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681 TAFE Courses 1 Computing and Information Technology
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COMPUTING and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
COMPUTER SCIENCE
S12832VIC Advanced Diploma of Computer
Science (Multimedia,
Instrumentation, Software
Development)
This course is specifically designed to introduce the participant to both the
fundamental and advanced techniques applied to the computer scientific
instrumentation and multimedia industry. The course was redesigned in 1998 to
meet the needs of industry, resulting in the formulation of three distinct exiting
levels:
The Certificate IV and Diploma levels are considered to be in the generic computer
science/multimedia field while the Advanced Diploma is designed to allow the
participant to concentrate on their designated field of either Multimedia
Technology, Scientific Instrumentation or Software Development. All students
enrol in the Advanced Diploma with the option of applying for the Certificate IV or
the Diploma on early exit.
Campus
Hawthorn
Career opportunities
Graduates of the Certificate IV level are qualified to work as:
Assistants to practitioners in the computer science/mUltimedia technology
industry.
Technical support to professionals in research and development.
Installation, maintenance and upgrading of computer systems.
Consulting, sales and training programs.
Graduates of the Diploma are qualified to work in all areas identified for the
Certificate IV as well as:
Design and implementation of software/hardware.
Installation, maintenance of a local area network.
Technical support to web design and implementation.
Application of 3D design to relative industries.
Graduates of the Advanced Diploma will have increased employment
opportunities to work in all of the areas identified for both the Certificate IV and
the Diploma as well as the following, dependent on their choice of stream:
Full customisation of Graphical User Interface design for associated
scientific industries.
Full web page design, management implementation and maintenance for
industries.
Multimedia Authoring for production of interactive multimedia displays, CD
presentation for technical applications and promotional material for in-house
training.
Object Orientated Programmer in Java and C++.
Visual Basic for scientific applications to relative industries.
Data acquisition and sensor design in relative associated industries.
Graduates holding a Computer Science qualification also have the opportunity of
continuing their studies in a degree program; either at Swinburne or another
university. These well established pathways are available to successful
graduates, allowing students to apply for entry into the 2nd year of a degree
program of their choice. Some of the programs that presently have a formal
pathways agreement are: Computer Science Conversion, Multimedia (Networks
and Computing), Multimedia (Multimedia Software Development), Medical
Biophysics.
Course duration
Two years full-time.
Structure
Operations Research is currently available online. Several units are currently
under production for delivery via the Internet. It is anticipated that these will be
available online within the next two years. Students enrolling in online units will
be allocated a mentor to track their progress and provide support. Access may be
available via email, online chat (where available), fax, telephone, or postal mail.
An additional fee applies to units available as flexible delivery.
Course subjects
Core 1st Year modules
Semester 1
SSAB202 Elementary Boolean Algebra
SAAB230 Logic
SAAB236 Introduction to Vector
SNCS006 Writing Workplace Documents
SVBG061 Physics Fundamentals
SVBG067 Gas Laws & Heat
SVBG084 Information Technology
SVBG088 Motion
SVBG091 Introduction to Vector Analysis
SV8G068 Computer Hardware
SVBG069 Computer Systems Management & PC Support
SVBG072 Introduction to HTML Design
Semester 2
SAAB158
SAAB227
SITF401
SITF402
SNCS004
Hyperbolic Functions
Matrix Inverses and Determinant
Introduction to CAD Graphic Systems (3D Animation)
CAD Graphic Systems 2 (3D Animation)
Work Team Communications
SVBG063
SVBG065
SVBG066
SVBG094
SVBG085
SVBG087
SVBG089
SVBG090
Field Theory
Basic Modern Physics
Basic Waves & Sound
Occupational Health & Safety
Programming 1
Introductory Mathematics
Introductory Calculus
Scientific Instrumentation
Core 2nd Year modules
Semester 3
SAAB240 Complex Numbers
SVBG074 Windows Programming & Gut Design (Visual Basic)
SVBG076 Advanced Programming (C++)
SVBG078 Networking Fundamentals
SVBG092 Numerical Analysis
SVBG095 Quality Assurance
SVBG098 Principles of Design 1
SVBG105 Sampling and Statistics
SVBG113 Microprocessor Fundamentals & Programs
with optional units
Semester 4
SAAB147 Partial Differential Equations
SAAB189 Partial Derivatives
SITD506 Project Management Techniques
SVBG079 Data & Software Security
SAAB193 Second Order Differential Equations
SVBG099 Principles of Design 2
SVBGll0 Operational Research
SVBG115 Networking Management
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