Courses by faculty: Faculty of Science

The course provides students with an opportunity to combine studies within the very wide range of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences and communications in combination with studies in a number of science disciplines. In the arts component of the course, students are encouraged to grasp the opportunity to develop their imaginations and gain a broad understanding of the new ideas and values with which they will be challenged, so that they may become flexible, well-informed graduates who are sophisticated communicators and analytical thinkers.

The science component aims to provide a broad, general science education with an emphasis on generic skills, which include numeracy, data analysis and presentation skills, and the capacity to work in teams. Graduates will also have specialist training in at least one science and one arts discipline, in preparation for honours and postgraduate study, or for employment in any of the traditional or emerging careers for arts graduates or scientists.

Students must complete 96 points from the Faculty of Arts and 96 points from the Faculty of Science as outlined in the following single degrees:

• 0002 Bachelor of Arts
• S2000 Bachelor of Science.

Refer to the single degrees for all information and requirements for this double-degree course.

Refer to the course mapcourse map (http://monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/managing-studies/course-maps/) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

In the arts component of this double degree students may select arts units:

• from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications
• offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

Students cannot take additional units that exceed the 192 credit points required for the course. Students wishing to take additional units can only enrol on a single unit (non-award) basis (full-fee) with the approval of the faculty.

Students may apply for admission to an honours program in science or arts, following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the science or arts requirements for the single degree. Students who are considering doing honours in science prior to completing the double degree should consult with Science Student Services regarding their unit selection prior to re-enrolling for level three.

Students may be eligible to exit the double degree program and graduate with either a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science after three years, depending on the units studied.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the science requirements for the single degree. Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the arts requirements for the single degree .

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Science

The course provides students with an opportunity to combine studies in biomedical sciences with studies in a number of science disciplines, and prepares students for honours and postgraduate study or for employment.

Refer to the outcomes for the single degrees 2230 Bachelor of Biomedical Science and S2000 Bachelor of Science.

Students must complete 96 points of science units and 96 points of biomedical science units as outlined under 'Requirements' below.

This course consists of a science major, along with core and elective units in both science and biomedical science.

Students in this course cannot take units from faculties other than the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences and the Faculty of Science.

Students cannot take additional units that exceed the 192 points required for the course. Students wishing to take units above the minimum course requirements can enrol on a single unit (non-award) basis (full-fee paying) with the approval of the faculty.

Refer to the course mapcourse map (http://monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/managing-studies/course-maps/) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Biomedical science component

Students must complete the following units:

• BMS1011 Biomedical chemistry
• BMS1021 Cells, tissues and organisms
• BMS1031 Medical biophysics
• BMS1042 Biomedical sciences and society
• BMS1052 Human neurobiology
• BMS1062 Molecular biology
• BMS2011 Structure of the human body: An evolutionary and functional perspective
• BMS2021 Biochemistry of human function
• BMS2031 Body systems
• BMS2042 Human genetics
• BMS2052 Microbes in health and disease
• BMS2062 Introduction to bioinformatics
• BMS3021 Molecular medicine and biotechnology
• BMS3042 Biomedical basis of disease
• at least two level three elective units from the biomedical sciences areas (generally these are units with the prefixes BCH3, BME3, DEV3, GEN3, HUP3, IMM3, MIC3, PHA3 and PHY3). Information about these units is available via the index of units by codeindex of units by code (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/index-bycode.html) in this Handbook.

Science component

Students must complete 96 points of science units including:

(a.) at least two Approved level one sequences in ScienceApproved level one sequences in Science (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/undergrad/sci-sequences.html).

(b.) a major in a science discipline chosen from those listed under 'Available science majors' below (48 points)

(c.) a core unit:

• SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication or SCI2015 Scientific practice and communication (advanced)

(d.) a minimum of ten science units (60 points) at level two and three (including either SCI2010 or SCI2015), with at least four science units at level three

(e.) additional science units to take the total credit points to 96.

Available science majors

The Science major must be taken from offerings at the Clayton campus in one of the following:

• Applied mathematicsApplied mathematics (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/mathematics-and-statistics/)
• AstrophysicsAstrophysics (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/astrophysics/)
• Atmospheric-scienceAtmospheric-science (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/atmospheric-science)
• ChemistryChemistry (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/chemistry/)
• Computational scienceComputational science (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/computational-science/)
• Ecology and conservation biologyEcology and conservation biology (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/ecology-and-conservation-biology/)
• Environmental scienceEnvironmental science (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/environmental-science/)
• Financial and insurance mathematicsFinancial and insurance mathematics (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/mathematics-and-statistics/)
• Geographical scienceGeographical science (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/geographical-science/)
• GeosciencesGeosciences (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/geosciences/)
• Materials scienceMaterials science (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/materials-science/)
• MathematicsMathematics (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/mathematics-and-statistics/)
• Mathematical statisticsMathematical statistics (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/mathematics-and-statistics/)
• PhysicsPhysics (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/physics/)
• Plant sciencesPlant sciences (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/plant-sciences/)
• PsychologyPsychology (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/psychology/)
• Pure mathematicsPure mathematics (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/mathematics-and-statistics/)
• ZoologyZoology (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/zoology/)

It is possible within the 96 points of the Science component to complete a second major. The second major, and elective units, must be chosen from the science units listed in the section Science majors and minors - ClaytonScience majors and minors - Clayton (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html) in this Handbook.

Notes:

Within the science component a maximum of six level-one science units (36 points) can be taken overall.

Depending on the science major and/or science elective units chosen, some of the core biomedical science units must be replaced with an elective biomedical science unit as follows:

(i.) if a science major requires BIO1011 (Biology I) and BIO1022 (Biology II), then BMS1021 must be replaced with an elective unit from the biomedical science areas

(ii.) if a science major requires PHS1011 (Physics) or PHS1080 (Foundation Physics) and PHS1022 (Physics) then BMS1031 must be replaced with an elective unit from the biomedical science areas.

Students should contact Science Student Services before enrolling in any stage of the double degree to ensure that the program they wish to follow will satisfy pre-requisites necessary for higher stages. For information relating to course planning, science majors and minors students should refer to the Science Faculty informationFaculty information (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/undergrad/sci.html) section in this Handbook.

Recommended program of study

Students would normally follow one of the following study programs.

Major in science that requires BIO1011 and BIO1022

Stage one

• BIO1011 Biology I
• BIO1022 Biology II
• BMS1011 Biomedical chemistry
• BMS1031 Medical biophysics
• BMS1042 Biomedical sciences and society
• BMS1062 Molecular biology
• one 12-point approved level one science sequence

Stage two

• BMS1052 Human neurobiology
• BMS2011 Structure of the human body: An evolutionary and functional perspective
• BMS2021 Biochemistry of human function
• BMS2042 Human genetics
• 12 points of science units towards a science major
• 12 points of science elective units. It is recommended that students complete studies in a different science discipline.

Stage three and four, see below.

Major in science that requires PHS1011 or PHS1080 and PHS1022

Stage one

• BMS1011 Biomedical chemistry
• BMS1021 Cells, tissues and organisms
• BMS1042 Biomedical sciences and society
• BMS1062 Molecular biology
• PHS1011 Physics or PHS1080 Foundation physics
• PHS1022 Physics

plus one pair of:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus

Note: Students with a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject could replace the units MTH1030 and MTH2010 with their advanced versions MTH1035 and MTH2015 respectively. Students will need to seek permission to enrol in these units at Science Student ServicesScience Student Services (http://monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/help/).

Stage two

• BMS1052 Human neurobiology
• BMS2011 Structure of the human body: An evolutionary and functional perspective
• BMS2021 Biochemistry of human function
• BMS2042 Human genetics
• 12 points of science units towards a science major
• MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling
• MTH2010 (if not completed at stage one) or a 6-point science elective unit

Stage three and four, see below.

