Major in Computer Science (2023-24 intake and thereafter)
(for non-BEng(CompSc) students, except BEng(DS&E), major in Decision Analytics, and major in Computing and Data Analytics students)
(The condition for BEng(DS&E) students is subject to Faculty’s approval.)
The curriculum comprises 84 credits of courses with the following structure:
Prerequisite: Level 3 or above in Mathematics in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination, or equivalent
Introductory Courses (30 credits)
| Course Code | Course | No. of credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMP1117 | Computer programming | 6 |
| COMP2113 | Programming technologies | 6 |
| COMP2119 | Introduction to data structures and algorithms | 6 |
| COMP2120 | Computer organization | 6 |
| COMP2121 | Discrete mathematics | 6 |
| Total for Introductory Courses | 30 | |
Elective Courses (48 credits)
12 credits of courses to be chosen from the following list:
| Course Code | Course | No. of credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMP3230 | Principles of operating systems | 6 |
| COMP3314 | Machine learning | 6 |
| COMP3278 | Introduction to database management systems | 6 |
| COMP3297 | Software engineering* | 6 |
36 credits of courses to be chosen from the following lists:
Introductory Courses
| Course Code | Course | No. of credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMP2396 | Object-oriented programming and Java | 6 |
| COMP2501 | Introduction to data science and engineering | 6 |
Advanced Courses
| Course Code | Course | No. of credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMP3230 | Principles of operating systems | 6 |
| COMP3234 | Computer and communication networks | 6 |
| COMP3278 | Introduction to database management systems | 6 |
| COMP3297 | Software engineering* | 6 |
| COMP3231 | Computer architecture | 6 |
| COMP3235 | Compiling techniques | 6 |
| COMP3251 / COMP3252 |
Algorithm design / Algorithm design and analysis |
6 |
| COMP3258 | Functional programming | 6 |
| COMP3259 | Principles of programming languages | 6 |
| COMP3270 | Artificial intelligence | 6 |
| COMP3271 | Computer graphics | 6 |
| COMP3311 | Legal aspects of computing | 6 |
| COMP3314 | Machine learning | 6 |
| COMP3316 | Quantum information and computation | 6 |
| COMP3317 | Computer vision | 6 |
| COMP3320 | Electronic commerce technology | 6 |
| COMP3322 | Modern technologies on World Wide Web | 6 |
| COMP3323 | Advanced database systems | 6 |
| COMP3329 | Computer game design and programming | 6 |
| COMP3330 | Interactive mobile application design and programming | 6 |
| COMP3340 | Applied deep learning | 6 |
| COMP3351 | Advanced algorithm analysis | 6 |
| COMP3352 | Algorithmic game theory | 6 |
| COMP3353 | Bioinformatics | 6 |
| COMP3354 | Statistical Learning | 6 |
| COMP3355 | Cyber Security | 6 |
| COMP3356 | Robotics | 6 |
| COMP3357 | Cryptography | 6 |
| COMP3358 | Distributed and parallel computing | 6 |
| COMP3360 | Data-driven computer animation | 6 |
| COMP3361 | Natural language processing | 6 |
| COMP3362 | Hands-on AI: experimentation and applications | 6 |
| COMP3364 | Digital forensics | 6 |
| COMP3365 | Cyber attack and defense | 6 |
| COMP3366 | Quantum algorithms and computer architecture | 6 |
| COMP3405 | Engineering quality software | 6 |
| COMP3407 | Scientific computing | 6 |
| COMP3516 | Data analytics for IoT | 6 |
| Total for Elective Courses | 48 | |
Capstone Experience (6 credits to be chosen from the following list)
| Course Code | Course | No. of credits |
|---|---|---|
| COMP3297 | Software engineering* | 6 |
| COMP4805 | Project | 6 |
| Total for Capstone Experience | 6 | |
*If students choose to complete COMP3297 Software engineering for fulfilling the requirement of capstone experience, COMP3297 will not be counted towards the category of Elective Courses.
Notes:
1. In principle, double counting is not permissible.
1.1 BEng students who have completed ENGG1330 are deemed to have completed COMP1117, they are not permitted to take COMP1117 and are required to complete one more elective in Computer Science as replacement.
1.2 BEng students who have completed ENGG1340 are deemed to have completed COMP2113, they are not permitted to take COMP2113 and are required to complete one more elective in Computer Science as replacement.
1.3 Non-BEng students who have completed COMP1117 to fulfil the requirement of their primary major are required to complete one more elective in Computer Science.
1.4 Students who have completed MATH3600 Discrete mathematics are deemed to have completed COMP2121, they are not permitted to take COMP2121 and are required to complete one more elective in Computer Science as replacement.
2. Course enrollment in elective courses is subject to the approval of the Department of Computer Science, in consideration of class quota and other academic issues.
Enquiries
Dr. T.W. Chim
Office: Room 519, Haking Wong Building, the University of Hong Kong
Tel: +852-2857 8272
Email: twchim@cs.hku.hk