1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Graduate Diplomas
Z084
Graduate Diploma of Applied
Science (Biomedical
Instrumentation)
For information on this course please refer to 2093 Master
of Applied Science (Biomedical Instrumentation).
Z088
Graduate Diploma of Applied
Science (Computer Science)
Career potential
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Computer
Science) is aimed at professionals who will use the
knowledge it provides to complement their previous
qualifications, and also at people who are seeking a change
in career direction.
As computers play a crucial role in business and industry,
there is a constant need for personnel with an in-depth
understanding of computers and computer systems:
Graduates will have extensive skills in software development
and systems programming, and will be equipped with the
knowledge and skills to make them valuable members or
leaders of teams developing software. The employability of
graduates is high.
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Computer
Science) provides a practical education in the related areas of
computer programming and software engineering.
Professional recognition
The degree provides credit at Level 1 (the highest level)
towards professional membership of the Australian
Computer Society.
The degree program
The Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Computer
Science) provides an extensive education in the analysis,
design and implementation of computer systems, alongwith
a sound understanding of the traditional asuects of comuuter
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science such as hardware and operating systems. There is a
strong emphasis on the object-oriented approach to systems
development, which is now accepted by industry as a major
approach to software development. The course focuses on
C + + as the central programming language, recognising the
primacy of C+ + in industry. The acquired skills and
knowledge are consolidated in a major project.
Entry requirements
Applicants for the Graduate Diploma of Applied Science
(Computer Science) normally must have an undergraduate
degree in a non-computing discipline. Preference may be
given to applicants whose degree is in a scientific or
engineering discipline. Applicants without a degree, but
with substantial appropriate industry experience, may also
be eligible for entry.
Credit transfer
Students admitted to the Graduate Diploma may be granted
. advanced . standing for previous studies on a case-by-case
basis.
Fees
The course is offered on a fee-paying basis. The tuition fee
may be allowable as a self-education deduction for income
tax purposes. Full-time students may apply to convert to
HECS on the basis of financial need. A General Service Fee
is also payable to Swinburne annually.
Course structure
The duration of the course will be one year full-time or two
years part-time. To qualify for the award of Graduate
Diploma of Applied Science (Computer Science), students
must accumulate a minimum of 100 credit points (100 credit
points per full-time and 50 credit points per part-time
academic year).
In the full-time course, five subjects will be taken during
each semester, with approximately 16 contact hours per
week (lectures, classes, tutorials and laboratory sessions).
The typical full-time student's average weekly workload
during semester, including private study, is expected to be 50
hours. Part-time students should expect to make a
commitment of approximately 25 hours per week, with
formal class contact time of 8 hours per week.
Full-time program
Credit points
Year 1
sem 1
ES700 Object-Oriented Software Development 1
ES703 Software Development Project
ES704 Professional Issues in Software Engineering
ES705 Database
ES707 Computer Systems 1
sem 2
ES703 Software Development Project
ES750 Objea-Oriented Software Development 2
ES752 Systems Programming
ES754 Software Engineering 1
ES757 Data Communications
Part-time program
Preliminary subject (February)
ES707 Computer Systems 1
First Year
sem 1
ES700 Object-Oriented Software Development 1 10
ES705 Database 10
Sem 2
ES750 Object-Oriented Software Development 2 10
ES754 Software Engineering 1 10
Second Year
sem 1
ES703 Software Development Project 10
ES757 Data Communications 10
sem 2
ES703 Software Development Project 10
ES704 Professional Issues in Software Engineering 10
ES752 Systems Programming 10
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