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The Graduate Certificate in Social Statistics is offered as a
part-time program over one year. The class contact hours will
normally be four houn per night, two nights per week
consisting of a combination of lecture and practical work as
applicable to the topic.
Course structure
Subjects
Credit points
SM732 Survey Research Methods 12.5
SM742 Elementary Statistical Modelling 12.5
SM750 Basic Statistical Computing 12.5
SM751 Introduction to Data Analysis 12.5
Note: No exemptions are available to candidates for the
Certificate.
Application procedure
See entry under 'General information'.
zosi Graduate Diploma of Applied
Science (Applied Colloid Science)
This program is designed for graduates with a background
in chemistry who have a professional interest in the
application of surface and colloid science to industrial
problems. It is suitable for staff engaged in production,
research and development, technical sales and service, and
management for industry or government establishments.
The program is a two-year (four semester) part-time course
involving up to eight hours per week (two evenings). Each
topic runs for five weeks (one evening per week). Under
special circumstances, the course may be offered on a fulltime
basis.
The program includes a variety of topics designed to cover
the requirements of a wide range of industries. It comprises,
in semesters one and three, a compulsory core of lectures
and practical work which acquaints the student with the
fundamental properties of colloids and interfaces. Semester
two and four are devoted to a series of elective subjects
which students choose from according to their interests and
needs. Electives may also be offered during semesters one
and three.
The first year of part-time study is common to that of the
corresponding Master by coursework program.
Entry to the Graduate Diploma of Applied Science (Applied
Colloid Science) is open to applicants with a first tertiary
qualification in engineering or science. An applicant whose
experience in chemistry is considered to be inadequate is
required to undertake a course in physical chemistry prior to
admission.
Course structure
Semester 1
Credit points
SC716 Basic Colloid Science 7.5
SC717 Basic Surface Science 7.5
5C733 Practical Techniques in Colloid Science 7.5
SC734 Practical Techniques in Surface Science 7.5
Semester 2
SC736 Research Skills, Part 1 5.0
SCXXX Elective Unit (One) 7.5
SCXXX Elective Unit Uwo) 7.5
Semester 3
SC718 Surface Characterisation 7.5
SC719 Chemistry of Inorganic Colloids 7.5
SC735 Elective Practical Skills 7.5
SC738 Minor Research Project 7.5
Semester 4
SC737 Research Skills, Part 2 5.0
SCXXX Elective Unit (Three) 7.5
SCXXX Elective Unit (Four) 7.5
Electives
Four elective subjects are to be chosen from the following:
SC739 Colloid Rheology 7.5
SC740 Chemistry of Surface Coatings 7.5
SC741 Physical Properties of Surface Coatings 7.5
SC742 Corrosion and Protection of Metals 7.5
SC743 Food Colloids 7.5
SC744 Chemistry of Surfactants 7.5
SC745 Solution Behaviour of Surfactants 7.5
SC746 Advanced DLVO Theory 7.5
SC747 Adsorption from Solution 7.5
SC748 Water Treatment Technology 7.5
SC749 Polymer Flocculation 7.5
SC750 Detergency 7.5
SC751 Emulsion Technology 7.5
SC752 Polymer Stabilisation Technology 7.5
SC753 Thin Films and Foams 7.5
SC754 Light Scattering and Concentrated Dispersions 7.5
SC755 Surface Chemistry of Clays and Coal 7.5
SC756 Mineral Processing 7.5
These elective subjects will not all be offered in any one
year. Their availability will be determined by student demand
and the list may be augmented to meet student's
requirements.
Application procedure
See entry under 'General information:
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Graduate Diploma of Applied
Science (Biomedical Instrumentation)
A two year part-time program, or one-year full-time,
intended for graduates in a medical, scientific or engineering
discipline who require a detailed knowledge of the design,
construction and operation of modern biomedical
instrumentation. It offers training in quantitative techniques
and in specific instruments and their applications.
This option is designed to serve the needs of graduates
working in the biomedical area. R offers training in instrumentation
and quantitative techniques together with the biomedical
applications of these techniques.
Each subject comprises fifty-two houn of class time (one
evening per week for one semester). Enrolment in
introductory subjects must be approved in each case by
Head, Physics Department.
To qualify for the award a student must complete eight of
the subjects listed below of which one must be the project
unit. Students who complete four advanced subjects of the
graduate diploma at an acceptable level will be permitted to
transfer to the corresponding Master by coune\nrork
program.
Entry to biomedical instrumentation is open to applicants
with a first tertiary qualification in medicine, engineering and
biological sciences. An applicant whose position or
experience indicates an ability to succeed in the course may
be accepted with other qualifications or with less than the
usual entry qualifications.
Course structure
(1992 syllabus)
Introductory unit
Credit points
SP555 Introduction to Biophysical Systems 12.5
Biomedical units
SP531 Biophysical Systems and Techniques 12.5
SP532 Clinical Monitoring Techniques 12.5
SP534 Neurophysiological Techniques 12.5