Major in any other discipline listed under 'Available science majors'

Stage one

• BMS1011 Biomedical chemistry
• BMS1021 Cells, tissues and organisms
• BMS1042 Biomedical sciences and society
• BMS1062 Molecular biology
• two 12-point approved level one science sequences

Stage two

• BMS1031 Medical biophysics
• BMS1052 Human neurobiology
• BMS2021 Biochemistry of human function
• BMS2042 Human genetics
• 12 points of science units towards a science major
• 12 points of science elective units

Stage three and four, see below.

All students

All remaining units to complete the course requirements will be completed at stages three and four.

Within the science component the units studied at stages three and four must take into account the requirement of a minimum of ten science units at level two and three (including SCI2010 or SCI2015), with at least four science units at level three.

Students intending to undertake honours in science should ensure that they complete the specific units required for honours in their chosen major.

Stage three

• BMS2031 Body systems
• BMS2052 Microbes in health and disease
• BMS2062 Introduction to bioinformatics
• SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication or SCI2015 Scientific practice and communication (advanced)
• one science elective unit
• one 6-point elective unit from the biomedical science areas (see 'Biomedical science requirements' above) if BIO1011 and BIO1022 or PHS1011 or PHS1080 and PHS1022 have been taken. All other students must take BMS2011 in place of the elective
• 12 points of science units towards a science major

Stage four

• BMS3021 Molecular medicine and biotechnology
• BMS3042 Biomedical basis of disease
• at least two level three elective units from the biomedical sciences areas (see 'Biomedical science requirements' above)
• 12 points of science units to complete a science major
• 12 points of elective science units

Students may apply for admission to an honours program in science or biomedical science following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the science or biomedical science requirements for the single degree. Students who are considering doing honours in science prior to completing the double degree should consult with Science Student Services regarding their unit selection prior to re-enrolling for level three.

Students may be eligible to exit the double degree program and graduate with either a Bachelor of Biomedical Science or a Bachelor of Science after three years, depending on the units studied.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree course must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the science requirements for the single degree course. Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Biomedical Science prior to the completion of the double degree course must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the biomedical science requirements for the single degree course.

Bachelor of Biomedical Science
Bachelor of Science

This double-degree program offers a range of commerce and business disciplines, with a strong emphasis on developing analytical skills, combined with complementary studies in science. Each science discipline is designed to lead to careers in relevant employment areas.

Students must complete 96 points from the Faculty of Business and Economics and 96 points from the Faculty of Science as outlined in the following single degrees:

• 0179 Bachelor of Commerce
• S2000 Bachelor of Science.

Note: STA1010 (Statistical methods for science) is excluded from this double degree.

Refer to the single degrees for all information and requirements for this double-degree course. Students in this double degree cannot take units from faculties other than Business and Economics and Science, or campuses other than Clayton.

Refer to the course mapcourse map (http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/student/progression/clayton-course-maps/2015-course-maps/1469-bachelor-of-commerce-and-bachelor-of-science-2015.pdf) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Students may apply for admission to a science honours program following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the science requirements for the single degree. Students who are considering doing honours in science prior to completing the double degree should consult with Science Student Services regarding their unit selection prior to re-enrolling for level three.

Science component

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree course must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the science requirements for the single degree.

Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Science

Food science involves the biological, physical and chemical aspects of food and its composition, beginning with harvesting, followed by preparation and ending with consumption. Food technology is the application of food science to the processing of biological materials into food products. The Bachelor of Food Science and Technology enables students to develop an understanding of the fate of agricultural raw materials as they are processed and formulated before being presented to the consumer. It also provides students with an understanding of the technology of food including product development, preservation, processing, packaging and distribution to ensure that the food is safe, nutritious, and wholesome.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

• demonstrate knowledge of the principles, concepts and skills relevant to food science and technology, including types of food materials, regional food culture (e.g. halal foods), manufacturing processes, and industrial applications of food science and technology
• apply quantitative and qualitative laboratory research techniques and analytical skills of foods, food processing, and quality control in food science and technology
• demonstrate inquiry and critical thinking, and ethical, social and international understanding in the context of food science and technology
• communicate effectively, liaise and cooperate with others in a multidisciplinary setting and write professionally in the field of food science and technology
• assess and effectively manage occupational health and safety issues related to food science and technology activities in the laboratory, and in environmental and industrial settings.

Students must complete FST3800 Food science internship which is a minimum of eight-weeks industrial placement in order to complete the requirements for this course.

This course consists of core and elective units.

Students cannot take additional units that exceed the 144 credit points required for the course. Students wishing to take additional units can only enrol on a single unit (non-award) basis (full-fee) with the approval of the faculty.

Students must complete all of the following:

• BIO1011 Biology I
• BIO1022 Biology II
• BTH1802 Fundamentals of biotechnology
• BTH2741 Biochemistry
• BTH3711 Food and industrial microbiology
• CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced
• CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced
• CHM2922 Spectroscopy and analytical chemistry
• CHM2962 Food chemistry
• FST1800 Fundamentals of food science
• FST2810 Food bioprocess technology
• FST3800 Food science internship (to commence in 2016)
• FST3810 Human nutrition
• FST3820 Food preservation
• FST3830 Functional foods
• FST3840 Food processing
• FST3850 Food product development
• MIC2011 Introduction to microbiology and microbial biotechnology
• SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning or STA1010 Statistical methods for science
• SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication
• STA2216 Data analysis for science
• SCI3716 Laboratory and workplace management
• 12 points of elective units chosen from any faculty, including units offered for other science courses

When selecting elective units, these can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) and indexes of unitsindexes of units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/) in the current edition of the Handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3. Note: Some non-science units may require permission from the owning faculty. Students must be able to meet any unit prerequisites.

Note: Students must complete:

• at least 36 points of science units at level one and at least 24 points of science units at level three
• no more than 60 points of level one units overall.

Recommended program of study

Stage one

• BIO1011 and BIO1022
• BTH1802
• CHM1051 and CHM1052
• FST1800
• SCI1020 or STA1010
• one 6-point elective unit

Stage two

• BTH2741
• CHM2922 and CHM2962
• FST2810
• MIC2011
• SCI2010
• STA2216
• one 6-point elective unit

Stage three

• BTH3711
• FST3800, FST3810, FST3820, FST3830, FST3840 and FST3850
• SCI3716

Bachelor of Food Science and Technology

This journalism component provides entry-level preparation for a professional career in journalism and related fields, in the context of a critical appreciation of the role of the media in contemporary Australian and international society.

The science component aims to provide a broad, general science education with an emphasis on generic skills which include numeracy, data analysis and presentation skills, and the capacity to work in teams. Graduates will also have specialist training in at least one science discipline, in preparation for honours or postgraduate study, or for employment in any of the traditional careers for scientists.

Students must complete 96 points from the Faculty of Arts and 96 points from the Faculty of Science as outlined in the following single degrees:

• 4042 Bachelor of Journalism
• S2000 Bachelor of Science.

Refer to the course mapcourse map (http://monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/managing-studies/course-maps/) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

In the journalism component of this double degree students may select elective unit/s:

• from any campus, but should be aware of the teaching location as this may require travel to another campus and have timetabling implications
• offered in off-campus mode (Note: The number of off-campus units permitted for international students is limited).

Refer to the single degrees for all information and requirements for this double-degree course.

Students may apply for admission to an honours program in science or journalism, following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the science or journalism requirements for the single degree. Students who are considering doing honours in science prior to completing the double degree should consult with Science Student ServicesScience Student Services (http://monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/help/) regarding their unit selection prior to re-enrolling for level three.

Students may be eligible to exit the double degree program and graduate with either a Bachelor of Journalism or a Bachelor of Science after three years, depending on the units studied.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the science requirements for the single degree course. Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Journalism prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the journalism requirements for the single degree course.

