1999 Distance Education Handbook - Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Computing

Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Computing

Course information
Aims
Professional recognition
Entry requirements
Special requirements
- PC requirements
- Attendance
Initial enrolment
Assessment
Credits/exemptions
Further information

Course information

Course code: 1792
Gippsland campus
HECS fees applicable
Attendance compulsory for some laboratory-based subjects

This double degree program aims to equip graduates with the knowledge, competencies and attitudes that will enable them to pursue a computing career in a scientific setting or a career in one of the sciences supported by professional-level computing skills; foster in students an intellectual curiosity as a preparation for lifelong learning; and develop a high quality, challenging and supportive learning environment appropriate to the needs of both on-campus and distance education students, including international students. In line with the aims, the course will suit both those planning a career in science/information technology, and those seeking to update or broaden previous qualifications.

Professional recognition

Professional societies appropriate to the sciences offered within this double degree program include the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, the Australian Institute of Physics, Australian Institute of Energy, and Australian Society for Operations Research. The course meets the requirements for level-one accreditation by the Australian Computer Society.

Entry requirements

The basic entry requirement is satisfactory completion of an upper secondary school program equivalent to the Victorian Certificate of Education with a grade average of at least C in English and a grade average of at least D in mathematics (any).
Students who have completed the first year of the normal Bachelor of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Computing with good academic results may be admitted to the second year of the double degree with full credit for appropriate first-year studies. Mature age applicants are also assessed on the basis of their employment and overall educational background and career objectives.

Special requirements

PC requirements

All distance education students will need to have access to a personal computer, CD ROM, modem and printer, and will need to have unrestricted access to the Internet. Please see the earlier section 'Electronic course delivery'.

Attendance

Students enrolling in many biological, chemical, or physical science subjects (especially upper level subjects) must attend on-campus laboratory sessions. These sessions are conducted in residential schools which are held once each semester and are usually from three to seven days duration.
In addition, in some computing and science subjects, optional weekend school sessions are conducted for the benefit of students who are able to attend. These sessions are typically of two to four hours duration, and may include lectures, seminars or tutorials and hands-on skills workshops.

Initial enrolment

Distance education students with no credit for previous studies are advised to complete the following subjects during their first two years of part-time study:

Systems development	Business systems
GCO1063 Human communication	GCO1063 Human communication
GCO1811 Computer programming 1	GCO1811 Computer programming 1
GCO1812 Computer programming 2	GCO1813 Information systems 1
GCO1813 Information systems 1	GCO1815 Computer technology
GCO1815 Computer technology	GAS1751 Quantitative methods 1
MAT1077 Discrete mathematics	ASC2639 Science, technology and society
Science subject level 1	Science subject level 1
Science subject level 1	Science subject level 1
Total after two years forty-eight points	Total after two years forty-eight points

Refer to the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Computing entries for short content descriptions for first-level subjects.

Assessment

Science subjects are generally assessed by assignments and tests/final examinations; in laboratory-based subjects, laboratory work is an integral part and counts towards assessment. computing subjects are generally assessed by a combination of assignments and final examination.

Credits/exemptions

Appropriate credits may be granted for approved studies completed at a recognised post-secondary institution, including other universities, TAFE institutes and the Open Learning Agency of Australia.

Further information

For more detailed information on the structure and content of the course, please refer to the 'Science' section of this book. The School of Applied Sciences contact, is Mrs Lauren Burney, administrative officer, School of Applied Sciences, telephone (03) 5122 6844 or (03) 9902 6844, fax (03) 5122 6738 or (03) 9902 6738.