Monash University Handbook 2010
2010 Undergraduate Handbook change register
Authorised changes to course and areas of study entries in the handbook:
- are recorded in the table below
- are noted on the course or areas of study entry when it has been altered
- superceed any previously published information in the 2010 Undergraduate Handbook.
The notes in this register must be read in conjunction with the course or area of study entry provided in the Handbook.
Courses are listed in articulation order alphabetically, although where the same change has been made to a group of courses, a course may be listed within a group, therefore more than one listing may occur for a course.
COURSES
3904 Bachelor of Arts (Journalism)
Requirements
The following text:
(d.) two arts electives (12 points)
(e.) a further 12 points of electives
Replaces:
(d.) a further 12 points of arts studies
(e.) additional units to make up a total of 144 points.
Students complete a minimum of 36 points at third-year level (including the units completed in the journalism major).
Date recorded: 13.01.2010
0553 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance)
Professional recognition
Update to the list of legal entities.
Requirements, Banking and finance component, Major in banking and finance
The following elective unit deleted:
- AFX3355 Property investment.
Date recorded 21.10.2009
0556 Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Requirements, Business (Marketing) component, (ii.)
The following text deleted:
- the unit MKF2331 Retail promotion is excluded from this degree.
Requirements, Business (Marketing) component, Marketing major
The following text:
- (b.) four additional units from the level two and three units offered by the Department of Marketing at the Caulfield campus. The unit BTF3181 Marketing law may also be chosen as part of the marketing major in this degree.
Replaces:
plus four units from the following:
- MKF2131 Marketing decision analysis
- MKF3141 Issues in competitive advantage
- MKF3471 Sales management and negotiation
- MKF3531 International marketing
- MKX2521 Brand management
- MKX3481 Logistics and fulfilment
- MKX3621 Advertising management
- MKX3631 Marketing internship
Date recorded 21.10.2009
Requirements, Business (Marketing) component, Marketing major
The following text:
Students complete:
(a.) the following seven units:
- MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice
- MKF2111 Buyer behaviour
- MKF2121 Market research methods
- MKF2131 Marketing decision analysis
- MKF3121 Marketing planning and implementation
- MKF3131 Strategic marketing
- MKF3461 Marketing communication
(b.) three additional units from the level two and three units offered by the Department of Marketing at the Caulfield campus. The unit BTF3181 (Marketing law) may also be chosen as part of the marketing major in this degree.
Replaces:
Students complete:
(a.) the following units:
- MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice
- MKF2111 Buyer behaviour
- MKF2121 Market research methods
- MKF3121 Marketing planning and implementation
- MKF3131 Strategic marketing
- MKF3461 Marketing communication
(b.) four additional units from the level two and three units offered by the Department of Marketing at the Caulfield campus. The unit BTF3181 (Marketing law) may also be chosen as part of the marketing major in this degree.
Date recorded: 10.02.2010
2130 Bachelor of Arts (Communication) and Bachelor of Science
Requirements, Science component
The following core unit:
Replaces:
Date recorded 20.10.2009
1366 Bachelor of Arts (Languages)
Requirements
The following text:
Model one
- an additional 24 points of elective units
Model two
- an additional 18 points of elective units
Model three
- an additional 18 points of elective units
Replaces:
Model one
- an additional 30 points of elective units
Model two
- an additional 48 points of elective units
Model three
- an additional 48 points of elective units
Date recorded: 24.11.2009
3975 Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Scholar Program)
3976 Bachelor of Biomedical Science Advanced with Honours
3955 Bachelor of Nursing Studies
3883 Bachelor of Psychology (with Honours)
1120 Bachelor of Science (Science Scholar Program)
3520 Bachelor of Science Advanced with Honours
Information about 'Minimum grade for course completion' added.
