for Entry in September 2012
BEng in Computer Science (COMP)
- Degree Offered: BEng
- Program Code: 5414
- Abbreviated Title: COMP
- Program Duration: Three Academic Years (Full-time)
- Planned Intake: 50
The Program
Computer science studies the application of computers in solving many important problems in scientific, engineering and commercial domains. Our general undergraduate degree program provides a broad education in all core areas of Computer Science, while allowing students the flexibility to pursue individual interests in higher-level areas. The core areas include programming, data structures and algorithms, operating systems and software engineering. Students can then choose to learn many diverse areas of computer science, such as databases and data mining, networking, systems software, computer graphics, image processing, medical imaging, artificial intelligence, machine learning, computer vision, computer security, and theoretical computer science.
Features of the program include: special Honors Study Track for elite students, American-style teaching, intensive English training, optional one-year exchange program, final-year projects, ample scholarships and awards, optional one-year full-time work placement, industrial training.
Admissions Requirements
In addition to the General University Requirements/Entrance Requirement Equivalents, applicants must have:
| Min. No. of HKALE Subjects |
HKALE Subjects that Must be Included |
|---|---|
| 2AL or 1AL+2AS |
AL Pure Mathematics / AL Applied Mathematics / AL Physics /
AS Applied Mathematics / AS Mathematics and Statistics /
AS Physics
and HKCEE Physics |
Curriculum
Curriculum Details (in pdf)
General Requirements
Students are required to complete the following general requirements for graduation in addition to program specific requirements:
- Required Courses in English Communication
- General Education Requirements
- Required Course in Physical Education
Program Specific Requirements
Required Courses
- COMP 1004: Programming Fundamentals and Methodology [4 credits]
- COMP 2012: Object-Oriented Programming and Data Structures [4 credits]
- COMP 2611: Computer Organization [4 credits]
- COMP 2711: Discrete Mathematical Tools for Computer Science [4 credits]
- COMP 2999: Industrial Training [0 credit]
- COMP 3031: Principles of Programming Languages [3 credits]
- COMP 3111: Introduction to Software Engineering [4 credits]
- COMP 3511: Operating Systems [3 credits]
- COMP 3711: Design and Analysis of Algorithms [3 credits]
- COMP 4982: Final Year Project [7 credits]
- ELEC 1100: Introduction to Electro-Robot Design [4 credits], or
ELEC 2410: Basic Electronics [4 credits] - IELM 2200: Engineering Management [3 credits]
- IELM 4110: Engineers in Society [1 credit]
- MATH 2011: Introduction to Multivariable Calculus [2 credits]
- MATH 2111: Introduction to Linear Algebra [2 credits]
- MATH 2411: Applied Statistics [4 credits]
For those without AL Mathematics background:
- MATH 1018: Concise Calculus [4 credits]
Elective Courses
| Elective Types | Min. No. of Courses | Min. Total Credits | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMP | Computer Science Elective | 5 | 15 | |
| COMP | Computer Science Elective | \ | ||
| or | ELEC | Electrical and Electronic Engineering Elective | 2 | 6 |
| or | MATH | Mathematics Elective | / | |
| ENGG | Engineering Elective | 1 | 3 | |
| SB & M | Business and Management Elective | 1 | 3 | |
| FREE | Free Elective | |||
| Without AL MATH Background | - | 4 | ||
Other Requirements
- COMP 1900: Academic and Professional Development I [0 credit]
- COMP 2900: Academic and Professional Development II [0 credit]
- COMP 3900: Academic and Professional Development III [0 credit]
See COMP Course List.
Enquiry
Prof. CHEUNG, Shing-Chi
Undergraduate Programs Coordinator
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
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