Department of Computing

Undergrad Student Newsletter
Issue #4, 2 November 2007

 

 

Dear Students,

This will be the last issue of the Undergrad Student Newsletter for this year. We wish you all the best in your forthcoming exams.

Dept of Computing
E6A 360

Department of Computing New Units to be introduced in 2008

The following outlines describe the new units in the Computing curriculum to be introduced in 2008.

Unit Title: Computer Games

Code INFO111 Credit Points 3
Unit Description: Computer games provide the only real example of the promise of interactive entertainment held out by modern technologies. Computer games provide a rapidly growing form of entertainment and are also used for educational and business purposes. This unit provides an introduction to the design and study of computer games. Topics covered include the history of games, the cultural and aesthetic study of games, the game development process and the use of games in education.
The assessment includes a project in game modification (known in the industry as "modding").

 Assumed Knowledge – None.

Offered in: Second Semester, D2

Change to COMP225 Algorithms and Data Structures

In 2008, there will be only one offering of this unit.  It will be run in First Semester, D1.

Engineering Programs

Visit the Department of Electronic Engineering website for detailed information on engineering programs http://www.elec.mq.edu.au/

·         Details of new and revised Bachelor of Engineering Programs (4 years FT)

These programs include the option of a 16-week industry internship.

Computer Engineering
Electronics Engineering
Instrumentation and Control Engineering
Photonics Engineering
Software Engineering
Telecommunications Engineering
Wireless Engineering - unique to Macquarie University!      Also...

o        Double Degree Programs (Telecommunications or Software Engineering with Science or Commerce)

Watch this space for details of how to apply for

o        alternative entrance pathways to Macquarie University, and

o        Optus engineering scholarships.

·         Details of new Postgraduate Engineering Programs (1 year FT, 2 Years PT)

o        Master of Engineering Management

o        Master of Telecommunications Engineering

 

New Security in Computing Labs from November 07

Monday to Friday the E6A Level 1 gates are closed at 10.00pm.Monday to Friday the computer labs are open 7.00am to 1.00am, and on weekends and public holidays 8.00am to 10.00pm. To exit the building from the labs, after hours, students use the external door at the southern end of the building.

ACS Foundation Scholarships 2007-08

Visit the Australian Computer Society website for information on a range of scholarships

New Job Opportunities

NICTA are seeking participants for a Study on Novel Distributed Team Collaboration Technology. Click here for more detail

St. George's Information Technology (IT) division are currently seeking creative and driven software engineers and IT students to join their intern program. The last day for applications is November 31st 2008. Click here for more detail

SuperConnect are currently looking for a Junior/Mid Web Developer.  
Click here for more detail.

SSW is seeking a Junior .NET Developer needed in Neutral Bay an ideal opportunity for Final year students in Software Engineering or Computer Engineering who wish to be gurus in .NET software development in the near future. This is a full time Summer Holiday placement (December – February). Click here for more detail

 

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