Date recorded: 02/06/10
3804 Bachelor of Biomedical Science and Bachelor of Economics
0023 Bachelor of Economics
Requirements, Economics
The following elective unit deleted:
- ECC3850 Economics pre-honours
Requirements, Econometrics
The following elective unit deleted:
- ETC3470 Econometrics pre-honours
Date recorded 29.10.2009
Requirements
The requirements for these courses were extensively updated after publication of the Handbook and after the 29.10.2009 updates. Refer to the previous versions for comparison; 0023, 3804.
Date recorded 30.11.2009
3806 Bachelor of Business
Requirements, Units required for specified majors, Banking and finance
The following elective unit deleted:
- AFX3355 Property investment
Requirements, Units required for specified majors, Econometrics
The following unit:
- ETX3231 Business forecasting
Replaces:
- ETF3231 Business forecasting
Requirements, Units required for specified majors, Marketing
Correction of unit code for:
Date recorded 20.10.2009
1333 Bachelor of Business (Accounting) and Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance)
Requirements, Units required for specified majors, Banking and finance
The following elective unit deleted:
- AFX3355 Property investment
Date recorded 20.10.2009
0312 Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance)
Requirements, Units required for banking and finance major
The following elective unit deleted:
- AFX3355 Property investment.
Date recorded 20.10.2009
0816 Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) and Bachelor of Laws
Requirements, Bachelor of Business (Banking and Finance) component, Banking and finance major
The following optional unit deleted:
- AFX3355 Property investment
Date recorded: 13.11.2009
1337 Bachelor of Business (Management) and Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Requirements, Units required for specified majors, Marketing
The following text:
(a.) The following seven units:
- MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice
- MKF2111 Buyer behaviour
- MKF2121 Market research methods
- MKF2131 Marketing decision analysis
- MKF3121 Marketing planning and implementation
- MKF3131 Strategic marketing
- MKF3461 Marketing communication
(b.) three additional units from the level two and level three units offered by the Department of Marketing at the Caulfield campus. The unit BTF3181 Marketing law may also be chosen as part of the marketing major in this degree.
Replaces:
(a.) The following six units:
- MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice
- MKF2111 Buyer behaviour
- MKF2121 Market research methods
- MKF3121 Marketing planning and implementation
- MKF3131 Strategic marketing
- MKF3461 Marketing communication
(b.) four additional units from the level two and level three units offered by the Department of Marketing at the Caulfield campus. The unit BTF3181 Marketing law may also be chosen as part of the marketing major in this degree.
Date recorded: 10.02.2010
0314 Bachelor of Business (Marketing)
Requirements, Units required for marketing major
The following text:
(a.) The following seven units:
- MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice
- MKF2111 Buyer behaviour
- MKF2121 Market research methods
- MKF2131 Marketing decision analysis
- MKF3121 Marketing planning and implementation
- MKF3131 Strategic marketing
- MKF3461 Marketing communication
Date recorded: 24.11.2009
(b.) three additional units from the level two and three units offered by the Department of Marketing at the Caulfield campus. The unit BTF3181 Marketing law may also be chosen as part of the marketing major in this degree.
Date recorded: 10.02.2010
Replaces:
(a.) The following six units:
- MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice
- MKF2111 Buyer behaviour
- MKF2121 Market research methods
- MKF3121 Marketing planning and implementation
- MKF3131 Strategic marketing
- MKF3461 Marketing communication
Date recorded: 24.11.2009
(b.) four additional units from the level two and three units offered by the Department of Marketing at the Caulfield campus. The unit BTF3181 Marketing law may also be chosen as part of the marketing major in this degree.
