The University of Adelaide
- Singapore

Ngee Ann-Adelaide
Education Centre
97 Tank Road
Teochew Building Level 4
Singapore 238066
Email
Phone: +65 6738 2910

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Preparatory Course to the Final Year
in Bachelor of Computer Science

This course provides the required level of understanding and up-to-date knowledge for students who have the relevant diplomas and/or IT working experience to enter the Final Year of the Bachelor of Computer Science degree program from the University of Adelaide.

Admission Criteria

1. IT-related Diploma

2. Engineering Diploma

Information Technology
Computer Studies
Engineering Informatics
Multimedia Computing
Business Informatics
Info-Communications

All Electronic fields
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronic
Computer Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering

Notes:

Other diplomas may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Course Modules

The Preparatory Course consists of 4 modules:

1. Java Programming 1

This course provides an introduction to programming in Java. Topics covered include variables, control structures, number types, strings, arithmetic operators, relational operators, methods, input/output, classes and subclasses. Each session consists of 1 hour lecture and 1.5 hour computer laboratory practical.

2. Java Programming 2

This course provides an introduction to programming in Java. Topics covered includesvariables, control structures, array, arraylist, operator precedence, exception, text files, formatted output, recursion. Each session consists of 1 hour lecture and 1.5 hour computer laboratory practical.

3. Introduction to Discrete Mathematics

This course provides an introduction to discrete mathematics. Topics covered include propositional logic, truth tables, sets and its operations and functions.

4. Information Encoding

This course introduces fundamental topics that are essential to computing. It covers topics including different number systems, its operations and conversion; and representation of numbers in computer.

Assessment

One 30-minute Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) test per module, and
One Programming Project

Upon Completion

Students who obtain a satisfactory pass will gain entry to the Final Year of Bachelor of Computer Science degree program by the University of Adelaide.

Program Duration and Delivery

Total number of hours for the course:

25 hours

Frequency:

2 sessions per week,

Mon and Thurs evenings

7.00 p.m. - 9.30 p.m.

Total duration for the course:

5 weeks

Timetable