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Applicants who do not satisfy the above requirements may be<br />
considered on the basis <strong>of</strong> factors such as employment,<br />
educational background, and in some cases, an interview.<br />
Course structure (1993 syllabus)<br />
Year 1<br />
Semester 1<br />
Credit poin ts<br />
SM131 Communication Skills 10.0<br />
SM180 Mathematics 1 10.0<br />
SM185 Applied Statistics 1 10.0<br />
SQ110 Computer Problem Solving 10.0<br />
54117 Introduction to Computer Systems 10.0<br />
Semester 2<br />
85513 Business Studies-Accounting 10.0<br />
SM180 Mathematics 1 10.0<br />
SM288 Operations Research 10.0<br />
SQ204 Formal Methods 10.0<br />
54210 Programming in C 10.0<br />
Year 2<br />
Semester 1<br />
SM383 Mathematics 2 10.0<br />
SM388 Forecasting and Regression 10.0<br />
SQ31 0 Advanced C Programming 10.0<br />
SQ305 Database 10.0<br />
54314 S<strong>of</strong>tware EngineeringISystems Analysis 10.0<br />
Semester 2<br />
SM404 Project Management A 10.0<br />
SM387 Introduction to Optimisation 10.0<br />
SM484 Experimental Design and Multiple Regression 10.0<br />
54407 Data Communications 1 10.0<br />
Computer Science elective 1 10.0<br />
Year 3<br />
Semester 1<br />
SM584 Multivariate Statistical Methods 1 10.0<br />
SM487 Queueing Theory and Simulation 10.0<br />
Computer Science Elective 2 10.0<br />
Computer Science Elective 3 10.0<br />
SM609 Team Project in either Mathematics 10.0<br />
OR<br />
SQ613<br />
Computer Science<br />
Semester 2<br />
SM608 Industry Based Learning 50.0<br />
Year 4<br />
Semester 1<br />
SM708 Industry Based Learning 50.0<br />
Semester 2<br />
SM588<br />
Industrial Applications <strong>of</strong> Operations<br />
Research 10.0<br />
SM688 Mathematical Programming 10.0<br />
Computer Science Elective 4 10.0<br />
Computer Science Elective 5 10.0<br />
SM609 Team Project in either Mathematics 10.0<br />
OR<br />
54613 Computer Science<br />
(which ever was not taken in Year 3, semester 1)<br />
Note: From second year onwards the actual subjects taken<br />
in mathematics and as computer science electives may vary<br />
and will be selected from a range <strong>of</strong> subjects. Details <strong>of</strong><br />
these subjects can be obtained at enrolment.<br />
Application procedure<br />
See entry under 'General Divisional information -Applied<br />
Science'.<br />
zosg<br />
Mathematics and Computer Science<br />
VTAC Course Code-34299<br />
This program combines major studies in computer science with<br />
a mathematics major comprising studies in operations<br />
research and applied statistics.<br />
Computer Science<br />
Includes the study <strong>of</strong> programming methodology using the C<br />
programming language, data structures and algorithms,<br />
s<strong>of</strong>tware engineering, and databases.<br />
Operations Research<br />
The scientific study <strong>of</strong> problems arising in commerce and<br />
industry. Students examine loosely structured practical<br />
problems at an early stage in the program and later work in<br />
groups to undertake real projects for external clients.<br />
Computer methods are used extensively in both the classes<br />
and group work.<br />
Applied Statistics<br />
Concerned with the collection and analysis <strong>of</strong> data, students<br />
will study statistical methods for sampling, for making<br />
inferences from samples and for modellina data usina methods<br />
such as regression. Studies in applied stat&tics will e&ip<br />
students with the ability to plan statistical investigations and to<br />
analyse data using specialist statistical computer packages.<br />
Honours program (Hawthorn campus<br />
only)<br />
Suitably qualified candidates may be admitted to an honours<br />
year.<br />
Industry based learning (IBL)<br />
The optional four-year program is taken in the IBL format<br />
which includes one year <strong>of</strong> paid work experience.<br />
Career potential<br />
The mathematics and computer science major sequences<br />
provide a valuable preparation for potential operations<br />
researchers, management scientists, project leaders,<br />
statisticians, economic analysts, quality control scientists,<br />
systems analysts, computer scientists and teachers.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
This program is accredited by the Australian Computer Society<br />
as a Level 1 course. Graduates are eligible for<br />
associate membership. After four years <strong>of</strong> relevant experience,<br />
a graduate can apply for full membership.<br />
Graduates are also eligible for membership <strong>of</strong> the Australian<br />
Society <strong>of</strong> Operations Research after one to two years <strong>of</strong> work<br />
experience. Students can become student members while<br />
doing the course and then apply for full membership upon<br />
graduation.<br />
Prerequisites (entrance 1995)<br />
Units 1 and 2: four units <strong>of</strong> mathematics. (Only until 1996).<br />
Units 3 and 4 - Mathematical Methods. Middle band<br />
selection - bonuses will be handled in the manner specified<br />
for the following studies: Specialist Mathematics (1 5%).<br />
Information <strong>Technology</strong> (Information Systems)(l 0%).<br />
Consideration will be given to the full range <strong>of</strong> an applicant's<br />
VCE studies and results, and the level <strong>of</strong> performance in CATS<br />
in prerequisite studies, and to the student pr<strong>of</strong>ile.<br />
Applicants who do not satisfy the above requirements may be
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