2005 Swinburne Undergraduate and TAFE Course Guide

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ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
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Civil Engineering/Business
Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)/Bachelor of Business
Campus: H
Duration: Five years full-time.*
VCE Prerequisite: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in English
(any), a study score of at least 20 in Mathematical Methods and in one
of Biology, Chemistry, Information Technology: Information Systems,
Physics, Psychology or Specialist Mathematics.
Application: VTAC
VTAC code: 34691
2004 Round 1 Clearly-In ENTER: 80.10
This course is designed to increase student knowledge, skills and
understanding of civil engineering principles and a fundamental
knowledge of business studies. Typically business studies commence
in the third year of the program. Refer to page 22 for Business
major/minors.
The business studies provide graduates with enhanced employment
opportunities in all areas of civil engineering.
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Computer Systems Engineering
Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
Campus: H, W
Duration: Two years full-time or equivalent part-time.
VCE Prerequisite: Units 1 and 2 or Units 3 and 4 – Mathematics (any).
Application: VTAC (full-time) or direct to Swinburne for part-time.
VTAC code: 77341(H), 70011(W)
This course is designed to provide a sound background and application
of hardware and software components of modern computing systems
including network technologies.
Employment as a technical officer who manages, controls or liaises in
the areas of design, manufacture, analysis, supervision or engineering.
Other opportunities include a systems manager or support officer for
computer systems. It may also provide a Pathway to one of Swinburne’s
degree programs.
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Electrical
Certificate IV in Electrical
Campus: W
Duration: Up to four years part-time.
Prerequisite: Successful completion of an electrical trade certificate
or equivalent.
Application: Direct to Swinburne.
This course provides post-trade study for persons seeking a career in
electrical, electronics and allied industries. All the subjects required to
complete the Certificate IV are not offered. Subjects offered include:
Advanced PLC’s, SCADA System, PLC Systems Applications, Basic PLC’s,
Programmable Controllers.
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Electronics and Computer Systems
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Systems)
Campus: H
Duration: Four years full-time.*
VCE Prerequisite: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in
English (any), Mathematical Methods and in one of Biology, Chemistry,
Information Technology: Information Systems, Physics, Psychology or
Specialist Mathematics.
Application: VTAC
VTAC code: 34591
2004 Round 1 Clearly-In ENTER: 80.55
This course provides professional career opportunities in a range of
dynamic high-technology areas including the overlapping fields of
computer hardware and software, telecommunications, electronics
and electrical systems.
Employment in the areas of microprocessor applications,
telecommunications, analog and digital electronics design, systems
modelling and control, and chip design.
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Electronics and Computer Systems/Business
Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics and Computer Systems)/Bachelor
of Business
Campus: H
Duration: Five years full-time.*
VCE Prerequisite: Units 3 and 4 – a study score of at least 25 in English
(any), Mathematical Methods and in one of Biology, Chemistry,
Information Technology: Information Systems, Physics, Psychology or
Specialist Mathematics.
Application: VTAC
VTAC code: 34591
2004 Round 1 Clearly-In ENTER: 80.55
This double degree maximises a student’s career choices through the
study of engineering and business subjects. Students complete the first
year of the standard Bachelor of Engineering degree. In second year they
commence the Electronics and Computer Systems stream. Business
studies commence in the third year of the program. Refer to page 22 for
Business major/minors.
* An optional and additional year of Industry-Based Learning (IBL) may
also be available.
Swinburne Course Guide 2005