Bachelor of Computing in Computer Science – von Neumann Programme

Overview

The von Neumann Programme for Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) programme, [vNP] is one of the two special programmes in Computer Science. vNP aims to nurture students who aspire to engage in industry careers emphasising the design of complex computing systems. It is most suitable for students who love to solve complex real-world problems and develop complex computer-based systems for real-world applications. Students pursuing Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) degree will be eligible for admission into vNP at the end of their first or second semester of studies based on their CAP and interview.  Students in this programme will be assigned CS professors and industry partners as their mentors, who will help them to blend academic knowledge and industrial experience into their studies.

Degree Requirements

The von Neumann Programme requires at least 160 MCs. Students in the programme must maintain a minimum CAP of 4.00 in every semester of their studies.

PROGRAMME REQUIREMENTS (Total of 128 MCs)

Computer Science Foundation
CS1010 Programming Methodology44
CS1020 Data Structures and Algorithms I45
CS1231 Discrete Structures
CS2010 Data Structures and Algorithms II45
CS2100 Computer Organisation
CS2103T Software Engineering46
CS2105 Introduction to Computer Networks
CS2106 Introduction to Operating Systems
CS3230 Design and Analysis of Algorithms

Computer Science Breadth & Depth
Complete 24 MCs of CS modules in vNP Focus Areas by satisfying the following conditions:

• Satisfy at least one vNP Focus Area by completing 3 modules in the Area Primaries, with at least one module at level-4000 or above. Computer Science Foundation modules that appear in Area Primaries can be counted as one of the 3 modules towards satisfying a Focus Area.
• At least 12 MCs are at level-4000 or above.
• Complete CS3210 Parallel Computing47

Complete the following modules:

• CS3213     Software Systems Design48
• CS3240     Human Computer Interaction
• CS3281     Thematic Systems Project I (with applied R&D content)
• CS3282     Thematic Systems Project II (with applied R&D content)
• CP4101     B.Comp. Dissertation (with emphasis on complex systems design and development)

IT Professionalism
IS1103                  Computing and Society
CS2101                 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals

Mathematics & Sciences
MA1301               Introductory Mathematics49
MA1521               Calculus for Computing50
MA1101R             Linear Algebra I
ST2334                 Probability and Statistics51
PC1222                 Fundamentals of Physics II
3 Science Modules52

(ii)   UNIVERSITY LEVEL REQUIREMENTS (20 MCs)

(iii)  UNRESTRICTED ELECTIVES (12 MCs)  

vNP Focus Areas for B.Comp. (CS)
The following CS Focus Areas for B.Comp.(CS) are elected as vNP Focus Areas:

• Computer Networks
• Database Systems
• Parallel Computing
• Programming Languages
• Software Engineering
• Systems Security

Enrichment
Students are encouraged to read the following enrichment module:

• CP3201 Industry Seminar
• CP3200 Internship
• CS3882 Breakthrough Ideas for Digital Markets
• CS4880 Digital Entrepreneurship

Specialisation in Information Security
To satisfy Information Security in Computer Science, students must:

• Complete 12 MCs from the CS Undergraduate Focus Area of System Security.
• Complete CP4101 B.Comp. Dissertation (12 MCs) which must be an independent project on a topic related to the technical aspects of information security.

Students in this Specialisation are recommended to complete CS3281/CS3282 Thematic Systems Project I/II on a topic related to technical aspects of information security.

University Scholars Programme (Computer Science)
Students in the University Scholars Programme who choose the Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) major will follow the Computer Science programme, but with the following variations:

• They will not be required to read University Level Requirements (20 MCs). These are replaced by the 3 USP Inquiry Modules and 2 USP Foundation modules (Quantitative Reasoning Foundation and University Scholars Seminar).
• They will not be required to read CS2101 Effective Communication for Computing Professionals. It is replaced by USP Foundation module: Writing and Critical Thinking
• They will not be required to read two Science Modules (8 MCs). These are replaced by 2 USP Inquiry modules in Sciences and Technologies basket.
• They will read CS3281 and CS3282 as independent study modules (ISMs), which will be counted as 2 USP Inquiry modules in Sciences and Technologies basket.

Table 4: Summary of degree requirements for Bachelor of Computing (Computer Science) – von Neumann Programme (vNP)