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Postgraduate course<br />
information<br />
2078 Graduate Certificate <strong>of</strong> Applied<br />
Science (Health Statistics)<br />
A one year part-time program aimed at training people<br />
without a specialist mathematical or statistical background<br />
who wish to work in, or are already employed in, health<br />
related areas which require data analytical skills. The emphasis<br />
will be on skills development giving the participants the<br />
opportunity to become pr<strong>of</strong>icient with a variety <strong>of</strong> statistical<br />
tools used in the health sciences. It will concentrate on<br />
descriptive methods with only an introduction to statistical<br />
inference.<br />
Applicants to the Graduate Certificate should have a relevant<br />
first degree or diploma qualification, although it is expected<br />
that they will have worked in a health related area. Other<br />
applicants whose occupation and experience indicates that<br />
they have the capacity to succeed, may be accepted into the<br />
course.<br />
Course structure<br />
The course is made up <strong>of</strong> four subjects. The class contact hours<br />
will normally be four hours per night, two nights per week for<br />
two semesters, consisting <strong>of</strong> a combination <strong>of</strong> lectures and<br />
practical work as applicable to the topic.<br />
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SM751 lntroduction to Data Analysis<br />
2. SM750 Bas~c Statistical Computing<br />
SM753 Survey Methods<br />
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Science (Social Statistics)<br />
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This course is designed for graduates in the humanities and<br />
soc~al sciences who have a pr<strong>of</strong>essional interest in the use <strong>of</strong><br />
statistics. It is also applicable to other graduates who have a<br />
need to use statistics in their work but have not had sufficient<br />
or current training in the area. It concentrates on practicalskills<br />
and enables participants to broaden their theoretical and<br />
practical knowledge <strong>of</strong> the basic areas <strong>of</strong> social statistics.<br />
The course is open to graduates in any discipline. Nongraduates<br />
with a suitable background may be admitted to the<br />
program.<br />
The Graduate Certificate in Social Statistics is <strong>of</strong>fered as a<br />
part-time program over one year, The class contact hours will<br />
normally be four hours per night, two nights per week<br />
consisting <strong>of</strong> a combination <strong>of</strong> lecture and practical work as<br />
applicable to the topic.<br />
Course structure<br />
Subjects<br />
Credit points<br />
SM732 Survey Research Methods 12.5<br />
SM742 Elementary Statistical Modelling 12.5<br />
SM750 Basic Statistical Computing 12.5<br />
SM751 Introduction to Data Analysis 12.5<br />
Note: No exemptions are available to candidates for the<br />
Certificate.<br />
Application procedure<br />
See entry under 'General Divisional information - Applied<br />
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Graduate Diploma <strong>of</strong> Applied<br />
Science (Applied Colloid Science)<br />
This program is designed for graduates with a background in<br />
chemistry who have a pr<strong>of</strong>essional interest in the application <strong>of</strong><br />
surface and colloid science to industrial problems. It is suitable<br />
for staff engaged in production, research and development,<br />
technical sales and service, and management for industry or<br />
government establishments.<br />
The program is a two year (four semester) part-time course<br />
involving up to eight hours per week (two evenings). Each<br />
topic runs for five weeks (one evening per week). Under<br />
special circumstances, the course may be <strong>of</strong>fered on a fulltime<br />
basis.<br />
The program includes a variety <strong>of</strong> topics designed to cover the<br />
requirements <strong>of</strong> a wide range <strong>of</strong> industries. It comprises, in<br />
semesters one and three, a compulsory core <strong>of</strong> lectures and<br />
practical work which acquaints the student with the<br />
fundamental properties <strong>of</strong> colloids and interfaces. Semester<br />
two and four are devoted to a series <strong>of</strong> elective subjects which<br />
students choose from according to their interests and needs.<br />
Electives may also be <strong>of</strong>fered during semesters one and three.<br />
The first year <strong>of</strong> part-time study is common to that <strong>of</strong> the<br />
corresponding Master by coursework program.<br />
Entry to the Graduate Diploma <strong>of</strong> Applied Science (Applied<br />
Colloid Science) is open to applicants with a first tertiary<br />
qualification in engineering or science. An applicant whose<br />
experience in chemistry is considered to be inadequate is<br />
required to undertake a course in physical chemistry prior to<br />
admission.<br />
Course structure<br />
Semester 1<br />
Credit points<br />
SC716 Basic Colloid Science 7.5<br />
SC717 Basic Surface Science 7.5<br />
SC733 Practical Techniques in Colloid Science 7.5<br />
SC734 Practical Techn~ques in Surface Science 7.5<br />
Semester 2<br />
SC736 Research Skills, Part 1 5.0<br />
SCXXX Elective (One) 7.5<br />
SCXXX E!ective (Two) 7.5<br />
Semester 3<br />
SC718 Surface Characterisation 7.5<br />
SC719 Chemistry <strong>of</strong> Inorganic Colloids 7.5<br />
SC735 Elective Practical Skills 7.5<br />
SC738 Minor Research Project 7.5<br />
Semester 4<br />
SC737 Research Skills, Part 2 5.0<br />
SCXXX Elective (Three) 7.5<br />
SCXXX Elective (Four) 7.5