Bachelor of Journalism
Bachelor of Science

This course is an interdisciplinary program providing training in the biomedical sciences with a focus on medical/molecular diagnostics and medical biotechnology. Students study a wide range of topics including anatomy, biochemistry, cellular metabolism, immunology, medical microbiology, human physiology, pharmacology, pathology, molecular biology and biotechnology. The course provides a regional perspective relevant to Malaysian healthcare primarily achieved by the inclusion of appropriate examples and case studies and work-based training in hospitals and medical research centers.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

• apply knowledge of scientific principles, concepts and skills in areas of science relevant to the field of biomedical science, such as anatomy, human physiology, immunology, cellular metabolism/biochemistry, medical microbiology, pathology and pharmacology
• apply critical thinking, quantitative and qualitative techniques that would be applicable in a medical laboratory and hospital setting in biomedical science
• demonstrate ethical, social and international understanding in the context of biomedical science
• communicate effectively, liaise and cooperate with others in a multidisciplinary setting, and write professionally in the field of biomedical science
• assess and effectively manage occupational health and safety issues related to biomedical science activities in a medical laboratory and hospital setting.

Course progression requirements

Students must complete the mathematics/statistics requirement at stage one before enrolling in level two science units.

Students must complete MBS3800 Medical bioscience internship which is a minimum of eight weeks of professional training via an approved placement in a clinical or medical laboratory or community health organisation in order to complete the requirements for this course.

This course consists of core and elective units.

Students cannot take additional units that exceed the 144 credit points required for the course. Students wishing to take additional units can only enrol on a single unit (non-award) basis (full-fee) with the approval of the faculty.

Students must complete:

(a.) the following units:

• ANT1800 Introduction to anatomy
• BIO1011 Biology I
• BIO1022 Biology II
• BTH1802 Fundamentals of biotechnology
• BTH2732 Recombinant DNA technology
• BTH2741 Biochemistry
• BTH2752 Cell metabolism
• BTH3722 Medical microbiology
• BTH3752 Molecular biology and biotechnology
• CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced
• CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced
• HUP3810 Principles of pathology I
• HUP3820 Principles of pathology II
• IMM3802 Essentials of applied immunology
• MBS3800 Medical bioscience internship
• MIC2011 Introduction to microbiology and microbial biotechnology
• PHA3800 Fundamentals of toxicology
• PHA3801 Principles of pharmacology
• PHY2810 Physiology of human body systems
• PHY2820 Physiology of human health
• SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning or STA1010 Statistical methods for science
• SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication

(b.) 12 points of elective units chosen from any faculty, including units offered for other science courses.

When selecting elective units, these can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) and indexes of unitsindexes of units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/) in the current edition of the Handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3. Note: Some non-science units may require permission from the owning faculty. Students must be able to meet any unit prerequisites.

Note: Students must complete:

• at least 36 points of science units at level one and at least 24 points of science units at level three
• no more than 60 points of level one units overall.

Recommended program of study

Stage one

• ANT1800
• BIO1011
• BIO1022
• BTH1802
• CHM1051
• CHM1052
• SCI1020 or STA1010
• one 6-point elective unit

Stage two

• BTH2732
• BTH2741
• BTH2752
• MIC2011
• PHY2810
• PHY2820
• SCI2010
• one 6-point elective unit

Stage three

• BTH3722
• BTH3752
• HUP3810
• HUP3820
• IMM3802
• MBS3800
• PHA3800
• PHA3801

Bachelor of Medical Bioscience

The course provides students with a broad, general science education, as well as specialist training in one or more science disciplines. The flexibility of the course and the wide range of majors and minors allow students to explore new areas, further develop their strengths in science and to pursue their interests. The emphasis on generic skills - quantitative literacy, data analysis, information literacy, problem solving, communication and presentation skills, and the capacity to work in teams - and specialisation in at least one discipline ensures a firm foundation for a career in science. Graduates will be equipped for a variety of careers or for honours and postgraduate study, leading to global employment opportunities in any of the traditional and emerging careers for scientists.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 7, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

• demonstrate broad knowledge and technical skills in at least one major in science, and a basic understanding of science disciplines other than those in which they major
• develop, apply, integrate and generate scientific knowledge in professional contexts to analyse challenges and to develop effective solutions
• demonstrate understanding of the importance of science to the human endeavour
• collect, organise, analyse and interpret data meaningfully, using mathematical and statistical tools as appropriate to the discipline of specialisation
• convey ideas and results effectively to diverse audiences and in a variety of formats
• work and learn in both independent and collaborative ways with others to encompass diverse abilities and perspectives
• exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.

Course progression requirements

Students must complete the level one sequences and the mathematics/statistics requirement at stage one before enrolling in level two science units.

This course consists of a science major, two level-one science sequences, a level-one mathematics or statistics unit, a level-two science core unit, a specified number of science units and free elective units.

Students cannot take additional units that exceed the 144 credit points required for the course. Students wishing to take additional units can only enrol on a single unit (non-award) basis (full-fee) with the approval of the faculty.

Refer to the course mapcourse map (http://monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/managing-studies/course-maps/) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

All students

Students must complete:

(A.) core science studies (96 points) comprising:

(1.) a minimum of two approved level-one sequencesapproved level-one sequences (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/undergrad/sci-sequences.html) in science (24 points)

(2.) at least one of the following level-one mathematics or statistics units (6 points) if not already taken as part of a level one approved sequence:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science*

* Note: Students in the double degree 1469 Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science cannot choose this unit.

(3.) a science major chosen from those listed under 'Areas of study' for the campus on which the student is enrolled (48 points)

(4.) one of the following core units:

• SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication
• SCI2015 Scientific practice and communication (advanced)

(5.) additional science electives to take the total for science studies to 96 points.

Overall students must complete:

• 36 points of science units at level one (double-degree students may replace one of the level-one units with a level-two science unit if required)
• 60 points of science units at level-two and three combined with at least 24 points of science units at level-three.

Single degree students only

Students must in addition to the above complete:

(B.) free elective units (48 points) which can be chosen:

• from Science or another faculty
• to form additional level-one science sequences
• to form science minors or a second science major, or minors/major from another faculty
• as individual units.

Note: A maximum of 60 points of level-one units can be taken overall.

Free elective units can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) and indexes of unitsindexes of units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/) in the current edition of the Handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3. Note: Some non-Science units may require permission from the owning faculty. Students must be able to meet any unit prerequisites.

Stage one

Students must complete six level-one science units including at least two approved level-one sequencesapproved level-one sequences (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/undergrad/sci-sequences.html) and the level-one mathematics or statistics unit (if not already completed as part of a level one approved sequence). Double degree students may replace one of the level-one units with a level-two science unit if required.

The choice of level-one sequences influences the choice of units at stages two and three and lay the foundation for further study in a science discipline. To ensure that the maximum choice of science majors are available at level two, it is recommended that three level-one sequences in science are completed.

The level one mathematics/statistics unit taken will depend on a student's mathematics background and interests:

• The statistics units SCI1020 (Introduction to statistical reasoning) and STA1010 (Statistical methods for science) are normally recommended for students planning to study areas where experimental design and data analysis skills are particularly important, such as the life sciences.
• SCI1020 is for students without a strong mathematics background, while STA1010 requires students to have studied VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 (or equivalent).
• The mathematical methods units MTH1020 and MTH1030 are recommended for students with an interest in mathematics and/or physics. MTH1020 requires students to have studied VCE Mathematical Methods (or equivalent). MTH1030 requires students to have studied VCE Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) or MTH1020.
• Students with a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject could replace the units MTH1030 and MTH2010 with their advanced versions MTH1035 and MTH2015 respectively. Students will need to seek permission to enrol in these units at Science Student ServicesScience Student Services (http://monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/help/).

Stage two

Students must complete the level-two units towards their proposed major together with the core unit SCI2010 or SCI2015. It is important that the units studied at stage two provide the prerequisites for the level-three units within the major. It is recommended that students consider completing units at level two in more than one science discipline to maximise the choice of majors at level three.

The units studied at stage two should take into account the course requirement of a minimum of ten science units at level two and three with at least four units at level three.

Stage three

Students must complete their science major and any remaining units needed to complete any outstanding course requirements. The level two and level three science units studied at stage three should take into account the overall course requirement of a minimum of ten science units at level two and three with at least four units at level three. Additional considerations include the option of completing a second major or an extended major within the 144 credit points.

Students intending to undertake honours should ensure they complete the specific units required for honours in their chosen major.

