1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

SA203 Building Standards
SC3400 Food Processing and Analysis
Semester 2
BS2540 Legal Procedure and Evidence
SC451 Food Microbiology
SC467 Environmental Health Practice (1)
SC468 Environmental Science
SC469 Epidemiology
Year 3
Semester I
SA508 Industry Based Learning
Semester 2
SA608 Industry Based Learning
Year 4
Semester I
BS447 Administrative Law 7.5
CE560 Environmental Engineering and
Planning 7.5
5 SC509 Research Skills 7.5
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m SC567 Environmental Health Practice (2) 7.5
SC568 Applied Food Science and Inspection 7.5
SC661 Environmental Analysis and Control 7.5
Semester 2
w BS428 Administration and Management 5.0
SC569 Urban Ecology 10.0
8 SC667 Environmental Health Practice (3) 5.0
m SC609 Health Promotion 10.0
'0. SC668 Research Project 10.0
SP4190 Occupational Hygiene and Safety 10.0
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Mathematics and Computer
Science
This program combines major studies in computer science
with a mathematics major comprising studies in operations
research and applied statistics.
Computer Science
This includes the study of software development using
object-oriented methods. The C+ + language is used.
Students also study the core areas of database, networking,
human-computer interaction, systems programming and
artificial intelligence.
Operations Research
The scientific study of problems arising in commerce and
industry. Students examine loosely structured practical
problems at an early stage in the program and later work in
groups to undertake real projects for external clients.
Computer methods are used extensively in both the classes
and group work.
Applied Statistics
Concerned with the collection and analysis of data, students
will study statistical methods for sampling, for making
inferences from samples and for modelling data using
methods such as regression. Studies in applied statistics will
equip students with the ability to plan statistical
investigations and to analyse data using specialist statistical
computer packages.
Industry Based Learning (IBL)
The optional four year program is taken in the IBL format
which includes one year of paid work experience.
Career potential
The mathematics and computer science major sequences
provide a valuable preparation for potential operations
researchers, management scientists, project leaders,
statisticians, economic analysts, quality control scientists,
systems analysts, computer scientists and teachers.
Professional recognition
This program is accredited by the Australian Computer
Society as a Level 1 course. Graduates are eligible for
associate membership. After four years of relevant
experience, a graduate can apply for full membership.
Graduates are also eligible for membership of the Australian
Society of Operations Research after one to two years of
work experience. Students can become student members
while doing the course and then apply for full membership
upon graduation.
Prerequisites (entrance 1 997)
Units 3 and 4 - English, Mathematical Methods. Middle
band selection - applicants who have successfully completed
Specialist Mathematics will be deemed to have a TER 7.05
percentage points higher; those who have successfully
completed Information Technology: Information Systems
will be deemed to have a TER 4.70 percentage points higher.
Consideration will be given to the full range of an applicants
VCE studies and results, and the level of performance in
CATS in prerequisite studies, and to the student profile.
Applicants who do not satisfy the above requirements will
be considered on the basis of factors such as employment,
educational background, and in some cases, an interview.
Course structure
1993 Syllabus
The syllabus for this program changed in 1993. All students
enrolled in 1996 at any stage will complete the 1993
syllabus.
Year 2 (1993 syllabus)
Semester 1
Credit points
SM383 Mathematics 2 10.0
SM388 Forecasting and Regression 10.0
SQ305 Database 10.0
SQ310 Advanced C Programming 10.0
SQ314 Software Engineering/Systems
Analysis 10.0
Semester 2
SM387 Introduction to Optimisation 10.0
SM404 Project Management A 10.0