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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
COSC345-25S2 (C)
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
COSC362-25S2 (C)
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
COSC363-25S1 (C)
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
COSC364-25S1 (C)
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
COSC366-24SU2 (C)
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
COSC367-25S2 (C)
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
COSC368-25S2 (C)
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
COSC369-25S2 (C)
Semester Two 2025
Points
15 points
Prerequisites
COSC261
and
SENG201
Not Offered Courses in 2025
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