1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

Career potential
Graduate biochemists are employed in a wide variety of
industries -the manufacture of vaccines and
pharmaceuticals, preparation of food products, beverages
and stock-feed and the preparation of biochemicals for
agriculture. Graduates are also employed in hospital
laboratories and private pathology laboratories, as well as in
medical and veterinary research institutions. Emerging
employment opportunities exist in biotechnologies such as
waste treatment and the manufacture of specialised
biochemicals.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Royal Australian
Chemical Institute, the Australian Society for Biochemistry and
Molecular Biology, the Australian Biotechnology Association
and the Australian Society for Microbiology.
Prerequisites (entrance 1997)
Units 3 and 4: Chemistry and Mathematical Methods.
TAFE articulation
Students who have completed the Swinburne TAFE Associate
Diploma of Applied Science (Laboratory Technology), with
appropriate bridging subjects TL501, TL502, TL503 may be
admitted into second year of the course.
Course structure
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g Full-time course
-2 Year 1 (1994 syllabus)
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r, Semester 1 Credit points
co.
SC108 Biology 1 10.0
SC154 Chemistry 1 10.0
SK190 Computer Science 10.0
SM1208 Mathematical Methods 10.0
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SP108 Physics 10.0
Semester 2
SC254 Chemistry 2 20.0
SM1208 Mathematical Methods 10.0
SP235 Instrumental Science 10.0
Year 2
Semester 1
SC318 Microbiology 3 7.5
SC370 Chemistry 3 15.0
SC372 Biochemistry 3 12.5
SC380 Practical Chemistry 3 7.5
SC390 Computers in Chemistry 3 7.5
Semester 2
SC418 Microbiology 4 7.5
SC470 Chemistry 4 15.0
SC472 Biochemistry 4 12.5
SC480 Practical Chemistry 4 7.5
SC490 Computers in Chemistry 4 7.5
Year 3 (1990 syllabus)
Semester 1
SC508 Industry Based Learning 50.0
Semester 2
SC608 Industry Based Learning 50.0
Year 4 (1990 syllabus)
Semester 1 (Biochemistryl
SC504 Human Biochemistry
SC562 Analytical Biochemistry
SC565 Practical Biochemistry
Semester 1 (Chemistry)
SC570 Chemistry 15.0
SC580 Practical Chemistry 7.5
SC590 Computers in Chemistry 5.5
SC708 Scientific Communications 2.0
Semester 2 (Biochemistryl
BS619 Business and Management 10.0
SC604 Biotechnology 6.0
SC662 Analytical Biochemistry 4.0
SC665 Practical Biochemistry 7.5
SC670 Chemistry 10.0
Semester 2 (Chemistryl
SC680 Practical Chemistry 5.0
SC690 Computers in Chemistry 5.5
SC808 Scientific Communications 2.0
ICI is a major supporter of this course. It provides funds for
the ~urchase of molecular graphics equipment as well as
continuing support for the industry based learning program.
Application procedure
Refer to pages 54 and 106.
~051 Chemistry
1997 VTAC course code-341 01
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 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, fertilisers, detergents, plastics,
dyes, paints, pharmaceuticals) or in the processing of food,
coal, oil, gas or minerals.
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 1997)
Units 3 and 4: Chemistry and Mathematical Methods.
TAFE articulation
Students who have completed the Swinburne TAFE