Postgraduate - Edith Cowan University

SCI5163 20 Credit Points
Brewing Operations
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit will introduce students to the physical operations of a
brewhouse, including the engineering processes that are involved
in brewing, such as heat transfer and cooling systems.
SCI5164 20 Credit Points
Practical Brewing
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit provides students with practical experience in the
operation and management of a Micro Brewery. A particular
focus is the selection of materials through to processing and
eventual product evaluation.
SCI5165 20 Credit Points
Professional Brewing
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit involves the placement of students at one or more
professional brewing companies. Students will get the opportunity
to experience, evaluate and critique the working environment,
operational activities, brewing techniques within these
organisations. This will assist the students to build professional
networks and a substantive work portfolio that will enhance their
career prospects.
SCI5250 20 Credit Points
Environmental Impact Assessment Procedures
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines the role of environmental impact assessment
as part of an environmental decision making process in land using
planning, resource management and development projects. The
legislative basis for environmental impact assessment and
administrative and technical procedures are
investigated. Experience is gained in the conduct of
environmental impact assessment. This unit aims to provide
students with the theoretical knowledge and skills needed to be an
effective member of an environmental assessment project team.
SCM5202 15 Credit Points
Environmental Planning
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit examines fundamental principles, strategies and
approaches which are used in the various forms of environmental
planning to provide for the needs and interests of society whilst
maintaining the integrity of the physical, biological and aesthetic
qualities of the natural environment.
SCP331S 15 Credit Points
Physics of Microsensors
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit consists of topics in the physics of microsensors, signal
to noise enhancement using operational amplifiers,
microcomputer interfacing to science equipment, and specialised
data acquisition equipment. The unit emphasizes the application
of this technology in engineering and the physical sciences.
SCP331T 15 Credit Points
Advanced Physics
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit covers a selection of advanced topics in physics, which
may include quantum physics, solid state physics, experimental
techniques, relativity, nuclear physics, optics, environmental
physics, astrophysics, computational physics, history and
philosophy, innovation and ethics.
SCP331U 15 Credit Points
Physics Project
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
In this unit students complete a research or development project.
Students get the opportunity to apply the techniques they have
learnt in previous units in a research environment.
SCP334O 15 Credit Points
Electronic Devices
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit develops a knowledge of topics covering the properties
and behaviour of electronic devices, from basic semiconductor
materials, through electronic device physics, to integrated circuit
technology. Specific topics covered include energy bands and
carrier concentrations, carrier transport phenomena, the p-n
junction, bipolar devices, unipolar devices, microwave and
photonic devices, and an introduction to VLSI technology.
SCP510O 20 Credit Points
Advances in Physics 1
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit will contain a selection of topics from the history and
philosophy of science, electromagnetism and photonics, and will
include participation in seminars. The primary foci are on
developing general skills on the effect of physics on the social and
philosophical aspects of society, specific technical competencies
applicable to the developing research fields of optoelectronics and
photonics, and the development of scientific communicaton skills
through the presentation of seminars and reports.
SCP510P 20 Credit Points
Advances in Physics 2
FACULTY OF COMPUTING, HEALTH AND SCIENCE
This unit will contain a selection of topics from current issues in
physics, optoelectronic materials and devices, and will include
participation in seminars.
SCR5101 20 Credit Points
Production Preparation
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit develops the theoretical background necessary for
planning productions of various types for the screen. Skills
include research, concept development, budgeting, scheduling and
documentation using industry models. Students will become
familiar with various formats and genres of screen production and
develop and understanding of the processes required to plan
productions, deal with potential clients and to prepare the
appropriate documents.
SCR5102 25 Credit Points
Project 1: Magazine/ Lifestyle/ Advertisement
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit involves the pre-production, production and postproduction
of a screen project which is a magazine/lifestyle show
or advertisment. Working in teams students take on the role of
producer, writer, director, editor, cinematographer, sound
recordist or performer.
SCR5103 25 Credit Points
Project 2: WAAPA Films
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit involves the pre-production, production and postproduction
of a screen project which is a short narrative film made
in association with WAAPA. Working in teams students take on
the role of producer, writer, director, editor, cinematographer,
sound recordist or performer.
SCR5104 25 Credit Points
Project 3: Studio Multicam Drama
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit involves the pre-production, production and postproduction
of a screen project which is a studio multicam drama
or comedy. Working in teams students take on the role of
producer, writer, director, editor, cinematographer, sound
recordist or performer.
SCR5105 25 Credit Points
Project 4: Documentary or Corporate Video
FACULTY OF EDUCATION & ARTS
This unit involves the pre-production, production and postproduction
of a screen project which is a documentary or
corporate video. Working in teams students take on the role of
304 ECU Postgraduate Course Guide 2008