Clayton

• Astrophysics
• Atmospheric science
• Biochemistry and molecular biology
• Chemistry
• Computational science
• Developmental biology
• Ecology and conservation biology
• Environmental science
• Genetics
• Geographical science
• Geosciences
• Immunology
• Materials science
• Mathematics and statistics
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology
• Physics
• Physiology
• Plant sciences
• Psychology
• Zoology

Malaysia

• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Chemistry
• Computational science
• Genetics
• Microbiology
• Physiology
• Psychology
• Tropical environmental biology

To be eligible to apply for entry into the Bachelor of Science (Honours), students must obtain a distinction grade average (70 per cent) or above in 24 points of studies in relevant units at level three, which will normally include at least 18 points of units in the area of study in which they wish to undertake honours.

Bachelor of Science

The course aims to provide students with the opportunity to combine the strong communication skills, critical analysis and problem-solving ability of a science degree with mathematical and computational thinking and the IT skills required to solve complex scientific problems.

Eligible students who achieve a distinction average may apply to participate in the Industry Based Learning (IBL) placement stream of the Bachelor of Computer Science. IBL students are awarded a scholarship and undertake a 22-week industry placement with participating companies as directed by the University. The student's work during the placement will be structured and assessed as part of the degree.

Refer to the outcomes for the single degrees S2000 Bachelor of Science and 2380 Bachelor of Computer Science.

The industry-based learning (IBL) stream

The IBL placement program of the computer science component of this double degree is available to all eligible students. A limited number of places will be available. Selection will be made after the completion of second year and will be based on academic performance and an interview conducted by industry partners. IBL students are required to be available during the normal holiday periods in summer and winter for special units and industry-based learning placements.

Industry-based learning stream students must undertake an industry placement to complete the requirements of the course.

This course consists of a major in a science discipline, along with a specified number of core, elective and additional units in both science and computer science.

Students in this course cannot take units from faculties other than the Faculty of Information Technology and the Faculty of Science.

The Faculty of Science requires the science units to be chosen from the science units listed in the section Science majors and minorsScience majors and minors (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html) in this Handbook.

For the purposes of this course, computer science units (FIT-coded) and MTH3051 are not considered as science units.

Students cannot take additional units that exceed the 192 credit points required for the course. Students wishing to take additional units can only do so on a single unit basis (full-fee paying basis) with the approval of the faculty.

Students must complete 96 points of science units and 96 points of units offered by the Faculty of Information Technology as outlined below.

Refer to the course mapcourse map (http://monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/managing-studies/course-maps/) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Science component

Students must complete:

(1.) 16 units (96 credit points) of science units including:

(a.) at least two Approved level-one sequences in ScienceApproved level-one sequences in Science (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/undergrad/sci-sequences.html).

(b.) at least one level-one mathematics or statistics unit from:

• MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science

(c.) a science major (48 points) chosen from the science disciplines offered on the Clayton campus (see notes below)

(d.) a core unit:

• SCI2010 Scientific practice and communication or SCI2015 Scientific practice and communication (advanced)

(e.) a minor in mathematics (see noted below)

(f.) additional science units to take the total credit points to 96.

Notes:

For details of available science majors, consult the section Science majors and minors - ClaytonScience majors and minors - Clayton (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html) in this Handbook.

Within the science component a maximum of six level-one science units (36 points) can be taken overall.

A minimum of ten science units (60 points) at level two and three (including either SCI2010 or SCI2015) must be taken, with at least four science units at level three.

Students should contact Science Student Services before enrolling in any stage of the double degree to ensure that the program they wish to follow will satisfy prerequisites necessary for higher stages. For information relating to course planning, science majors and minors, students should refer to the Science Faculty InformationFaculty Information (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/undergrad/sci.html) section in this Handbook.

Computer science component

Students must complete:

(2.) 96 credit points of computer science units including:

(a.) 13 core units (78 points):

• FIT1004 Data management
• FIT1008 Introduction to computer science
• FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving
• FIT1031 Computers and networks
• FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2002 Project management*
• FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures
• FIT2014 Theory of computation
• FIT3139 Computational science
• FIT3140 Advanced programming
• FIT3143 Parallel computing
• FIT3036 Computer science project or FIT3144 Advanced computer science project (12 points)**

(b.) the following unit (6 points):

• MTH3051 Introduction to computational mathematics

(c.) two approved level-three computer science elective unitscomputer science elective units (http://infotech.monash.edu.au/current/course-information/2380-electives.html) (12 points)**

Recommended program of study

Stage one (all students)

• FIT1004 Data management
• FIT1008 Introduction to computer science
• FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving
• FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• MTH1030* Techniques for modelling and MTH1020*** Analysis of change or MTH2010*** Multivariable calculus
• a 12 point level-one sequence in a science discipline other than mathematics

Note: Students with a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject could replace the units MTH1030 and MTH2010 with their advanced versions MTH1035 and MTH2015 respectively. Students will need to seek permission to enrol in these units at Science Student ServicesScience Student Services (http://monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/help/).

Stage two (all students)

• FIT1031 Computers and networks
• FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures
• FIT2014 Theory of computation
• MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science or STA1010 Statistical methods for science
• MTH2010*** (if not already completed) or the core unit SCI2010 or SCI2015***
• MTH2032 Differential equations and modelling
• 12 points of science units to complete a minor other than mathematics or computational science

At the end of stage two, students should have completed two minors - one in mathematics and one in another science discipline (not including computational science).

Stages three and four

General stream

• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2002 Project management
• FIT3139 Computational science
• FIT3140 Advanced programming
• FIT3143 Parallel computing
• FIT3036 Computer science project or FIT3144 Advanced computer science project (12 points)**
• MTH3051 Introduction to computational mathematics
• SCI2010 or SCI2015*** (if not already completed)
• 24 points of science units to complete a science major in either mathematics or the area of the minor completed at stage two
• two or three elective science units to complete a total of 96 credit points of science
• two level three approved computer science elective unitscomputer science elective units (http://infotech.monash.edu.au/current/course-information/2380-electives.html)**

IBL stream

• FIT2001 Systems development
• FIT2002 Project management*
• FIT3139 Computational science
• FIT3140 Advanced programming
• FIT3143 Parallel computing
• FIT3045 Industry-based learning (18 points)
• MTH3051 Introduction to computational mathematics
• SCI2010 or SCI2015*** (if not already completed)
• 24 points of science units to complete a major in a science discipline, in either mathematics or the area of the minor completed at stage two
• two or three elective science units to complete a total of 96 credit points of science units. Within the science component the units studied at stages three and four must take into account the requirement of a minimum of ten science units at level two and three (including SCI2010 or SCI2015), with at least four science units at level three.

* FIT2002 should be completed in summer semester, otherwise IBL students will need to overload in one semester by one unit.

** Students who complete the 12-point computer science project will only complete one approved level three computer science elective.

*** Students who have not completed the prerequisite requirements for MTH1030 should complete MTH1020 and MTH1030 at stage one, complete MTH2010 instead of SCI2010 or SCI2015 at stage two, and complete SCI2010 or SCI2015 instead of one of the science elective units at stage three.

Students may apply for admission to an honours program in science or computer science, following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 credit points of units including all of the science or computer science requirements for the single degree. Students who are considering doing honours in science prior to completing the double degree should consult with Science Student Services regarding their unit selection prior to re-enrolling for level three.

Students may be eligible to exit the double degree program and graduate with either a Bachelor of Science or a Bachelor of Computer Science after three years, depending on the units studied.

Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Science prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the science requirements for the single degree. Students who wish to graduate with a Bachelor of Computer Science prior to the completion of the double degree must have completed at least 144 points of studies, including all of the computer science requirements for the single degree .

Bachelor of Computer Science
Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Global Studies component has been designed for students who seek to be leaders in applying their knowledge to these global challenges. The course aims to develop leadership for social change focusing on key capabilities: creativity, teamwork, cross-cultural collaboration, critical thinking, self-learning, analytical writing skills. All core units will enable students to apply their learning in practical and professional 'real life' contexts. The course has a choice of three specialisations: international studies, international relations, or global cultural literacies which includes a language major.Part of these studies are taken overseas at a Monash off-shore campus or at another partner exchange institution.

