Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

Graduates will be employed in various areas depending on the
combination of major studies chosen. For example, a student
who had majored in computer sciencelinstrumental science
could be concerned with special purpose control computers for
the control of real-time processes such as power generation,
steel processing or the manufacture of chemical materials. A
chemistrylcomputer science graduate could be interested in the
simulation of complex chemical processes while a mathematics/computer
science graduate would be well trained to
tackle the solution of the usually intractable problems found in
applied mathematics.
Instrumental Science
The study of instrumental science provides students with a
sound basis in measurement and instrumentation principles
and their use in the development of instrumentation for the
various areas of applied science and technology.
The course includes studies of both computer-based and noncomputer-based
instruments used in isolation or as systems,
and their applications to imaging, nuclear, optical and general
scientific and industrial laboratories. Emphasis is on electronic
techniques, analogue and digital signal processing and on the
basic interfacing of transducers with microprocessors and
computers.
This field of study is unique to Swinburne and is an appropriate
major to be combined with biophysics, chemistry, computer
science or mathematics.
Mathematics
Mathematics is the foundation and language of science and
technology. Increasingly it is also playing a key role in business
and the social sciences such as sociology, psychology and
medical research. Mathematical solutions to problems have
become a significant reality with the advent of modern
computers.
The main thrust of this course is Operations Research which is
the application of scientific methodology to solving the
problems of industry, commerce and government. 'OR' is
supported by the study of applied statistics which deals with the
collection and interpretation of data, and by the study of
traditional mathematics itself. A feature of the course is the preprofessional
consulting experience obtained by working on real
practical projects.
The mathematics major sequence provides valuable experience
for potential operations researchers, management
scientists, project leaders, statisticians, economic analysts,
quality control scientists, systems analysts, computer scientists
and teachers.
Health Surveying
This course is the only recognised training for health surveyors
in Victoria.
The majority of health surveyors are employed by local government
authorities and by the State Health Department, but many
work with statutory authorities such as the Environment Protection
Authority and the Dandenong Valley Authority. Opportunities
also exist in other state and federal departments.
Health surveyors can thus be involved in varied duties such as
infectious disease control and immunisation, enforcement of
health standards in food shops, restaurants, hotels, etc., food
quality surveillance, the control of domestic waste disposal,
industrial hygiene, poisons control and pollution control.
Opportunities also exist in industry, particularly the food industry,
where health surveyors assist with quality control work and
in complying with health and pollution laws. The number of
these opportunities is increasing.
Information Technology
The degree course in information technology commenced in
1988 as part of a three year National Pilot Program in Information
Systems.
The course equips graduates to meet the shortage of professionals
in the application of information technology within
business and industry and with an appropriate grounding in
management education prepares them for future roles in the
management of industry and commerce.
It is expected that graduates will initially obtain employment
in information systems and information technology areas in
industry and commerce and later move into more general
management positions.
Entrance requirements
Bachelor of Applied Science courses
Standard entry to the first year of the degree course requires
satisfactory completion of a Year 12 course of study in a
Victorian secondary school, or its equivalent.
Applied Chemistry, Biochemistry
Year 12
Prerequisite Group 1 subjects: Chemistry and a branch
of Mathematics. Recommended additional Group 1 subject:
Physics.
Victorian Certificate of Education (Tertiary Orientation
Program)
Students who have satisfactorily completed subjects equivalent
to the above are considered.
Swinburne College of TAFE students who satisfactorily complete
the ScienceIEngineering VCE(T0P) are guaranteed entry
to the first year.
Biophysicsllnstrumental Science
Year 12
Prereauisite Grou~ 1 subiects: Phvsics and a branch of Mathematics.
~ecommended additionaf~rou~ 1 subject: Chemistry.
Students who have taken accredited Group 2 subjects are
considered for admission.
Victorian Certificate of Education (Tertiary Orientation
Program)
Students who have satisfactorily completed subjects equivalent
to the above are considered.
Computer Sciencellnstrumental Science
Year I2
Prerequisite Group 1 subjects: A branch of Mathematics and
Physics. Students who have taken accredited Group 2 subjects
are considered for admission.
Victorian Certificate of Education (Tertiary Orientation
Program)
Students who have satisfactorily completed subjects equivalent
to the above are considered.
MathematicsIComputer Science
Year 12
Prerequisite Group 1 subject: A branch of Mathematics.
Recommended Group 1 subjects: Mathematics A, Mathematics B.
Victorian Certificate of Education (Tertiary Orientation
Program)
Students who have satisfactorily completed subjects equivalent
to the above are considered.
For specific entrance requirements to study combinations
of majors other than those above, please contact the
Assistant Registrar on 819 8481.
Environmental Health
Year 12
Recommended Group 1 subjects: Mathematics A, Chemistry
and Physics.