200-level

COSC260
Turing: From the Computer Revolution to the Philosophy of AI
Description
This course is about Alan Turing, the logical and philosophical foundations of computing, and the philosophy of Artificial Intelligence. It is equally suitable for Arts, Science, Engineering, and Law students.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2025
Semester Two 2025 (Distance)
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
Any 15 points at 100 level in PHIL, COSC, LING, MATH (except MATH110), 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
Semester One 2025
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
Semester One 2025
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
Semester Two 2025
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
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
COSC121 or COSC131 or INFO125

300-level

COSC345
Special Topic: Professional, Ethical and Cultural Perspectives on Computer Science
Description
To 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
Semester Two 2025
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
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Description
The course covers principles and practices of cryptography, network security, software security, and system security. It provides a foundation for understanding cyber threats, attacks, and relevant defences.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
COSC264 or MATH324 or MATH220.
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
Semester One 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
(1) ENCE260; and (2) 30 points from COSC261, COSC262, COSC264, COSC265, SENG201; and (3) 15 points of MATH/STAT/EMTH (MATH120 recommended; excluding EMTH117, MATH101 and MATH110)
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
Semester One 2025
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
Summer Nov 2024
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
Semester Two 2025
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
Semester Two 2025
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 EMTH117, MATH101 and MATH110) RP: COSC101
COSC369
Programming languages
Description
This course focuses on the concepts of programming language theories and their implementations. The course also covers program semantics and program verification, which are powerful tools for guaranteeing the quality of software, for example, proving the correctness of program transformations and that a program is free of certain types of errors.
Occurrences
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
COSC261 and SENG201

Not Offered Courses in 2025

200-level

COSC241
Special Topic
Occurrences
Not offered 2025
For further information see COSC241 course details
Points
15 points
COSC242
Special Topic
Occurrences
Not offered 2025
For further information see COSC242 course details
Points
15 points
COSC243
Special Topic
Occurrences
Not offered 2025, offered in 2013 , 2014
For further information see COSC243 course details
Points
15 points

300-level

COSC371
Special Topic
Occurrences
Not offered 2025
For further information see COSC371 course details
Points
15 points
COSC372
Special Topic
Occurrences
Not offered 2025
For further information see COSC372 course details
Points
15 points