Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

Australia on recommendation of the Mathematics
Department teaching panel. There is no monetary value
involved; instead, the successful student is required to
present a paper at the annual ASOR (Melbourne Chapter)
student conference.
Department of Physics
Physics Department Postgraduate
Scholarship
At least one twelve-month scholarship is normally provided
for students undertaking full-time postgraduate research in
an area of study relevant to the Department. The value of
the scholarship is determined by the Head of Department.
Scholarships may also be made available to international
students engaged in full-time postgraduate research in an
area of study relevant to the Department.
Swinburne Centre for Applied
Neurosciences Postgraduate Scholarship
One scholarship is normally provided to a student
undertaking full-time postgraduate research in an area of
study relevant to the Centre. The value and duration of the
scholarship is determined by the Director of the Centre.
Undergraduate course
information
Student workload, credit points
The Faculty of Applied Science operates a student workload
model based on a credit point system. In this model, the
standard workload for a full-time student undertaking a
program of study for one year comprises subjects with a
total value of 100 credit points. To complete, for example, a
full-time three-year bachelor degree program, a student must
pass subjects to the value of at least 300 credit points.
The credit point value of a subject is a notional measure of
the relative workload associated with that subject. Normally,
a full-time student enrols in subjects totalling 50 credit
points per semester, however, small variations in this total are
permitted according to the choice and availablility of elective
subjects.
Credit for Swinburne TAFE Division
associate diplomas
Associate Diploma of Applied Science
in Laboratory Technology
Students who complete this associate diploma at an
acceptable level and with an appropriate choice of electives
are eligible for direct entry into the second year of the
Bachelor of Applied Science degree programs in computeraided
chemistry or computer-aided biochemistry. The amount
of credit granted in each case exceeds 100 credit points.
Applications should be made through VTAC.
Associate Diploma of Applied Science in
Computing and Applied Physics
Students who complete this associate diploma at an
acceptable level and with an appropriate choice of electives
are eligible for direct entry into the second year of the
Bachelor of Applied Science degree programs in computing
and instrumentation; computer science and software
engineering; and mathematics and computer science. In
each case the amount of credit granted is 100 credit points.
Applications should be made through VTAC.
Credit for TAFE associate diplomas in
computer science
Students who have completed an appropriate TAFE associate
diploma at an acceptable level can earn one year of credit
(100 credit points) towards a three-year degree program in
computer science. A special two year full-time degree
conversion program is available to such students. The
associate diploma may be in business, science, or
engineering, but must include acceptable introductory
courses in computer systems and computer programming.
Applicants will also be expected to have passed mathematics
subjects to at least the equivalent of the VCE level required
for normal entry into the first year of computer science
degree programs in the Faculty of Applied Science.
Applications should be made through VTAC.
Subject length
Unless otherwise stated all subjects are semester subjects.
Bachelor of Applied Science
To qualify for a degree, a student must complete successfully
one of the following courses:
Applied and Industrial Mathematics;
Computer-aided Biochemistry;
Computer-aided Chemistry;
Computer Science (conversion course);
Computer Science and Software Engineering;
Computing and Instrumentation;
Environmental Health;
Mathematics and Computer Science;
Medical Biophysics and Instrumentation;
Rychology and Psychophysiology*.
The structures of courses are described below in the above
order (alphabetical), Courses combining the single major
computer-aided chemistry with instrumentation, computing
or mathematics are also offered on an individual basis,
subject in each case to the approval of the Faculty Board.
* A co-major is offered by the Faculty of Applied Science
and Faculty of Arts.
As some courses may have minor changes made in 1994
some alterations may be made to subject codes and contact
hours.
Up to date listings of subjects and hours will be made
available to students on enrolment and re-enrolment.
2070 Applied and Industrial Mathematics
VTAC Course Code - SHMC (Hawthorn
campus)
Students will initially enrol in SHMC (2059) and will transfer
to SHMC (2070) at the end of first year.
Through this course students will dewlop their
understanding of mathematical principles, their application
to real problems and to computer based solutions. Particular
emphases are on the process of creating an appropriate
mathematical model, the techniques of solution of the
model and the interpretation of the model. Through this
process, students will gain an appreciation of the
applicability and limitations of a model.
Industry based learning
The optional four-year program is taken in industry based
learning format which includes one year of paid work
experience.