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Semester 5
SP731 Technology Transfer
SP732 Research Project
Semester 6
SP733 Research Project
2096 Master of Applied Science (Social
Statistics)
This is a seven semester part-time program consisting of
twelve subjects, and a minor thesis. This course is for people
with similar backgrounds to those undertaking the Graduate
Diploma (Social Statistics), but who want to make an indepth
study of the area and gain research skills.
Normal entry is by an approved four-year degree plus
successful completion of the graduate diploma with at least
two distinctions in the second year. Other applicants with
suitable backgrounds (such as relevant academic and work
experience) may be considered for admission to the masters
program.
Course structure
Ten subjects from those offered in the Graduate Diploma of
Applied Science (Social Statistics), plus research work. This
consists of three research subjects, (listed below), in which
students have the opportunity to apply the knowledge and
skills developed earlier in the coum to a research project. It
is preferred that the problem be employer based and have
direct relevance to the student's employment.
Credit points
SM745 Project Planning 12.5
SM748 Research Methodology 12.5
SM749 Minor Thesis 25.0
Application procedure
See entry under 'General information'.
zoo1 Doctor of Philosophy
Programs are offered in areas of applied chemistry,
biochemistry, biophysics, instrumental science, computer
science, mathematics, operational research, statistics,
mathematical modelling and mathematics education.
Applicants who are graduates at Bachelors or Mastefl
degree level and who have shown a high standard of
academic achievement may be admitted to candidature for
the degree of PhD. Applicants shall haw demonstrated to
the Higher Degrees Committee of the Academic Board a
capacity for research and investigational work in the area of
study proposed.
To be assessed for this degree, a candidate must present a
major thesis based on original research, investigation or
development work carried out either at Swinburne or
externally. External work may be carried out at any approved
industrial, governmental, educational or research
organisation.
Copies of the statute for the degree of PhD are at the end
of this Handbook in the 'Procedures and Regulations'
chapter or are available from the Office of Research and
Graduate Studies.
Subject details
This section contains a brief description of the subjects
which comprise the Applied Science courses.
As the courses are being reaccredited some changes to the
subject details may occur after the Handbook has been
published. Details of changes will be available on enrolment.
Reading guides
Because of the frequency with which individual publications
become out-dated, and are susperseded, textbooks and references
are not listed for all subjects.
In most subjects a detailed reading guide will be issued
during the first week of classes and students are advised not
to purchase textbooks or reference books until the classes
commence unless they have previously consulted the lecturer
in charge of the subject.
Students wishing to carry out preliminary reading in a
subject should consult the lecturer in charge of that subject
for guidance.
Subject length
Unless otherwise stated all subjects are semester subjects.
Subject detail order
Subject codes are listed in numerical order within the
following alpha-codes.
Code
Liberal Studies
Business
Civil Engineering
Information Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering
Applied Science
Chemistry
Computer Science
Computer Science
Mathematics
Physics