15 points
COSC372
Special Topic
Occurrences
Not offered 2024
For further information see
COSC372 course details
Points
15 points