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Prerequisites (entrance 1995)
Units 3 and 4: Physics, two units of Mathematics chosen from
Space and Number, Reasoning and Data, Change and
Approximation, Extensions (C &A).
A limited number of places may be offered to students without
VCE Physics. These students will undertake a special first
semester program.
Course structure
Full-time course
(1991 syllabus)
Year 1
Semester 1
SC 154Pl
SC127 Chemistry*
SP1209 Physics
SP1210 Introduction to lnstrumentation
SP1225 lntroductory Biophysics
SM1215 Mathematical Methods
Semester 2
SK290 Computer Science
SM1215 Mathematical Methods
SP1209 Physics
SP1210 Introduction to lnstrumentation
SP1225 Introductory Biophysics
Year 2
Semester I
SP324 Biophysical Systems A
SP325 Biophysical Systems B
SM3415 Mathematical Methods
SP3409 Physics 3-4
SP3410 Analogue and Optical Techniques
SP3430 Interfacing and Nuclear Techniques
Semester 2
SM3415 Mathematical Methods
SP3409 Physics 3-4
SP3410 Analogue and Optical Techniques
SP3430 Interfacing and Nuclear Techniques
SP401 Experimental Techniques
SP424 Clinical Monitoring A
SP425 Clinical Monitoring B
Year 3
SP222
Semester 1
Industry Based Learning
Semester 2
9333 Industry Based Learning
Year 4
Semester 1
SP501 Signals and Systems
SP510 Scientific lnstrumentation A
SP530 Scientific lnstrumentation B
SP524 Biophysics (Neurosciences A)
SP525 Applied Biophysics A
SP5609 Physics 5-6
Semester 2
SP5609 Physics 5-6
Credit pc
SP602 Special Project
SP610 lnstrumentation Systems A
SP624 Biophysics (Neurosciences B)
SP625 Applied Biophysics B
SP626 Applied Neurosciences
SP630 lnstrumentation Systems B
* Students with Year 12 Chemistry do SC154P. Students
without Year 12 C hemistry do SC127.
Application procedure
See entry under 'General Divisional information -Applied
Science'.
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Psychology and Psychophysiology
VTAC Course Code-34145
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 include personality, cognition
and human performance, methods and measurement in
psychology, and counselling and interviewing.
Psychophysiology emphasises an understanding of the
physiological processes relevant to the study of psychology
cardiorespiratory, endocrinological, neuromuscular and
immunological processes are treated in an integrated fashion
in examinina the ~hvsioloqical responses to stress. Disorders of
brain function in;luding s;hizoph;enia, Alzheimers disease and
brain damage are also considered. Computers and
instrumentation are used to record and analyse physiological
signals relevant to cognition and behaviour 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 careersin psychology It will
contribute towards aualification for associate membership of
the Australian ~s~ch~lo~ical 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 neurophysio-logical
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 neuro-logical
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.
Professional recognition
After an additional (fourth) year of study, graduates are eligible
for associate membership of the Australian Psychological
Society.
Prerequisites (entrance 1995)
Units 3 and 4: either Physics, Chemistry or Biology, and either
Reasoninq and Data, Space and Number, or Change and
~~~roxi6ation. ~p~licants who do not satisfy the above
reauirernents mav be considered on the basis of factors such
teihnical backgrdund, employment and, in some cases, an
interview.