Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Computing

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

General information

Course code: 2146 Gippsland campus HECS fees applicable Attendance compulsory for some laboratory-based units

Aims

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 units (especially upper-level units) 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 science units, 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 units during their first two years of part-time study:

Assessment

Science units are generally assessed by assignments and tests/final examinations. In laboratory-based units, laboratory work is an integral part and counts towards assessment. Computing units 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, refer to the 'Science' section of this book. For Faculty of Science inquiries, telephone (03) 5122 6431 or (03) 9902 6431, fax (03) 5122 6931 or (03) 9902 6931.

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