Date recorded: 10.02.2010
4407 Bachelor of Business (Psychology)
Professional recognition
The following legal entities deleted:
- CPA Australia
- The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia
- Financial Services Institute of Australasia
- National Institute of Accountants
Date recorded: 04.12.2009
2224 Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Requirements, Units required for specified majors, Sport management/Tourism
The following unit:
- MGX2501 Introduction to tourism
Replaces:
- MGW2501 Introduction to tourism
Date recorded: 02.02.2010
Requirements, Units required for specified majors, Management
The following text:
(Berwick, Gippsland, OCL, Peninsula, Sunway)
(a.) The following three units:
- MGW1010 Introduction to management
- MGW2230 Organisational behaviour
- MGW3401 Strategic management
(b.) a further five units (30 points) offered by the Department of Management on your home campus subject to the following condition:
- a maximum of two units (12 points) may be taken from units offered in the tourism major
(South Africa only)
(a.) The following eight units:
- MGW1010 Introduction to management
- MGW1100 Managerial communication
- MGW2511 Managing quality, innovation and knowledge
- MGW2230 Organisational behaviour
- MGW3130 Organisational change and development
- MGW3210 Organisational wellness
- MGW3401 Strategic management
- MGX3991 Leadership principles and practices
Replaces:
(Berwick, Gippsland, OCL, Peninsula, South Africa, Sunway)
(a.) The following three units:
- MGW1010 Introduction to management
- MGW2230 Organisational behaviour
- MGW3401 Strategic management
(b.) a further five units (30 points) offered by the Department of Management on your home campus subject to the following condition:
- a maximum of two units (12 points) may be taken from units offered in the tourism major
Date recorded: 19.02.2010 and 23.02.2010
3831 Bachelor of Business and Commerce and Bachelor of Information Technology and Systems
Professional recognition
Update to the list of legal entities.
Date recorded: 13.11.2009
1718 Bachelor of Business Studies
Requirements
The following text:
Additional degree requirements:
- at least 12 units from Monash University, including at least eight units from Monash's Faculty of Business and Economics
Replaces:
Additional degree requirements:
- including at least eight units from Monash's Faculty of Business and Economics
Date recorded: 18.08.2010
3527 Bachelor of Biotechnology
The specialist stream requirements for this course were extensively updated after publication of the Handbook. Refer to the previous version for comparison.
Date recorded: 13.11.2009
Requirements, Minor sequences available
The following sequence deleted:
- Mathematics and modelling
Date recorded: 30.11.2009
0548 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Engineering
Professional recognition
Addition of Engineers Australia to the list of legal entities.
Date recorded 20.10.2009
1469 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science
Requirements, (b.)
The following text:
- (iii.) a minor sequence of four units (24 points) in a different science area of study. A science minor consists of at least 24 points in the following pattern:
Replaces:
- (iii.) a minor sequence of four units (24 points). A science minor consists of at least 24 points in the following pattern:
Requirements
The following text:
Additional Bachelor of Science requirements:
- a minimum of four third year level units (24 points)
- a maximum of six first year level units (36 points)
- STA1010 Statistical methods for science is excluded from the double degree.
Replaces:
Additional Bachelor of Science requirements:
- a minimum of four third year level units (24 points)
- STA1010 Statistical methods for science is excluded from the double degree.
Date recorded: 04.12.2009
0023 Bachelor of Economics
Requirements
Deleted duplicated text in (b.)
The following text added:
Additional degree requirements:
- a maximum of 10 first-year level units (60 points)
- a minimum of six third-year level units (36 points), of which at least four units (24 points) must be from those offered by the faculty at the Clayton campus
- in addition to specific unit prerequisites, second-year level units require the successful completion of three first-year level units and third-year level units require the successful completion of two second-year level units.
Date recorded: 14.01.2010
0024 Bachelor of Economics (Honours)
0181 Bachelor of Commerce (Honours)
Entry requirements, Economics specialisation
The following text:
- Applicants should have completed ECC2000 and ECC2010 and at least four third-year economics units. In addition, an econometrics pre-requisite is required: either ECC2410 (for students who began their studies in 2007 or after); or ETC1010 (or equivalent, for students who began their studies prior to 2007).
Replaces:
- Applicants should have completed at least four third year economics units.