The science component aims to provide a broad, general science education with an emphasis on generic skills which include numeracy, data analysis and presentation skills, and the capacity to work in teams. Graduates will also have specialist training in at least one science discipline, in preparation for honours or postgraduate study, or for employment in any of the traditional careers for scientists.

Overseas study costs

Students need to be aware that there will be personal financial costs associated with the compulsory overseas study component of this course. Grants may be available but are not guaranteed. Contact Monash AbroadMonash Abroad (http://www.monash.edu.au/students/studyabroad) for details.

Students must complete 96 points from the Faculty of Arts and 96 points from the Faculty of Science as outlined in the following single degrees:

• S2000 Bachelor of Science
• A2001 Bachelor of Global Studies.

Refer to the single degrees for all information and requirements for this double-degree course.

Refer to the course mapcourse map (http://monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/managing-studies/course-maps/) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Students cannot take additional units that exceed the 192 credit points required for the course. Students wishing to take units above the minimum course requirements can only enrol on a single unit (non-award) basis (full-fee) with the approval of the faculty.

Students may apply for admission to an honours program in science or arts, following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the science or arts requirements for the single degree. Students who are considering doing honours in science prior to completing the double degree should consult with Science Student Services regarding their unit selection prior to re-enrolling for level three.

Students may exit this course early and apply to graduate with either of the following, provided they have completed at least 144 points of units and satisfied the requirements for that award:

• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Global Studies.

Bachelor of Global Studies
Bachelor of Science

This double-degree course provides an opportunity to combine studies in science with a specialisation in the field of aerospace engineering. In the double-degree course structure, restrictions have been imposed in terms of prescribed units to ensure that students pursue studies that suitably equip them for the subsequent levels in science and engineering.

Refer to the degree entries for 4639 Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (Honours) and S2000 Bachelor of Science.

Vacation work/industrial experience

The Faculty of Engineering strongly recommends that all undergraduate students enrolled in four, five and six year engineering single or double degrees complete 12 weeks of engineering vacation employment. Vacation employment is an integral part of student development, and is an excellent avenue to prepare for future engineering careers by gaining experience in an industrial setting and establishing industry networks.

Refer to the Faculty of Engineering professional recognitionprofessional recognition (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2014handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of a combination of core and elective units in aerospace engineering along with studies in physics and mathematical sciences, and additional science units.

Students in this course cannot take units from faculties other than the Faculty of Engineering and Faculty of Science.

Refer to the course mapcourse map (http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-map.html) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Engineering component

Students must complete 132 points of engineering studies as follows:

• ENG1001 Engineering design: lighter, faster, stronger
• ENG1002 Engineering design: cleaner, safer, smarter
• ENG1060 Engineering computing
• MAE2401 Aircraft structures I
• MAE2402 Thermodynamics and heat transfer
• MAE2403 Aerospace computational mechanics
• MAE2404 Aerodynamics I
• MAE2405 Aircraft performance
• MAE3401 Aerodynamics II
• MAE3402 Aerospace design project
• MAE3404 Flight vehicle dynamics
• MAE3405 Flight vehicle propulsion
• MAE3406 Aerospace materials
• MAE3407 Aircraft structures II
• MAE3408 Systems and control
• MAE4404 Aerospace practices
• MAE4408 Damage tolerance and airworthiness
• MEC2401 Dynamics I
• MEC2402 Engineering design I
• MEC4401 Final year project
• MEC4426 Computer-aided design
• one 6-point elective from the list of aerospace engineering electives

Aerospace engineering electives

• MAE4407 Instrumentation and avionics
• MAE4409 Wing design*
• MAE4965 Advanced aerodynamics and turbulence
• MAE4980 Aircraft engines
• MEC4402 Final year project - Thesis**
• MEC4403 Research project***
• MEC4418 Control systems
• MEC4428 Advanced dynamics
• MEC4446 Composite structures
• MEC4447 Computers in fluids and energy
• MEC4459 Wind engineering

* Preferred elective

** Students need to have achieved an aggregate score of at least 70 per cent to enrol in this unit.

*** Subject to departmental approval.

Science component

Students must complete 108 points of science studies as follows:

(a.) one of the following pairs of units in a level-one science sequence (12 points):

• ASP1010 Earth to cosmos - introductory astronomy and ASP1022 Life and the universe
• BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1022 Biology II
• CHM1011 Chemistry I or CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced, and CHM1022 Chemistry II or CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced
• ESC1011 Planet earth: Our place in the universe and ESC1022 Planet earth: Surface processes
• FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving and FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science

(b.) a mathematics major (48 points) including:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change (for students who have not completed VCE units 3 and 4 of specialist mathematics
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• MTH2010 Multivariable calculus
• MTH2021 Linear algebra and applications
• MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling
• 18 points (if completed MTH1020) or 24 points of approved science units to complete a major in mathematicsmathematics (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/mathematics-and-statistics/). Recommended to include MTH3020 Complex analysis and integral transforms.

Students with a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject could replace MTH1030, and MTH2010 and MTH2021 with their advanced versions MTH1035, and MTH2015 and MTH2025 respectively. Students will need to seek permission from Science Student ServicesScience Student Services (http://monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/help/) to enrol in these units.

(c.) the following physics units (24 points):

• PHS1011 Physics or PHS1080 Foundation physics*
• PHS1022 Physics
• PHS2011 Physics: Quantum concepts and technologies
• PHS2022 Physics for communications and measurement

* Students who have not completed VCE units 3 and 4 of Physics are required to complete this foundation unit.

(d.) 24 points of approved science units to complete one of the following:

• a second major in science other than mathematics
• an extended major in mathematics

Suitable units can be identified using browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) or by referring to the Science areas of studyScience areas of study (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/index-byfaculty-sci.html) in the current edition of the Handbook. Students must be able to meet any unit prerequisites.Students should contact the appropriate science or engineering course adviser before enrolling in any stage of the double-degree program to ensure that the program they wish to follow will satisfy prerequisites necessary for higher stages. In some special cases, students may choose to overload at stages two or three if they have not completed all of the prerequisites for their chosen second science major.

Students may apply for admission to an honours level in science following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the requirements of the science component.

Students who are considering doing honours in science prior to completing the double degree should consult with the Faculty of Science regarding their unit selection prior to re-enrolling for stage three.

Students may exit from the double-degree program and graduate with only one of the single degrees providing all requirements for that degree have been met.

Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Science

Students must complete 108 points from the Faculty of Education and 96 points from the Faculty of Science as outlined in the following single degrees:

• D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours)
• S2000 Bachelor of Science.

Refer to the:

(a.) single degree entries in this Handbook for all information and requirements for this double-degree course:

• for the requirements of the education component of this degree refer to D3001 Bachelor of Education (Honours) course entry and the Primary education specialisationPrimary education specialisation (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/primary-education/hons-edu-primary-education.html) and the Secondary education specialisationSecondary education specialisation (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/aos/secondary-education/hons-edu-secondary-education.html).

(b.) course mapscourse maps (http://monash.edu/education/current-students/courses/maps/2015/) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Students may apply for admission to an honours program in the Faculty of Science following the completion of this double degree or an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the science requirements for the single degree. Students who are considering doing honours in science prior to completing the double degree should consult with Science Student ServicesScience Student Services (http://monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/help/) regarding their unit selection prior to re-enrolling for level three.

Relevant honours

• 0051 Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Students may exit this course early and apply to graduate with either of the following, provided they have satisfied the requirements for that award:

• Bachelor of Education Studies* after successful completion of 144 credit points of study (a minimum of 48 credit points must be at level 3 or higher)
• Bachelor of Science.

* Note: This exit award does not qualify graduates to be registered or employed as teachers.

Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Primary Education
Bachelor of Education (Honours) in Secondary Education
Bachelor of Science

The actual education award conferred depends on the education specialisation completed.

