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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 />

-m- SM754 Introduction to Health Statistics<br />

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Application procedure<br />

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2 2076 Graduate Certificate <strong>of</strong> Applied<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 />

Science'.<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

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