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Bachelor of Cognitive Science*


General Information

* SUBJECT TO APPROVAL.
Course code: TBA + Gippsland campus + HECS fees applicable + Attendance optional

Aims

The Bachelor of Cognitive Science is a multidisiplinary degree focusing on thinking in machines and people. The core of the program draws mostly on psychology, information technology and engineering and deals with cutting-edge issues such as whether machines can think or be conscious and how best to use what we know about human thinking in designing intelligent artificial systems. Graduates often gain employment in the information technology industry but they are also in demand in other fields such as education, robotics, medical instrumentation, virtual reality/multimedia applications and security systems design.

Entry requirements

Satisfactory completion of VCE or equivalent. Applicants will be expected to have a study score of at least 25 in English (any) and a study score of 20 in mathematics (any). Mature-age applicants are assessed on the basis of other qualifications and work experience relevant to the degree and must meet the university minimum entry requirements.

Special requirements

All off-campus learning students will need to have access to a personal computer, CD-ROM drive, modem, printer and the internet.

Course structure

The course of study is normally six years part-time by off-campus learning. In order to meet the requirements for the Bachelor of Cognitive Science degree, students must complete:
(a) a major in psychology (48 points):

(b) a sequence in information technology (42 points):

(c) four philosophy units (24 points)
(d) one core mathematics unit MAT1077 Discrete mathematics (6 points)
(e) electives (24 points) comprising of either a sequence of six four-point units in engineering (electronics and electrical engineering) or two six-point engineering units plus two six-point electives
(f) a total of 144 points.

Initial enrolment

Students entering the degree with no previous studies are advised to enrol in the following units.

First semester
Second semester

Advanced standing for previous study

Candidates who have successfully completed approved tertiary studies (either at Monash or elsewhere) may receive credit in respect of equivalent studies at the university. It is the responsibility of the applicant to supply full details of the content of units for which credit is sought, plus official verification that these units have been successfully completed. As a general rule, credits will not be granted for studies completed more than 10 years prior to the date of enrolment in the current course.

Further information

For more detailed information, contact the administrative officer, School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, telephone (03) 5122 6339 or (03) 9902 6339, or email humcass.info@arts.monash.edu.au.

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Admissions Officer, School of Humanities, Communications and Social Sciences, Monash University Gippsland Campus, Churchill, Victoria 3842, by 27 September 2002 to be considered for a first-round offer.

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