Date recorded: 19.02.2010
3445 Bachelor of Emergency Health (Paramedic)
Requirements
The following units:
- BMS1901 Human structure and function 1
- BMS1902 Human structure and function 2
Replace:
- HSC1301 Human structure and function 1
- HSC1302 Human structure and function 2
Date recorded 13.11.2009
0094 Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Laws
Requirements, Bachelor of Engineering in the field of chemical engineering/Bachelor of Laws, Second year
Addition of unit:
- ENG2092 Advanced engineering mathematics B
Date recorded: 13.11.2009
3288 Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Pharmaceutical Science
Requirements
Level two
The following unit:
- CHM2911 Synthetic chemistry I
Replaces:
Level four
The following text:
All students complete:
- CHE3161 Chemistry and chemical thermodynamics
- CHE3162 Process control
- CHE3163 Sustainable processing I
- CHE3164 Reaction engineering
- CHE3166 Process design
- CHE3171 Bioprocess technology
In addition:
Group 1 and Group 4 students complete:
- CHE2161 Fluid mechanics
- CHE3165 Separation processes
Group 2 students complete:
- ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
- CHE3165 Separation processes
Group 3 students complete:
- CHE2161 Fluid mechanics
- ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
Replaces:
All students complete:
- CHE3161 Chemistry and chemical thermodynamics
- CHE3162 Process control
- CHE3163 Sustainable processing I
- CHE3164 Reaction engineering
- CHE3165 Separation processes
- CHE3166 Process design
In addition:
Group 1 students complete:
- CHE2161 Fluid mechanics
- CHE3171 Bioprocess technology
Group 2 students complete:
- ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
- CHE3171 Bioprocess technology
Group 3 students complete:
- CHE2161 Fluid mechanics
- ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
Group 4 students complete:
- CHE2161 Fluid mechanics
- CHE3171 Bioprocess technology
Date recorded: 24.11.2009
1253 Bachelor of Environmental Engineering
Requirements, Level four, Core units
The following units:
- BTC3100 Sustainability and the law
- ENE4607 Environmental risk assessment
- ENV4060 Prosperity, poverty and sustainability in a globalised world
Replace:
- ENE4607 Environmental risk assessment
- BTC3xxx
- ENV416F Introduction to economics
Date recorded: 17.12.2009
4609 Bachelor of Environmental Engineering and Bachelor of Science
Requirements, Study sequences and patterns of study, Stage four
The following unit:
- ENV4060 Prosperity, poverty and sustainability in a globalised world
Replaces:
- ENV416F Introduction to economics
Requirements, Study sequences and patterns of study, Stage five
The following unit code and title was corrected:
- BTC3100 Sustainability and the law
Date recorded: 17.12.2009
3282 Bachelor of Mechatronics Engineering and Bachelor of Science
Requirements, Level three, Computer science sequence
The following text:
Replaces:
- 18 points of computer science units to complete a major sequence in computer science, including one of FIT2001 or FIT2024, FIT3014 and one Computer Science level three electives from Faculty of Science approved list available at http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2010handbooks/undergrad/sci-ug-study-clayton-comp-sci.html.
- 6 points of approved science units to complete either a major sequence in mathematics or a double major sequence in computer science.
Requirements, Level four, Computer science sequence
The following unit deleted:
- FIT3036 Computer science project
The following text:
- 24 points of approved science units to complete either a major sequence in mathematics or a double major sequence in computer science
Replaces:
- 18 points of approved science units to complete either a major sequence in mathematics or a double major sequence in computer science
Date recorded: 30.11.2009
3955 Bachelor of Nursing Studies
Professional recognition
The following text:
On campus (Peninsula) students seeking registration on completion of the course must seek approval from the Nurses Board of Victoria prior to undertaking the course.
Replaces:
Students seeking registration on completion of the course must seek approval from the Nurses Board of Victoria prior to undertaking the course.