This double degree provides an excellent opportunity to combine studies in relevant areas of science with a specialisation in environmental engineering.

Refer to the outcomes for the single degrees 4643 Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) and S2000 Bachelor of Science.

Vacation work/industrial experience

The Faculty of Engineering strongly recommends that all undergraduate students enrolled in four, five and six year engineering single or double degrees complete 12 weeks of engineering vacation employment. Vacation employment is an integral part of student development, and is an excellent avenue to prepare for future engineering careers by gaining experience in an industrial setting and establishing industry networks.

Refer to the Faculty of Engineering's Professional recognition of coursesProfessional recognition of courses (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2014handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

(a.) 138 points of environmental engineering studies composed of core and elective units, and foundation units if required, plus a choice of streams at levels four and five

(b.) 102 points of science studies composed of compulsory units and at least one major in a science discipline, with no more than 36 points of science units at level one and at least 24 points at level three.

In the double-degree course structure, restrictions have been imposed in terms of prescribed units to ensure that students pursue studies that suitably equip them for the subsequent levels in science and engineering.

Students must complete at least one major in a science discipline along with core units in environmental science towards the science component. The science major must be selected from those listed under 'Available science majors'.

Students should contact the appropriate science or engineering course adviser before enrolling in any level of the double degree, to ensure that the program of study they wish to follow will satisfy prerequisites necessary for higher levels. In some special cases, students may choose to overload at levels two or three if they have not completed all of the prerequisites for their chosen science major sequences.

Refer to the course mapcourse map (http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-map.html) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Environmental engineering component

Students must complete 138 points of environmental engineering studies:

• BTC3100 Sustainability and the law
• CHE2162 Material and energy balances
• CHE2164 Thermodynamics I
• CHE3163 Sustainable processing I* or CIV3205 Project management for civil engineers**
• CHE4170 Design project (12 points)* or ENE4603 Environmental project A and ENE4212 Environmental design (12 points)**
• CIV2263 Water systems
• CIV2282 Transport and traffic engineering
• CIV3248 Groundwater and environmental geomechanics
• CIV3264 Urban water and wastewater systems
• ECC2800 Prosperity, poverty and sustainablility in a globalised world
• ENE1621 Environmental engineering
• ENE2503 Materials properties and recycling
• ENE3048 Energy and the environment
• ENE3606 The air environment
• ENE3608 Environmental impact assessment and management systems
• ENE4607 Environmental risk assessment
• ENG1001 Engineering design: lighter, faster, stronger
• ENG1002 Engineering design: cleaner, safer, smarter or MTH1020 Analysis of change***
• ENG1060 Computing for engineers
• ENG2091 Advanced engineering mathematics A
• 12 points of electives in the student's chosen stream

* For students undertaking the environmental process engineering stream.

** For students undertaking the water and land management or transport and the built environment streams.

*** For students without VCE specialist mathematics.

Streams

Environmental process engineering

• CHE3161 Chemistry and chemical thermodynamics
• CHE3162 Process control
• CHE3164 Reaction engineering
• CHE3165 Separation processes
• CHE3166 Process design
• CHE3175 Sustainable process engineering case studies
• CHE4173 Sustainable processing 2
• ENE4603 Environmental project A
• MTE4593 Materials and environment
• MTE4599 Materials for energy technologies

Water and land management

• CIV2207 Computer and water systems modelling
• CIV3247 Geomechanics II
• CIV3204 Engineering investigations
• CIV4248 Ground hazards engineering
• CIV4261 Integrated urban water management
• CIV4268 Water resources management
• ENE4604 Environmental project B
• MTE4593 Materials and environment
• MTE4599 Materials for energy technologies

Transport and the built environment

• CIV2206 Mechanics of solids
• CIV2225 Design of steel and timber structures
• CIV2226 Design of concrete and masonry structures
• CIV3221 Building structures and technology
• CIV3247 Geomechanics II
• CIV3283 Road engineering
• CIV4234 Advanced structural analysis
• CIV4235 Advanced structural design
• CIV4249 Foundation engineering
• CIV4283 Transport planning
• CIV4284 Transport systems
• ENE4604 Environmental project B
• MTE4593 Materials and environment
• MTE4599 Materials for energy technologies

Science component

Students must complete 102 points of science studies:

(a.) two pairs of level-one science units (12 points) from:

• ASP1010 Earth to cosmos - introductory astronomy and ASP1022 Life and the universe
• ATS1310 Extreme earth: Natural hazards and human vulnerability and ATS1301 Australian physical environments: Evolution, status and management or ATS1309 The global challenge
• BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1022 Biology II or BIO1042 Environmental biology
• CHM1011 Chemistry I or CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced, plus CHM1022 Chemistry II or CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced
• ESC1011 Planet earth: Our place in the universe and ESC1022 Planet earth: Surface processes
• FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving and FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• PHS1011 Physics (or PHS1080 Foundation physics) and PHS1022 Physics
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science

(b.) a further 36 points of units towards one of the majors listed under 'Areas of study'

(c.) two core biology units (12 points):

• BIO2011 Ecology and biodiversity
• BIO2040 Conservation biology

(d.) one core mathematics unit (6 points):

• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling

(e.) three core environmental science units (18 points):

• ATS2548 Environmental policy and management
• ENV2022 Environmental analysis 1: Sampling and monitoring
• ENV3022 Environmental technology

(f.) 18 points of units offered by the Faculty of Science

Science units can be identified using the browse units tool browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) or index of Science faculty units index of Science faculty unitsindex of Science faculty units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/index-byfaculty-sci.html) in the current edition of the handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3. Careful selection of units may allow completion of an additional major. Students must be able to meet any unit prerequisites. Consult the faculty for advice.

Available science majors

• Astrophysics
• Atmospheric science
• Chemistry
• Computational science
• Ecology and conservation biology
• Genetics
• Geographical science
• Geosciences
• Mathematics and statistics
• Physics
• Plant sciences
• Zoology

Students may apply for admission to an honours level in science following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the science requirements for that branch of the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Environmental Engineering.

The honours year in science may be undertaken by intermitting from the double degree, or on completion of the double degree.

Students may exit from the double-degree program and graduate with only one of the single degrees providing all requirements for that degree have been met.

Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours)
Bachelor of Science

The maximum amount of credit allowable towards the Bachelor of Laws (Honours) component is 60 points. The maximum amount of credit allowable towards the Bachelor of Science component is 48 points.

Students must complete 156 points from the Faculty of Law and 96 points from the Faculty of Science as outlined in the following single degrees:

• L3001 Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
• S2000 Bachelor of Science

Refer to the:

• single degree entries in this Handbook for all information and requirements for this double-degree course
• course papcourse pap (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-unit-information/undergraduate-degrees-in-law.html) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Students may apply for admission to an honours program in the Faculty of Science following the completion of this double degree or an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the science requirements for the single degree.

following the completion of this double degree or an approved combination Students who are considering doing honours in science prior to completing the double degree should consult with Science Student ServicesScience Student Services (http://monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/help/) regarding their unit selection prior to re-enrolling for level three.

High achieving students enrolled in the Bachelor or Laws (Hons) single or double degrees have the opportunity of undertaking a maximum of two masters-level electives, which would be counted towards their Master of Laws (LLM) degree if they wish to progress to LLM studies within ten years. Visit the Master of Laws elective programMaster of Laws elective program (http://www.law.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-unit-information/master-of-laws-elective-program.html) web page for full details.

Relevant honours

• 0051 Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Students may exit from this double degree and graduate with only one of the single degrees providing all requirements for that single degree have been met.

Refer to the relevant single degree entry for details.

