Proposal to Introduce a New Course (formerly known as subject)

1. Course Details

1.1 Course ID COMP1927
 
1.2 Course name - Long 
Higher Data Structures and Algorithms
 
1.3 Course Name - Abbreviated
Higher Data Structures and Algorithms
 
1.4 Course Authority ext/email
Richard Buckland 54063 / richardb@cse.unsw.edu.au
Alan Blair57131 / blair@cse.unsw.edu.au
 
1.5 Organisational Unit responsible for course
School School of Computer Science and Engineering
Faculty  Faculty of Engineering
Academic Group Code(Faculty) ENG
Academic Organisation Code (Owner)  CSE
 
1.6 Justification of Proposal
As for COMP1921.

Same topics as for COMP1921 but in greater depth and at a faster pace. Additional non assessable extension material (just for interest). Must be enthusiastic.

 
1.7 Consultation Process
School Teaching Committee, school appointed working group, discussion with david taubman in EE.
 
1.8 Units of credit (UOC) Session/s Offered   Hours Per Week
6 UOC  S1 S2 ,5.5
 
1.9 Pre-requisites any one of COMP1911, COMP1917, COMP1021, COMP1721, COMP1091
  Co-requisites None
  Exclusions COMP1921, COMP2011, COMP2711
 
1.10 Proposed Entry in the Faculty Handbook
Course ID COMP1927
Course Name Higher Data Structures and Algorithms
Staff Contact Richard Buckland ,Alan Blair
Units of Credit: 5.5
Session/s offered:  S1 S2    Mode:
 
Same topics as for COMP1921 but in greater depth and at a faster pace. Additional non assessable extension material (just for interest).
 
1.11 Is this course replacing an existing course?
YESCOMP1721
 
1.12 Undergraduate
 
1.13 Core
 
1.14 Program Stage
Offered Year 2006  Stage 1, first offered 2006s2 (depending on student numbers)
 
1.15 Program/s in which course will be available
All programs
 
1.16 Proposed teaching methods and assessment practices
Lectures, Laboratory Classes, Tutorials, Assignments, and a formal exam.
 
1.17 Assessment grades to be used
Full range of Grades  
1.18 Mode of delivery
Internal 
1.18.1 Multi-mode Delivery Guidelines
N/A
1.19 Information Technology Requirements for students
Standard resources available in school.
 
1.20 Textbooks
as for COMP1921
 
1.21 Industrial experience component
None
 

2. Resource Statement
 
2.1 Enrolments
Estimated or Proposed enrolments for the next three years
2006: 100
2007: 100
2008: 100
 
2.2 Resource Requirements
Staffing Requirements
 
Full time Academic Staff  3 hrs/week
 
Part-time Teaching Staff  2.5 hrs/week
 
General Staff  0 hrs/week
 
Comments
Resource requirements as for the course being replaced
 
Field Costs   N/A
 
Studio/Laboratory Requirements
Standard for CSE courses; already available.
 
Materials Requirements
N/A
 
Equipment Costs
N/A
 
Computing Requirements
Standard for CSE courses; already available.
 
Library Requirements
as for COMP1921
 
Capital Funds requirements
None.
 
2.3 Servicing Implications
N/A
 
2.4 Teaching Arrangements
No additional resources required
 
2.5 Alternative Delivery Arrangements
N/A
 
2.6 Details of Tuition Fees
Proposed fee: Standard for an engineering course of this type.