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considered on the basis <strong>of</strong> factors such as employment,<br />
educational background, and in some cases, an interview.<br />
Syllabus change<br />
The syllabus for this program changed in 1993. All students<br />
enrolled in 1995 at any stage will complete the 1993 syllabus.<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 />
SQ117 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 />
SQ210 Programming in C 10.0<br />
Year 2<br />
Semester 1<br />
SM383 Mathematics 2 10.0<br />
ll.<br />
8:<br />
SM388 Forecasting and Regression 10.0<br />
SQ310 Advanced C Programming 10.0<br />
54305 Database 10.0<br />
SQ314 S<strong>of</strong>tware Engineering/Systems Analysis 10.0<br />
Semester 2<br />
SM404 Project Management A 10.0<br />
SM387 Introduction to Optimisation 10.0<br />
8<br />
SM484 Experimental Design and Multiple Regression 10.0<br />
54407 Data Communications 1 10.0<br />
rn<br />
3<br />
S. Year 3<br />
3<br />
ID Semester 1<br />
. SM584 Multivariate Statistical Methods 1 10.0<br />
Computer Science elective 1 10.0<br />
SM487 Queueing Theory and Simulation 10.0<br />
nJ<br />
3 Computer Science Elective 2 10.0<br />
a Computer Science Elective 3 10.0<br />
SM609 Team Project in either Mathematics 10.0<br />
E.<br />
a 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 Electives 4 10.0<br />
Computer Science Elective 5 10.0<br />
SM609 Team Project in either Mathematics 10.0<br />
OR<br />
SQ613<br />
Computer Science<br />
(which ever was not taken in Year 3, semester 1)<br />
Application procedure<br />
See entry under 'General Divisional information -Applied<br />
Science'.<br />
zo61<br />
Medical Biophysics and<br />
Instrumentation<br />
VTAC Course Code-34237<br />
This program is unique to <strong>Swinburne</strong> and combines major<br />
studies in medical biophysics with scientific instrumentation. It<br />
is designed to produce technology research and development<br />
staff for hospitals and industry. Medical biophysics emphasises<br />
an understanding <strong>of</strong> human physiological processes, relevant<br />
aspects <strong>of</strong> pathophysiology, and biomedical instrumentation. It<br />
bridges the gap between medicine and the physical sciences.<br />
Medical biophysics includes the study and monitoring <strong>of</strong> such<br />
systems as membranes, nerves, muscles, the heart and<br />
circulation, the kidneys, respiration, and the brain.<br />
Biomechanics, sports science and the basis <strong>of</strong> physical therapy<br />
are also included.<br />
Medical biophysics is complemented by the study <strong>of</strong> scientific<br />
instrumentation which provides students with a<br />
sound basis in measurement and instrumentation principles<br />
and their use in the development <strong>of</strong> instrumentation systems<br />
for various areas <strong>of</strong> applied science and technology.<br />
The course includes studies <strong>of</strong> both computer-based and noncomputer-based<br />
instruments, used in isolation or as systems,<br />
and their applications to imaging, nuclear, optical and general<br />
scientific and industrial laboratories. Emphasis is on electronic<br />
techniques, analogue and digital signal processing and on the<br />
basic interfacing <strong>of</strong> transducers with microprocessors and<br />
computers.<br />
Career potential<br />
Graduates may take up careers in industry or as hospital<br />
scientists or technologists. In industry, there are opportunities<br />
for qraduates to take up development and consultancv<br />
poshions in organisations serving the medical and biological<br />
pr<strong>of</strong>essions. The manufacture <strong>of</strong> biomedical instrumentation is<br />
a growing area <strong>of</strong> employment opportunity.<br />
In hospitals, duties may involve biomedical research, routine<br />
clinical measurement responsibility, the development <strong>of</strong><br />
specialised electronic equipment and the maintenance <strong>of</strong><br />
equipment already in operation. Graduates are employed in<br />
most hospital departments including cardiology, neurology,<br />
thoracic medicine, physical sciences, anaesthesiology and<br />
medical electronics.<br />
Pr<strong>of</strong>essional recognition<br />
Graduates are eligible for membership <strong>of</strong> the Australian<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Physics and the Australasian College <strong>of</strong> Physical<br />
Scientists and Engineers in Medicine.<br />
Note: From second year onwards the actual subjects taken<br />
in mathematics and as computer science electives may<br />
vary and will be selected from a range <strong>of</strong> subjects. Details<br />
<strong>of</strong> these subjects can be obtained at enrolment.
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