1997 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

SE### Telecommunications Networks 10
Semester 2
SE### Multimedia Systems 2 10
SE### Multimedia Project 10
ES304* Software Engineering 1 10
ES409') Introduction to Artificial Intelligence 10
ES618" Computer Graphics and Animation 10
SE### Emerging Telecommunication N'works 10
SE### Business Skills 10
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Application procedure
Refer to pages 54 and 106.
2062 Psychologyand
Psychophysiology
1997 VTAC Course Code-341 45
This program is unique to Swinburne and combines major
studies in psychology and psychophysiology. The
psychology major emphasises vocational skills and
knowledge relevant to applied fields. Later year studies
a include personality, cognition and human performance,
methods and measurement in psychology, and counselling
and interviewing.
C
2
-G Psychophysiology emphasises an understanding of the
physiological processes relevant to the study of psychology.
E. Cardiorespiratory, endocrinological, neuromuscular and
immunological processes are treated in an integrated fashion
2. in examining the physiological responses to stress. Disorders
a of brain function including schizophrenia, Alzheimer's
disease and brain damage are also considered. Computers
and instrumentation are used to record and analyse
. physiological signals relevant to cognition and behaviour.
a The analysis of brain electrical activity and its relation to
cognitive processes is emphasised.
This course may be undertaken within the Division of
Science, Engineering and Design or the Divison of Business,
Humanities and Social Science and aims to produce
graduates who are qualified to take up professional careers in
psychology. It will contribute towards qualification for
associate membership of the Australian Psychological
Society and will be a suitable introduction to occupations
involving aspects of clinical psychology, ergonomics,
neuropsychology, and research.
The special emphases of the course are to develop technical
skills in the use of monitoring instrumentation specific to
recording biological signals related to behaviour, insight into
the biological basis of behaviour and to allow detailed study
of both normal and abnormal specific human neurophysiological
functions.
For details of psychology subjects see Psychology Major,
Division of Business, Humanities and Social Science chapter.
Career potential
Employment opportunities are available in the areas of
community health services, clinics and institutions involved
in the assessment and management of persons with neurological
and psychophysiological problems. Graduates will also
be well prepared for careers in the areas of clinical psychology
concerned with the physiological effects of emotional and
mental states, sports psychology and ergonomics.
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Professional recoanition
After an additional (fourth) year of study, graduates are
eligible for associate membership of the Australian
Psychological Society.
Prerequisites (entrance 1996)
Units 3 and 4: either Physics, Chemistry or Biology, and
either Reasoning and Data, Space and Number, or Change
and Approximation. Applicants who do not satisfy the
above requirements may be considered on the basis of
factors such as technical background, employment and, in
some cases, an interview.
Note: Alternative entry is available through the Division of
Business, Humanities and Social Science, but different
prerequisites apply.
Course structure
Full-time course - Applied Science only (subject to
reoccreditiotion in 1996)
Year 1
Semester 1
AYlOO
SC133
OR
SC133P
SMlO6
SP132
SP135
Semester 2
AYlOl
SP231
SP233
SK210
Year 2
Semester 1
AY203
SM278
SP33 1
Semester 2
AY202
AY204
SP43 1
Year 3
Saester 1
AY312
SM378
SP527
Psychology
Chemistry
Credit points
12.5
7.5
Chemistry(with Year 12 Chemistry) 7.5
Mathematics 7.5
Introductory Psychophysiology 12.5
Monitoring Instrumentation 10.0
Psychology 12.5
Monitoring Technology 10.0
Psychophysiological Systems 17.5
Introduction to Computing 10.0
Developmental Psychology
Design and Measurement 2A
Neurohumoral Bases of
Psychophysiology
Cognition and Human Performance
Social Psychology
Psychophysiology of Perception
The Psychology of Personality
Mathematics
Neurophysiology of the
Normal Brain
9528 Higher Cortical Function
Semester 2
AY319 Psychological Measurement
AY320 Psychological Foundations of