Bachelor of Laws (Honours)
Bachelor of Science

This course aims to provide students with a higher level of experience in independent analysis and research in their chosen area of expertise. In special circumstances, the dean, acting on the recommendation of the heads of schools, may approve candidature embracing more than one discipline. The degree with honours is awarded on the successful completion of a program of advanced study including a supervised research project which will include a contribution to the knowledge of the subject by original work and a critical review of the literature. The course has vocational aims but also provides a preparation for higher degree studies.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

• demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in at least one area of science
• develop, apply, integrate and generate scientific knowledge in professional contexts to analyse challenges and to develop effective solutions
• convey ideas and results effectively to diverse audiences and in a variety of formats, and present scientific work in a potentially publishable way
• work independently to undertake a scientific literature review, and to design develop and implement a research project
• collect, organise, analyse, interpret and present data meaningfully, using mathematical and statistical tools as appropriate to the discipline of specialisation
• exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.

Students who have successfully qualified for course S2000 Bachelor of Science (previously 0050), or equivalent, with at least a distinction grade average (70 per cent) in 24 points of level three units in the relevant science discipline. These 24 points of studies will normally include at least 18 points of units in the area of study in which they wish to undertake honours. Students in science double degrees must have completed at least 144 points of units in that course, including all of the science requirements in the single degree, before they may apply for entry to honours.

The specific requirements for the award of a degree with honours is dependent on the field of study but in general will include advanced coursework and specified assessment tasks, a thesis component and seminars/oral presentations.

Schools are able to cater substantially for the interests of individual students, although there may be compulsory elements to be completed by all students in some disciplines. The work to be completed by a candidate will be as prescribed by the relevant head of school.

Further details about the requirements for honours in each discipline, along with faculty honours policies and guidelines are available on the Faculty of Science honourshonours (http://monash.edu/science/current/honours/) web page.

Students, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff :

(a.) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty in the student's chosen discipline, including attending and/or presenting at seminars, undertaking any required coursework studies and other related activities as indicated by the faculty

(b.) submit for assessment a thesis of a specified length on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners.

Students enrol in the following units depending on their area of specialisation.

Clayton

Anatomy and developmental biology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Astrophysics

• ASP4100 Astrophysics honours part 2 (project) (24 points)
• ASP4200 Astrophysics honours part 1 (24 points)

Atmospheric science

• ATM4100 Atmospheric science honours part 2 (project) (24 points)
• ATM4200 Atmospheric science honours part 1 (24 points)

Biochemistry and molecular biology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Chemistry

• CHM4100 Chemistry research project (36 points)
• CHM4201 Chemistry honours coursework (12 points)

Computational science

Honours thesis (24 points) consisting of the following units:

• FIT4441 Honours thesis part 1
• FIT4442 Honours thesis part 2
• FIT4443 Honours thesis part 3
• FIT4444 Honours thesis final

plus:

• FIT4005 IT research methods (6 points)
• two computer science electives as published by the Faculty of Information Technology (12 Points)

plus one of the following computer science electives (6 points):

• FIT4009 Advanced topics in intelligent systems
• FIT4010 Advanced topics in algorithms and discrete structures
• FIT4012 Advanced topics in computational sciences

Ecology and conservation biology

• BIO4100 Biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4200 Advanced coursework in biology (12 points)

Genetics

• BIO4100 Biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4200 Advanced coursework in biology (12 points)

Geographical science

• ATS4778 Geographical science honours thesis 1 (12 points)
• ATS4779 Geographical science honours thesis 2 (12 points)
• ATS4776 Seminar in geography (12 points)
• ATS4889 Directed studies in geography (12 points)

Geophysics

• GPS4100 Geophysics research project (36 points)
• GPS4200 Geophysics honours coursework (12 points)

Geosciences

• ESC4100 Earth sciences research project (36 points)
• ESC4200 Earth sciences honours coursework (12 points)

Immunology and medical biology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Materials science

• MSC4100 Materials science project (24 points)
• MSC4200 Advanced materials science (24 points)

Mathematics and statistics

• MTH4100 Mathematics honours part 2 (project) (24 points)
• MTH4200 Mathematics honours part 1 (24 points)

Microbiology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Pharmacology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Physics

• PHS4100 Physics thesis project (24 points)
• PHS4200 Advanced physics (24 points)

Physiology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Plant sciences

• BIO4100 Biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4200 Advanced coursework in biology (12 points)

Psychology

• PSY4100 Psychology honours: Research project (24 points)
• PSY4210 Statistics and research design for professional psychology (6 points)
• PSY4220 Ethical and professional issues in psychology (6 points)
• PSY4270 Psychological assessment (6 points)

plus one of the following psychology electives (6 points):

• PSY4110 Psychology in society
• PSY4120 Mental health and illness
• PSY4130 Developmental psychology and clinical neuroscience

Regenerative medicine

• MIS4100 Regenerative medicine research project (36 points)
• MIS4200 Advanced studies in regenerative medicine (12 points)

Zoology

• BIO4100 Biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4200 Advanced coursework in biology (12 points)

Gippsland

Available areas of study include:

• biochemistry
• biotechnology
• chemistry
• ecology and environmental management
• medical bioscience
• microbiology

All students must complete the following:

• ASC4100 Honours research project (36 points)
• ASC4200 Honours coursework (12 points)

Malaysia

Biotechnology

• BTH4100 Biotechnology research project (36 points)
• BTH4280 Honours coursework in biotechnology (12 points)

Medical bioscience

• MBS4100 Medical bioscience research project (36 points)
• MBS4280 Honours coursework in medical bioscience (12 points)

Food science and technology

• FST4100 Food science and technology research project (36 points)
• FST4280 Honours coursework food science and technology (12 points)

Psychology

• PSY4100 Psychology honours: Research project (24 points)
• PSY4210 Statistics and research design for professional psychology (6 points)
• PSY4220 Ethical and professional issues in psychology (6 points)
• PSY4270 Psychological assessment (6 points)

plus one of the following psychology electives (6 points):

• PSY4110 Psychology in society
• PSY4130 Developmental psychology and clinical neuroscience
  

Tropical environmental biology

• BIO4180 Tropical environmental biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4280 Honours coursework in tropical environmental biology (12 points)

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

The course aims to provide students who have qualified for 1120 Bachelor of Science (Science Scholar Program) with a higher level of experience in independent analysis and research in their chosen area of expertise. The degree with honours is awarded upon the successful completion of a program of advanced study including a supervised research project which will include a contribution to the knowledge of the subject by original work and a critical review of the literature. This course has vocational aims but also provides preparation for higher degree studies.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

• demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in at least one area of science
• develop, apply, integrate and generate scientific knowledge in professional contexts to analyse challenges and to develop effective solutions
• convey ideas and results effectively to diverse audiences and in a variety of formats, and present scientific work in a potentially publishable way
• work independently to undertake a scientific literature review, and to design develop and implement a research project
• collect, organise, analyse, interpret and present data meaningfully, using mathematical and statistical tools as appropriate to the discipline of specialisation
• exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.

Students who have successfully qualified for course 1120 Bachelor of Science (Science Scholar Program) with at least a distinction grade average (70 per cent) in 24 points of studies in level three units in the relevant science discipline may apply to enter. These 24 points of studies will normally include at least 18 points of units in the area of study in which they wish to undertake honours.

The specific requirements for the award of a degree with honours is dependent on the discipline but in general will include advanced coursework and specified assessment tasks, a thesis component and seminars/oral presentations.

Schools are able to cater substantially for the interests of individual students, although there may be compulsory elements to be completed by all students in some disciplines. The work to be completed by a candidate will be as prescribed by the relevant head of school.

Further details about the requirements for honours in each discipline, along with faculty honours policies and guidelines are available on the Faculty of Science honourshonours (http://monash.edu/science/current/honours/) web page.

Students, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

(a.) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty in the student's chosen discipline, including attending and/or presenting at seminars, undertaking any required coursework studies and other related activities as indicated by the faculty

(b.) submit for assessment a thesis of a specified length on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners.

Students enrol in the following units depending on their area of specialisation.

