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Year 3<br />
SM584 Multivariate Statistical Methods 10.0<br />
SM585 Sample Survey Design 10.0<br />
SM684 Time Series Analysis 10.0<br />
Note: Some subjects listed as second year may sometimes be<br />
<strong>of</strong>fered in third year. and vice-versa.<br />
Application procedure<br />
See entry under 'General information'.<br />
2052 Computer-aided Biochemistry<br />
VTAC Course Code - SHSB<br />
This program combines studies in chemistry, biochemistry<br />
and microbiology.<br />
Biochemistty is the study <strong>of</strong> the chemistry <strong>of</strong> living matter<br />
based on principles <strong>of</strong> organic, physical and analytical<br />
chemistry. As well as understanding biology and working<br />
with biochemicals and biochemical instrumentation, the<br />
modern biochemist has to make extensive use <strong>of</strong> computers.<br />
Computers are used to control instrumentation in<br />
investigations ranging from alcohol levels in blood to vitamin<br />
concentrations in food. Computers are also used to control<br />
industrial processes such as fermentations and fwd<br />
processing.<br />
The course in computer-aided biochemistry involves a study<br />
<strong>of</strong> the structure and function <strong>of</strong> the chemical systems <strong>of</strong><br />
living organisms and application <strong>of</strong> this knowledge to many<br />
industrial fields such as clinical, pharmaceutical and food<br />
chemistry. The course provides a sound background in<br />
theory and application <strong>of</strong> analytical and preparative<br />
biochemical techniques. Computing subjects are ancillary but<br />
provide awareness and pr<strong>of</strong>iciency in modern computer<br />
technology and its applications to biochemistry. All aspects<br />
<strong>of</strong> the course are reinforced by paid industrial experience.<br />
Career potential<br />
Graduate biochemists are employed in a wide variety <strong>of</strong><br />
industries - the manufacture <strong>of</strong> vaccines and pharmaceuticals,<br />
preparation <strong>of</strong> food products, beverages and stock-feed<br />
and the preparation <strong>of</strong> biochemicals for agriculture.<br />
Graduates are also employed in hospital laboratories and<br />
private pathology laboratories, as well as in medical and<br />
veterinary research institutions. Emerging employment<br />
opportunities exist in biotechnologies such as waste<br />
treatment and the manufacture <strong>of</strong> specialised biochemicals.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
Graduates are eligible for membership <strong>of</strong> the Royal<br />
Australian Chemical Institute, the Australian Society for<br />
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the Australian<br />
Biotechnology Association and the Australian Society for<br />
Microbiology.<br />
Prerequisites (entrance 1994)<br />
Units 1 and 2: four units <strong>of</strong> mathematics. Units 3 and 4:<br />
chemistry and two units <strong>of</strong> mathematics.<br />
TAFE articulation<br />
Students who have completed the <strong>Swinburne</strong> TAFE Associate<br />
Diploma <strong>of</strong> Applied Science (Laboratory <strong>Technology</strong>), with<br />
appropriate bridging units TL501, TL502, TL503 may be<br />
admitted into second year <strong>of</strong> the course.<br />
Course structure<br />
Full-time course<br />
(1990 syllabus)<br />
Semester 1<br />
SC154 Chemistry<br />
SCl08 Biology<br />
SK 190 Computer Science<br />
SM1208 Mathematical Methods<br />
SP106 Physics or,<br />
SP108 Physics<br />
Semester 2<br />
SC254 Chemistry<br />
SC208 Biology<br />
SM1208 Mathematics<br />
SP22O Instrumental Science<br />
Semester 3<br />
SC370 Chemistry<br />
SC380 Practical Chemistry<br />
SC390 Computers in Chemistry<br />
SC362 Biochemistry<br />
SC318 Microbiology<br />
SC365 Practical Biochemistry<br />
Semester 4<br />
SC470 Chemistry<br />
SC480 Practical Chemistry<br />
SC490 Computers in Chemistry<br />
SC414 Industrial Problem Solving<br />
SC430 Scientific Communication<br />
SC462 Biochemistry<br />
SC418 Microbiology<br />
SC465 Practical Biochemistry<br />
Semester 5<br />
'SC508 Industry Based Learning<br />
Semester 6<br />
SC608 Industry Based Learning<br />
Semester 7<br />
SC570 Chemistry<br />
SC580 Practical Chemistry<br />
SC590 Computers in Chemistry<br />
SC708 Scientific Communications<br />
SC562 Analytical Biochemistry<br />
SC565 Practical Biochemistry<br />
SC504 Human Biochemistry<br />
Semester 8<br />
SC670 Chemistry<br />
SC680 Practical Chemistry<br />
SC690 Computers in Chemistry<br />
BS619 Business & Management<br />
SC808 Scientific Communications<br />
SC662 Analytical Biochemistry<br />
SC604 Biotechnology<br />
SC665 Practical Biochemistry<br />
Credit points<br />
12.5<br />
7.5<br />
10.0<br />
10.0<br />
10.0<br />
10.0<br />
ICI is a major supporter <strong>of</strong> this course. It provided funds for<br />
the purchase <strong>of</strong> molecular graphics equipment as well as<br />
continuing support for the industry based learning program.<br />
Application procedure<br />
See entry under 'General information'.<br />
zosi<br />
Computer-aided Chemistry<br />
VTAC Course Code - SHSC<br />
This program combines major studies in chemistry and<br />
applied chemistry. Computers are widely used in chemical<br />
laboratories to control instruments, manage data and control<br />
experiments. This unique chemistry course equips students<br />
for the computerised laboratory. All aspects <strong>of</strong> the course<br />
are reinforced by paid industrial experience.
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