Requirements
The following text:
First semester
All students
Second semester
On-campus (Peninsula) students
Off-campus (Gippsland) students
- NUR2445 Clinical assessment in nursing
- NUR2446 Leadership and management of nursing care
- NUR3202 Transition to professional roles
- NUR3543 Legal and ethical issues in contemporary nursing
Replaces:
First semester
- NUR2001 Evidence-based health care
- NUR2201 Therapeutics and medication
- NUR2447 Clinical concepts
- NUR3003 Education for clinical practice
Second semester
- NUR1202 Legal issues and concepts
- NUR2104 Mental health nursing 1
- NUR2445 Clinical assessment in nursing
- NUR4501 Acute care clinical
Date recorded: 14.01.2010
0050 Bachelor of Science
Requirements, Option 2, Physical processes
The following units:
- CHM1031 Chemistry in context I
- CHM1042 Chemistry in context II
- MSC1010 Structural and functional materials
Replace:
- CHM1031 The world of chemistry I
- CHM1042 The world of chemistry II
- MSC1010 Materials in our environment
The following units deleted:
- CHM1731 Foundations of chemistry
- CHM1742 Chemistry
Date recorded: 24.11.2009
2006 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology)
Requirements
The following text:
- one science elective unit (6 points)
Replaces:
- three science elective units (18 points).
Date recorded 13.11.2009
3507 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) and Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)
Structure
The following text:
- Students must complete a program of study including 180 points of core units plus 12 points of elective studies.
Replaces:
- Students must complete a program of study including 174 points of core units plus 18 points of elective studies.
Requirements
The following units deleted:
- BTH3711 Food and industrial microbiology or BTH3732 Environmental microbiology
- CHM3730 Bioactive chemistry
- ENV2712 Biology and diversity
The following units added:
- BTH2732 Recombinant DNA technology
- BTH3820 Plant biotechnology
- ENV2757 Environmental health
- SCI3716 Laboratory and workplace management
Date recorded: 28.04.2010
3523 Bachelor of Science (Biotechnology) and Bachelor of Science (Medical Bioscience)
Requirements
The following units added:
- BTH3741 Medical cell biology
- MIC2011 Introduction to microbiology and microbial biotechnology
- 6 points of level one psychology
- 6 points of level two physiology
The following text added:
At least three of:
- BTH3722 Medical microbiology
- IMM3802 Essentials of applied immunology
- MBS3010 Population health and healthcare
- PHA3801 Principles of pharmacology
The following units deleted:
- HUP3801 Essentials of pathology
- IMM3802 Essentials of applied immunology
- MIC2011 Microbiology
- MIC3802 Principles of medical microbiology
- PHA3801 Principles of pharmacology
- HY2021 Body systems physiology
- PHY2032 Physiology of human health
Date recorded: 30.100.2009
3513 Bachelor of Science (Environmental Management)
Requirements
The following units:
- BIO3810 Tropical aquatic biology
- BIO3820 Tropical terrestrial biology
Replaces:
- SCM3011 Tropical aquatic biology
- SCM3022 Tropical terrestrial biology
Date recorded 13.11.2009
3511 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Business and Commerce
Requirements, Business and commerce component, (i.)
The following footnote was deleted:
Requirements, Science component
The following text:
(i.) one core unit SCI2010 (The practice and application of science) at level two
(iii.) additional units from the Faculty of Science to reach the required minimum of 16 units.
Additional Bachelor of Science requirements:
- a minimum of four third year level units (24 points)
- a maximum of six first year level units (36 points)
- STA1010 Statistical methods for science is excluded from the double degree.
Replaces:
(i.) two 6-point science units at level one (including STA1010 unless exempted), and SCI2010 (The practice and application of science) at level two
(iii.) one 6-point level one science unit from an area of study other than those studied under part (c).
Date recorded: 14.12.2009
3711 Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Education - Primary
Structure, (a.)
The available units students are required to select from was modified: 0023
- MTH1020 is only available to students enrolled at Clayton
- students at Gippsland can select MTH1055 Mathematics 1A
Date recorded: 13.11.2009
3718 Bachelor of Sport and Outdoor Recreation and Bachelor of Education
Pathway 3 (outdoor education and alternative second specialism), Second year
Addition of the following required unit:
- EDF2613 Adventure education
Date recorded 19.10.2009
2758 Bachelor of Technology (Infrastructure - Design, Construction and Management)
Credit for TAFE arrangement updated - required academic level in the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) is 70 per cent not 65 per cent.
