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Career potential
Using their knowledge of chemical principles and their
application to industrial problems such graduates take up
positions with private and public companies or with
government and semi-government organisations such as
CSIRO. Initially graduates usually work in laboratories
associated with manufacturing (industrial and agricultural
chemicals, textiles, explosives, fertilizers, detergents, plastics,
dyes, paints, pharmaceuticals, etc.) or in the processing of
food, coal, oil, gas, minerals, etc.
Further opportunities exist in research, development,
technical services, sales, government organisations concerned
with health and environment and administration.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Royal
Australian Chemical Institute.
A
E Prerequisites (entrance 1994)
5 Units 1 and 2: four units of Mathematics. Units 3 and 4:
q Chemistry and two units of Mathematics chosen from Space
and Number, Reasoning and Data, Change and
Approximation, Extensions (C & A).
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TAFE articulation
vl Students who have completed the Swinburne TAFE Associate
2. Diploma of Applied Science (Laboratory Technology), with
2
8 appropriate bridging units TL501, TL502, TL503 may be
admitted into second year of the course.
Course structure
Full-time course
(1990 syllabus)
Semester 1
Credit points
SC154 Chemistry
12.5
SC108 Biology
SK190 Computer Science
SM1208 Mathematical Methods
SP106 Physics or
SP108 Physics
Semester 2
SC254 Chemistry
SC208 Biology
SM1208 Mathematics
SP220 Instrumental Science
Semester 3
SC370 Chemistry
SC390 Computers in Chemistry
SC353 Applied Chemistry
SC360 Practical Chemistry
SP320 Instrumental Science
Semester 4
SC470 Chemistry
St490 Computers in Chemistry
SC414 Industrial Problem Solving
SC430 Scientific Communication
SC453 Applied Chemistry
SC460 Practical Chemistry
SP420 Instrumental Science
Semester 5
SC508 Industry Based Learning
Semester 6
SC608 lndustry Based Learning
Semester 7
SC570 Chemistry
SC590 Computers in Chemistry
SC708 Scientific Communications
SC553 Applied Chemistry
SC560 Practical Chemistry
Semester 8
SC670 Chemistry
SC690 Computers in Chemistry
85619 Bu iness and Management
SC808 Sci$ntific Communications
SC653 Prd~ess Chemistry
SC660 Practical Chemistry
ICI is a major supporter of this course, prwiding funds for
the purchase of molecular graphics equipment as well as
being a continuing supporter of our industry based learning
program.
Application procedure
See entry under 'General information'.
2060 Computer Science (conversion
course)
The Bachelor of Applied Science (Computer Science)
conversion program is available only for students who have
completed an associate diploma which includes computer
programming. It is offered full-time over two years and
comprises a full computer science major together with a
minor sequence in another discipline. Two semesters of
mathematics are compulsory for all students who have not
passed an equivalent amount of mathematics beyond year
12.
Graduates of the degree will have completed four years of
tertiary education in computing, and gained extensive
knowledge of computer systems and software development,
together with well developed written and verbal
communication skills. During the course, experience is gained
in programming, systems analysis and design, and project
management.
Career potential
Graduates will typically find initial employment as
programmers or analysts, and have good prospects for rapid
advancement to advanced technical or managerial positions.
Full-time course (1993 syllabus)
Minor sequences are offered in applied mathematics,
accounting, economics and organisational
behaviourlmarketing. Elective subjects offered, however, will
depend upon demand and available resources.
To complete the program, students must pass subjects to
the value of 200 credit points. At least 120 credit points
must be in computer science subjects. There are no
exemptions. Each full-time year of study normally comprises
a selection of subjects to the value of 100 credit pdints
taken over two semesters. Most subjects are worth 10.0
credit points so that a standard program comprises five
equally weighted subjects per semester. However, subjects in
mathematics vary between 7.5, 10.0 and 12.5 credit points,
whereas business subjects are normally worth 12.5 credit
points.
A minor sequence in another discipline will normally consist
of a coherent sequence of subjects to the value of at least
40 but no more than 50 credit points. For example a
business minor sequence will comprise four subjects each
worth 12.5 credit points.
Year 2
Semester 1
Credit points
SQ2lO Introduction to C Programming 10.0
SQ314 Software Engineering Systems Analysis 10.0
54305 Database 10.0
SM180 Mathematics 1 10.0
Business elective - minor 1 12.5