Networked Systems, Major (0065)

  • Western Sydney University Major Code: 0065

Previous Code: M3115.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs?  No

This major is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Computer Science and Bachelor of Computer Science Advanced. This major aims to develop graduates with sound skills in the discipline of networked computer systems. Recent advances in computer and telecommunications networked systems, particularly those based on TCP/IP, have increased the importance of network technologies in the discipline of computer science. This major covers a wide range of topics including computer communication network concepts and protocols, multimedia systems, Internet standards and technologies, network security, wireless and mobile computing, and distributed systems. The candidates are also introduced to some of the relevant current key research issues of the field. 

Location

Campus Mode Advice
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road Internal A/Prof Yun Bai
Penrith Campus Internal A/Prof Yun Bai

Major Structure 2019 - 2023

If you commenced in 2024 or later please refer to the Structure 2024 tab for details.

This major is only available to students in Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced).

Students must complete 80 credit points as follows.

Subject Title Credit Points
COMP 2004Computer Networking10
COMP 3007Computer Networks and Internets10
INFO 3006Information Security10
COMP 3014Networked Systems Design10
INFO 3007Network Security10
COMP 3025Wireless and Mobile Networks10
Select two of the following:20
Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice
Internet of Things and Smart Environments
Operating Systems Programming
Social Web Analytics
Total Credit Points80

Major Structure 2024

This major structure applies to students who commenced in 2024 or later. If you commenced prior to 2024 please refer to the Structure 2019-23 tab for details.

This major is only available to students in Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Computer Science (Advanced).

Students must complete 80 credit points as follows.

Subject Title Credit Points
COMP 3007Computer Networks and Internets10
COMP 3014Networked Systems Design10
INFO 3007Network Security10
INFO 3015Internet of Things and Smart Environments10
Select three of the following:30
Ethical Hacking Principles and Practice
Wireless and Mobile Networks
Operating Systems Programming
Social Web Analytics
Quantum Computing and Communication
Introduction to Cloud Computing
Select one of the following:10
Information Security
Information Security (Advanced)
Total Credit Points80