Date recorded: 19.07.2010
3501 Diploma of Biotechnology (Research and Management)
Entry requirements
Deletion of the following unit from the list of entry requirements:
Date recorded 13.11.2009
2552 Diploma of Tertiary Studies
Requirements
Correction of unit codes for core units TSD1611 and TSD1612.
Date recorded 13.11.2009
0041 Honours Degree of Bachelor of Medical Science
Entry requirements, The Honours Degree of Bachelor of Medical Science
The following text added:
- Students wishing to undertake the BMedSc(Global Health) must have successfully completed at least three years of the Monash MBBS.
Date recorded 19.10.2009
2766 Honours degree of Bachelor of Performing Arts
The following note deleted:
- This course is not available to international student visa holders.
Date recorded: 25.11.2009
AREAS OF STUDY
Units, Second/Third-year level
Addition of the following text:
- Only a maximum of 12 points of electives may be studied.
Date recorded 26.102009
Units, Level three
The following unit:
- ATM3370 Urban climate, water and sustainability
Replaces:
- ATM3370 Applied environmental climatology
Sequence requirements, Major sequence in atmospheric science
The following text:
- any remaining points to be made up from MTH3051, MTH3230, MTH3360 or the level two or three ATM units listed above*
* Note that at least 18 points of the level three units listed above must be completed. MTH2010 and MTH2032 must also be completed as corequisites/prerequisites for some of the level three units.
Replaces:
- the remaining 12 points from MTH3051, MTH3230, MTH3360 or the level two or three ATM units listed above
MTH2010 and MTH2032 must also be completed as corequisites/prerequisites for some of the level three units.
Date recorded: 24.11.2009
Units, Level two
Correction of unit code: BIO2040 replaces BIO2042
Date recorded: 24.11.2009
Sequence requirements, Major sequence in biotechnology
Correction of unit code: CHM3930 replaces CHM3932
Date recorded: 13.11.2009
Units
Inclusion of a separate sequence of study for Sunway campus.
Date recorded 21.102009
Units, Second/third-year level
The following text deleted:
- It is strongly recommended students include HSY3060, HSY3080 or HSY3805, particularly for those contemplating honours.
Date recorded 19.10.2009
Units, Advanced major sequences, Advanced Indonesian major entry point 3
The following units:
- INM2070 ISP: Media Massa
- INM2080 ISP: Seni Drama
Replace:
- INM3070 ISP: Media Massa
- INM3080 ISP: Seni Drama
Date recorded: 24.11.2009
Units, Second/third-year level
The following text:
- a minor requires completion of a further two units (12 points) from the units listed below, including a minimum of one core unit
Replaces:
- a minor requires completion of a further two units (12 points) from the core units listed below
Date recorded: 13.11.2009
Units, Advanced major sequences, Advanced Korean major entry point 3
Correction of unit code for:
- KOR2480 Korean to English translation 2
Date recorded 26.10.2009
Sequence requirements, major and minor
Deletion of unit PHS1031
Date recorded: 13.11.2009
Units, Second/third-year level
The following text:
Students studying a minor or major in sustainability, environment and society must have completed the first-year sequence. In addition:
- a minor requires completion of a further two units (12 points) from the units listed below, including the core unit
- a major requires completion of a further six units (36 points) from the units listed below, including the core unit and a minimum of three elective units. A minimum of three units must be taken at third year level.
Replaces:
Students studying a minor or major in sustainability, environment and society must have completed the first-year sequence. In addition:
- a minor requires completion of a further two units (12 points) from the units listed below, including all core units
- a major requires completion of a further six units (36 points) from the units listed below, including all core units. A minimum of three units must be taken at third year level.
Units
The following units:
- BIO3810 Tropical aquatic biology
- BIO3820 Tropical terrestrial biology
Replace:
- SCM3011 Tropical aquatic biology
- SCM3022 Tropical terrestrial biology
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