1998 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Swinburne University ofTeclmology
Hawthorn Campus
John Street, Hawthorn, Victoria 3122
Australia
Telephone: (03) 9214 8000
Facsimile: (03)9819 5454
Prahran Campus
High Street, Prahran, Victoria 3181
Australia
Telephone: (03) 9214 8000
Facsimile: (03)9529 5294
Swinburne at Lilydale
Melba Avenue, Lilydale, Victoria 3140
Australia
Telephone: (03) 9215 7000
Facsimile: (03)92157070
Email: info@swin.edu.au
Website: www.swin.edu.au
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Australia
How to use this Handbook
The Swinburne Handbooks, TAFE and Higher EdUcation, are complete references for
prospective and current students to the University's academic programs and
structures,
This Handbook is ordered into four main areas: general Swinburne information;
undergraduate course information; postgraduate course information and subject
details.
To locate a specific course, consult the main contents page, opposita, and identify
the course title and page reference you require. An alphabetical index exists at the
back of the Handbookfor quick reference. All subject details for all courses are
contained in the final chapter in alphanumeric order.
General Information
All general information about Swinburne services, facilities and administration is
listed in the first chapter.
Course descriptions
Courses are listed in alphabetical orderwithin subject area. Each course description
outlines a course structure which includes a list of required subjects.
SUbject details
All subjects or modules may be found in the final chapter olthe Handbook. All
subjects are allocated a code and are listed in this order. The code is made up letters
and/or numbers. Alternatively, if the subjecttitle is known. consultthe Subject Index
atthe end ofthe Subject Details section.
Alphabetical indexes
A Genral and Subject index are located atthe back ofthe Handbook for quick
reference.
Policies and Procedures
A separate pUblication, Poiiciesand Piocedures, contains official policies, procedures
and regulations relating to students. It is freely availabie frorn administration offices.
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The Higher Education Handbook is published each year. Students should carefully read
all official correspondence, the student newspaper The Swine', and University
noticeboards to be aware of changes to this information.
Caution
While Swinburne University ofTechnology has used all reasonable care and skill in
collating or presenting the information, the University cannot guarantee or take
responsibility for the accuracy ofthe information provided. The information contained
in this Handbook is as correct as possible atthe date of publication, being October
1997.
The Freedom of Information Act 1982 ("the Act"), which came into force on 5 July
1983, applies to Swinburne University ofTechnology. The purpose of the Act is to
extend the right of access to information to persons requesting a document held by
an agency. Applicants are required to lodge their request in writing to the Freedom of
Information Officer. It is the policy ofthe University to conform with the spirit and
intent ofthe Act with regard to disclosure.
Swinburne University ofTechnology is committed to providing a learning and working
environmentthat is based on equality of opportunity for all.
There has been a total ban on smoking in all University buildings and vehicles since 1
January 1991.