Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

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 (conversion) and
mathematics and computer science. In each case the amount
of credit granted is 100 credit points. Applications should be
made through WAC.
Credit for TAFE associate diplomas in
computer science
Students who have completed an appropriate TAFE associate
diploma at an acceptable level may be admitted directly into a
special two year full-time conversion program available to
such students. The associate diploma may 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 Division of Science, Engineering and Design.
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 Chemistry
Applied and Industrial Mathematics;
Biochemistry;
Computer Science (conversion course);
Computer Science and Psychology;
Com~uter Science and Software Enqineerinq;
combuting and Instrumentation; -
Environmental Health;
Management Science and Computing;
Mathematics and Computer Science;
Medical Biophysics andlnstrumentation;
Psychology and Psychophysiology*.
The structures of courses are described below in the above
order (alphabetical). Courses combining the single major
chemistry with instrumentation, computing or mathematics are
also offered on an individual basis, subject in each case to the
approval of the Divisional Board.
*A co-major is offered by the Division of Science, Engineering
and Design and Division of Business, Humanities and Social
Science.
As some courses may have minor changes made in 1995 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.
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Applied Chemistry
VTAC Course Code-34101
This program combines major studies in chemistry and applied
chemistry. Computers are widely used in chemical laboratories
to control instruments, manage data and control experiments.
This unique chemistry course equips students for the
computerised laboratory. All aspects of the course are
reinforced by paid industrial experience.
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.
Prerequisites (entrance 1995)
Units 3 and 4: Chemistry and two units of Mathematical
Methods.
TAFE articulation
Students who have completed the Swinburne TAFE Associate
Diploma of Applied Science (Laboratory Technology), with
appropriate bridging units TL501, TL502, TL503 may be
admitted into the second year of the course.
Course structure
Full-time course
Year l(1994 syllabus)
Semester 1
SC 108 Biology 1
SC154 Chemistry 1
SKI90 Computer Science
SM1208 Mathematical Methods
SP108 Physics
Semester 2
SC254 Chemistry 2
SM1208
SP235
Mathematical Methods
Instrumental Science
Option*
Year 2
Semester 1
SC353 Applied Chemistry
SC360 Practical Chemistry 3
SC370 Chemistry 3
SC390 Computers in Chemistry
Semester 2
SC473 Applied Chemistry4
SC460 Practical Chemistry 4
SC470 Chemistry 4
SC490 Computers in Chemistry 4
* Details provided at time of enrolment.
Credit points
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0