1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

ES200 Object-Oriented Software Development 2 10
ES204 Software Engineering 1 10
Year 2
Semester 1
SE2lOC Electronics 10
SE218C Physics 3 10
SM3400 Mathematics 10
ES300 Object-Oriented Software Development 3 10
ES305 Database 10
Semester 2
SE220C Sensors, Interfacing and Control 10
SE228C Physics 4 10
SM3400 Mathematics 2 10
ES402 Systems Programming 10
ES407 Data Communications 10
Year 3
Semester 1
SP523 Industry Based Learning 50
Semester 2
SP623 Industry Based Learning 50
Year 4
Semester 1
ES306 Introduction to Human Computer Interaction 10
ES524 Professional Issues in Software Engineering 10
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Semester 2
ES406 Graphical User Interface Development 10
ES409 Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 10
ES603 Software Team Project 10
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Application procedure
Refer to pages 54 and 106.
Environmental Health
H050
1997 VTAC course code-34259
This is the accredited qualifying course for environmental
health professionals in Victoria. It is unique to Swinburne
and is designed to develop the technological, legal and
administrative skills needed to carry out the complex tasks
of public and occupational health surveillance, and the
protection of the environment. The training offered is
interdisciplinary and enables graduates to communicate
effectively with experts in many relevant specialised fields.
It normally takes the form of a four year program of
cooperative education (industry based learning) in which
students attend the University for a total of six semesters,
and gain practical professional experience for two semesters.
Swinburne arranges the professional experience for full-time
students.
Career potential
The majority of environmental health professionals are
employed by local government authorities and by state
government health and community departments but some
work with statutory authorities such as the Environment
Protection Authority. Opportunities also exist in other state
and federal departments and in the non- government sector.
Environmental health professionals can thus be involved in
varied duties such as: disease control and immunisation;
health standards in food establishments, food manufacturers,
restaurants, hotels, etc.; food quality surveillance; the
control of waste disposal; industrial health; pollution
control; health education; and environmental health audits.
Opportunities also exist in industry, particularly the food
industry, where environmental health professionals assist
with quality control work and in complying with health and
pollution laws. The number of these opportunities is
lncreaslng.
Some environmental health graduates are self-employed as
consultants.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian
Institute of Environmental Health. Students can become
student members while doing the course.
Prerequisites (entrance 1997)
Units 3 and 4: Mathematical Methods plus one of Biology,
Chemistry or Physics.
Course structure
Full-time course
Year 1 (1992 syllabus)
Semester 1 Credit points
AB2100 Behavioural Studies and
Communication (1)
MP107 Engineering Drawing
SClOO Environmental Health
SC109 Biology
SC1500 Introductory Chemistry
SMllO Mathematical Methods
SP108 Physics
Semester
BS141 Introductory Law
SC209 Biology
SC252 Biological Chemistry
SK210 Introduction to Computing
SM2100 Applied Statistics
SP236 Physics
Year 2
Semester
AB310 Behavioural Studies and
Communication (2)
Environmental Health Law
Microbiology
Environmental Engineering
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