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Applicants who do not satisfy the above requirements may be<br />
considered on the basis <strong>of</strong> factors such as technical<br />
background, employment and, in borderline cases, an<br />
interview. Such special entry is not available to applicants who<br />
have within the last three years failed any <strong>of</strong> the formal entry<br />
assessments.<br />
A limited number <strong>of</strong> places may be available to students<br />
without VCE Physics. These students will undertake a special<br />
first semester program.<br />
Course structure<br />
Full-time course<br />
(1991 syllabus)<br />
Year 1<br />
Semester 1<br />
Credit points<br />
SM1200 Mathematics 1 10.0<br />
SP1210 Intro. to Scientific Instrumentation 1 10.0<br />
SP1200 Physics 1 10.0<br />
SQ117 Intro. to Computer Systems 10.0<br />
SQ120 Programming in C# 10.0<br />
Semester 2<br />
SM1200 Mathematics 1 10.0<br />
SP1200 Physics 1 10.0<br />
SP1210 Intro. to Scientific Instrumentation 1 10.0<br />
54120 Programming in C 10.0<br />
54207 Computer Organisation 10.0<br />
Year 2<br />
Semester 3<br />
SM3400 Mathematics 2 8.0<br />
SP3400 Physics 2 10.0<br />
SP3410 Analogue and Optical Techniques 6.0<br />
SP3430 Interfacing and Nuclear Techniques 6.0<br />
SQ310 Data Structures and Algorithims 10.0<br />
SQ305 Database 10.0<br />
Semester 2<br />
SM3400 Mathematics 2 8.0<br />
SP3400 Physics 2 10.0<br />
SP3410 Analogue and Optical Techniques 6.0<br />
SP3430 Interfacing and Nuclear Techniques 6.0<br />
54407 Data Communications 10.0<br />
Computer Science Elective 10.0<br />
Year 3<br />
Semester 1<br />
SP523 Industry Based Learning 50.0<br />
Semester 2<br />
SP623 Industry Based Learning 50.0<br />
Year 4<br />
Semester 1<br />
SP501 Signals and Systems 8.0<br />
SP510 Scientific Instrumentation A 10.0<br />
SP530 Scientific Instrumentation B 10.0<br />
SQ314 S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering and Systems Analysis 10.0<br />
Computer Science Elective 10.0<br />
Semester 2<br />
SP601 Stand-alone Instrumentation 4.0<br />
SP610 Instrumentation Systems A 8.0<br />
SP630 Instrumentation Systems B 10.0<br />
SQ613 Computer Science Team Project 10.0<br />
Computer Science Elective 10.0<br />
Computer Science Elective 10.0<br />
Students who have achieved a grade average <strong>of</strong> C in VCE<br />
Information <strong>Technology</strong> (Information Systems) or<br />
equivalent may replace SQ 720 by SQ2 10 in semester 1,<br />
and may take SQ3 10 in semester 2. Such students should<br />
then take an additional Computer Science elective in Years<br />
2 and 3.<br />
Application procedure<br />
See entry under 'General Divisional information -Applied<br />
Science'<br />
HO~O<br />
Environmental Health<br />
VTAC Course Code-34259<br />
This is the statutory qualifying course for environmental health<br />
<strong>of</strong>ficers in Victoria. It is unique to <strong>Swinburne</strong> and is designed to<br />
develop the technological, legal and administrative skills<br />
needed to carry out the complex tasks <strong>of</strong> public and<br />
occupational health surveillance, and the protection <strong>of</strong> the<br />
environment. The trainina <strong>of</strong>fered is interdisciplinary and<br />
enables graduates to communicate effectively with-experts in<br />
the relevant specialised fields.<br />
It normally takes the form <strong>of</strong> a four-year program <strong>of</strong><br />
cooperative education (industry based learning) in which<br />
students attend the <strong>University</strong> for a total <strong>of</strong> six semesters, and<br />
gain practical pr<strong>of</strong>essional experience for two semesters.<br />
<strong>Swinburne</strong> arranges the pr<strong>of</strong>essional experience for full-time<br />
students.<br />
Career potential<br />
The majority <strong>of</strong> environmental health <strong>of</strong>ficers are employed by<br />
local government authorities and by the State Health<br />
Department but many work with statutory authorities such as<br />
the Environment Protection Authority. Opportunities also exist<br />
in other state and federal departments and in the nongovernment<br />
sector.<br />
Environmental health <strong>of</strong>ficers can thus be involved in varied<br />
duties such as infectious disease control and immunisation,<br />
enforcement <strong>of</strong> health standards in food establishments,<br />
restaurants, hotels, etc., food quality surveillance, the control<br />
<strong>of</strong> domestic waste disposal, industrial hygiene, pollution<br />
control and health education.<br />
Opportunities also exist in industry, particularly the food<br />
industry, where environmental health <strong>of</strong>ficers assist with<br />
quality control work and in complying with health and<br />
pollution laws. The number <strong>of</strong> these opportunities is increasing.<br />
Some environmental health graduates are self-employed as<br />
consultants.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
Graduates are eligible for membership <strong>of</strong> the Australian<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Environmental Health. Students can become<br />
student members while doing the course.<br />
Prerequisites (entrance 1995)<br />
Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods plus one <strong>of</strong> Biology,<br />
Chemistry or Physics.<br />
Course structure<br />
Full-time course<br />
(1991 syllabus)<br />
Year 1<br />
Semester 1<br />
Credit points<br />
AB2lOO Behavioural Studies and Communication (1) 5.0<br />
MP107 Engineering Drawing 5.0<br />
SCl 00 Environmental Health 5.0<br />
SC 109 Biology 10.0<br />
SC1500 Introductory Chemistry 10.0<br />
SM110 Mathematical Methods 10.0<br />
SP108 Physics 10.0
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