2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

TAFE Courses 1 Applied and Industrial Sciences 137
APPLIED and INDUSTRIAL SCIENCES
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE
SQlD3522 Diploma of Applied Science
(Biological Science)
VTAC code: 7772.1
This course provides specialised education and training for scientific laboratory
support staff. The course encompasses a wide range of skills, techniques, and
processes, so that graduates are adaptable and competent to meet the
technological and administrative demands of a changing work force.
NOTE: This course will be updated in 2002. Final details are not available at this
time, however, the new course should be similar to the course details below.
Current students are able to either complete this qualification or transfer to the
new Diploma. All new students will be enrolled in the new Diploma.
Campus
Hawthorn
Career opportunities
The course is designed to provide apropriate para-professional level and
vocational training for those who wish to support scientists in research, education
and industry.
Course duration
Two years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Structure
All students complete the core modules. Students without the required entry
competencies may be required to undertake introductory modules.
Course subjects
Core Modules
AAA600
AAA601
AAA602
AAA603
AAA620
AAA630
AAA631
AAA632
AAA641
AAA642
AAA751
NCS003
NCS005
NCS006
NCS009
NCS015
Science Industry Orientation
Work Placement
Laboratory Operations
Occupational Health and Safety
Principles of Instrumentation
Computer Fundamentals
Scientific Spreadsheet Applications
Scientific Database Application
Laboratory Mathematics
Statistics and Methods of Sampling
Chemical Principles
Jab Seeking
Dealing With Conflict
Writing Workplace Documents
Negotiation Ski/ls
Presenting Reports
Stream Core Modules
All students to complete these stream core modules:
AAA604 Practical Project
AAA643 Statistics and Methods of Quality Assurance
AAA702 Biological Techniques
BAAA709 Anatomy & Physiology I
AAA710 Anatomy & Physiology /I
AAA712 General Microbiology
AAA752 Chemical Laboratory Techniques
Specific Elective Modules
Students to select appropriate electives (300 hours to be undertaken):
AAA703 Biology (45 hours)
AAA705
AAA706
AAA707
AAA711
AAA713
AAA720
AAA721
AAA726
AAA730
AAA731
AAA732
AAA802
AAA909
AAA910
Biochemistry (44 hours)
Biochemistry /I (56 hours)
Biochemistry III (44 hours)
Genetics (36 hours)
General Histology (48 hours)
Vertebrate Zoology (54 hours)
Invertebrate Zoology (54 hours)
Environmental Microbiology (54 hours)
Molecular Genetics (48 hours)
Recombinant DNA Techniques (60 hours)
Animal Tissue Culture (45 hours)
Food Hygiene Microbiology (54 hours)
Medical Micro I (45 hours)
Medical Micro /I (45 hours)
Entry requirements
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent.
Applicants who have not satisfactorily completed VCE Units 3 and 4 in Chemistry,
Maths or Biology may be required to undertake introductory modules. Mature-age
applicants without VCE but with relevant laboratory experience are encouraged to
apply.
Application procedure
Full-time (Semester 1) applications must be made through the Victorian Tertiary
Admissions Centre (VTAC).
Applicants who wish to study part-time or commence mid-year should contact the
Industrial Sciences Department on (03) 9214 5161 to obtain an application form.
Further information
Contact the Industrial Sciences Department on (03) 9214 5161
Fax: (03) 9214 8650
BRIDGING SCIENCES
S2312ACC Certificate III in Science
(Bridging Science)
This course is primarily designed to provide those who lack background
knowledge with skills in the areas of mathematics, sciences, computing and
communication skills. These skills may be required to undertake further studies to
fulfil career aspirations, or to improve employment opportunities. Alternatively, a
person may wish to become familiar with any of these areas for personal
development.
Aims & Objectives
This course aims to prepare adults to pursue further tertiary studies in the science
field.
Campus
Hawthorn
Career opportunities
Following the successful completion of appropriate units, students may wish to
progress to mature-age VCE or apply as a mature-age student to a university
degree or TAFE Diploma course in Applied Science, Information Technology,
Environment Science, Health, Engineering etc. Access to career fields such as
applied science, information technology, nursing, paramedical and alternative
medicine will be improved.
Course duration
One year (two eighteen week semesters) either full-time or part-time.
Structure
The course is offered both part-time and full-time. Day classes and some evening
classes are offered: evening classes are conducted from 5.30pm to 9.30pm.
Swinburne University of Technology 1 TAFE Handbook 2002