Anatomy and developmental biology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Astrophysics

• ASP4100 Astrophysics honours part 2 (project) (24 points)
• ASP4200 Astrophysics honours part 1 (24 points)

Atmospheric science

• ATM4100 Atmospheric science honours part 2 (project) (24 points)
• ATM4200 Atmospheric science honours part 1 (24 points)

Biochemistry and molecular biology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Chemistry

• CHM4100 Chemistry research project (36 points)
• CHM4201 Chemistry honours coursework (12 points)

Computational science

Honours thesis (24 points) consisting of the following units:

• FIT4441 Honours thesis part 1
• FIT4442 Honours thesis part 2
• FIT4443 Honours thesis part 3
• FIT4444 Honours thesis final

plus:

• FIT4005 IT research methods (6 points)
• two computer science electives as published by the Faculty of Information Technology (12 Points)

plus one of the following computer science electives (6 points):

• FIT4009 Advanced topics in intelligent systems
• FIT4010 Advanced topics in algorithms and discrete structures
• FIT4012 Advanced topics in computational sciences

Ecology and conservation biology

• BIO4100 Biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4200 Advanced coursework in biology (12 points)

Genetics

• BIO4100 Biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4200 Advanced coursework in biology (12 points)

Geographical science

• ATS4778 Geographical science honours thesis 1 (12 points)
• ATS4779 Geographical science honours thesis 2 (12 points)
• ATS4776 Seminar in geography (12 points)
• ATS4889 Directed studies in geography (12 points)

Geophysics

• GPS4100 Geophysics research project (36 points)
• GPS4200 Geophysics honours coursework (12 points)

Geosciences

• ESC4100 Earth sciences research project (36 points)
• ESC4200 Earth sciences honours coursework (12 points)

Immunology and medical biology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Materials science

• MSC4100 Materials science project (24 points)
• MSC4200 Advanced materials science (24 points)

Mathematics and statistics

• MTH4100 Mathematics honours part 2 (project) (24 points)
• MTH4200 Mathematics honours part 1 (24 points)

Microbiology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Pharmacology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Physics

• PHS4100 Physics thesis project (24 points)
• PHS4200 Advanced physics (24 points)

Physiology

• BMH4100 Biomedicine research project (36 points)
• BMH4200 Advanced studies in biomedicine (12 points)

Plant sciences

• BIO4100 Biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4200 Advanced coursework in biology (12 points)

Psychology

• PSY4100 Psychology honours: Research project (24 points)
• PSY4210 Statistics and research design for professional psychology (6 points)
• PSY4220 Ethical and professional issues in psychology (6 points)
• PSY4270 Psychological assessment (6 points)

plus one of the following psychology electives (6 points):

• PSY4110 Psychology in society
• PSY4120 Mental health and illness
• PSY4130 Developmental and clinical neuroscience

Regenerative medicine

• MIS4100 Regenerative medicine research project (36 points)
• MIS4200 Advanced studies in regenerative medicine (12 points)

Zoology

• BIO4100 Biology research project (36 points)
• BIO4200 Advanced coursework in biology (12 points)

Bachelor of Science (Science Scholar Program) (Honours)

This is a high profile course that includes all the elements of a Bachelor of Science, together with formal training in leadership, persuasive communication, and fundamentals of and hands-on practice in transforming an idea into a business or social enterprise. Fundamental to the program is an in depth exploration of the big issues of our time. Working with current leaders in our society, students explore approaches and pathways to potential solutions, and think deeply about the qualities underpinning effective leadership and how to implement change. In their final year, mentored by successful leaders, students tackle a problem of real world significance. The course includes two internships - at least one international - that provide significant experiences in government, business, or a social enterprise such as a placement in an NGO, contributing in a corporate outreach project, or shadowing a CEO.

Graduates of this course will have access to all traditional careers and further studies of science graduates with honours plus many more. They will enter the workforce equipped to grow into leaders capable of exploiting science to address complex challenges. Graduates will have the necessary knowledge and skills to be attractive to top management consultancies, businesses, and institutions. Whatever path graduates take, they will be able to use their broad-based training, learning and experiences as a launch pad to making significant contributions to improving the human condition.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course graduates will be able to:

• demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in major in science, and a basic understanding of at least one major other than the one in which they specialise
• demonstrate understanding of the big challenges of our time, and appreciate the impact individuals can have in addressing them
• listen, understand, and communicate persuasively to a variety of audiences, using a variety of formats and working effectively with media
• by working independently or in teams, apply critical thinking, analysis, evidence gathering, and entrepreneurship and leadership skills to examine challenges, and to develop, implement, and report effective solutions
• apply multicultural literacy to work across and with government, academic, private and public good enterprises, and society
• understand the importance of leadership, social responsibility, ethics and mentoring to success.

Internships

Students must complete two approved internships. One of these will be international and include travel overseas. These internships will involve a placement in government, business, or a social enterprise, contributing in a corporate outreach project, or shadowing a CEO.

Course progression requirements

A sustained high level of achievement must be demonstrated throughout the course. Students are required to maintain at least a distinction average (70 per cent) across all units in each calendar year to remain in the program. Students who do not meet this standard will be required to transfer to S2000 Bachelor of Science.

To be eligible to progress to stage four in this course, students must have completed 144 points including:

• all of (a.) to (e.) listed in the 'Requirements' section for this course
• the levels one to three 'Impact through science' units
• at least a distinction grade average (70 per cent) in 18 points of level three units in a science major
• at least a distinction grade average (70 per cent) in the level three 'Impact through science' units.

This course consists of core and elective units.

Refer to the course mapcourse map (http://monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/managing-studies/course-maps/) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Students must complete the following:

(a.) two 12-point level one science sequences chosen from the following (24 points):

• ATS1310 Extremes: Natural hazards and human vulnerability and ATS1301 Australian physical environments: Evolution, status and management, or ATS1309 The global challenge
• BIO1011 Biology I, and BIO1022 Biology II or BIO1042 Environmental biology
• CHM1011 Chemistry I or CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced plus CHM1022 Chemistry II or CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced
• ESC1011 Planet earth: Our place in the universe and ESC1022 Planet earth: Surface processes
• FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving and FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• MTH1020 Analysis of change and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling, or MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus, or STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• PHS1011 Physics and PHS1022 Physics, or PHS1080 Foundation physics and PHS1022 Physics
• PSY1011 Psychology 1A and PSY1022 Psychology 1B

(b.) at least one level-one mathematics or statistics unit (if not already taken as part of (a.)) from the following (6 points):

• SCI1020 Introduction to statistical reasoning
• MTH1020 Analysis of change
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science

The level one mathematics/statistics unit taken will depend on a student's mathematics background and interests:

• The statistics units SCI1020 (Introduction to statistical reasoning) and STA1010 (Statistical methods for science) are normally recommended for students planning to study areas where experimental design and data analysis skills are particularly important, such as the life sciences.
• SCI1020 is for students without a strong mathematics background, while STA1010 requires students to have studied VCE Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4 (or equivalent).
• The mathematical methods units MTH1020 and MTH1030 are recommended for students with an interest in mathematics and/or physics. MTH1020 requires students to have studied VCE Mathematical Methods (or equivalent). MTH1030 requires students to have studied VCE Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) or MTH1020.
• Students with a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject could replace the units MTH1030 and MTH2010 with their advanced versions MTH1035 and MTH2015 respectively. Students will need to seek permission to enrol in these units at Science Student Services.

(c.) at least one science major (48 points)

The science major must be chosen from the Science majors and minorsScience majors and minors (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html) section in this Handbook.

(d.) a minimum of 48 points of science units at levels two and three taken from any of the science disciplines, with at least 24 points at level three

(e.) two units from the following (12 points):

• ECC1000 Principles of microeconomics
• ECC1100 Principles of macroeconomics
• ACC1000 Principles of accounting and finance
• MGX3100 Management, ethics and corporate governance
• MON2005 Law in professional contexts
• ATS1325 Contemporary worlds 1
• ATS1326 Contemporary worlds 2

(f.) the following seven units (84 points):

• SCI1501 Impact through science 1A
• SCI1502 Impact through science 1B
• SCI2501 Impact through science 2A
• SCI2502 Impact through science 2B
• SCI3xxx Impact through science 3A
• SCI3xxx Impact through science 3B
• SCIxxxx Impact through science project (48 points)

(g.) additional elective units to take the total credit points to 192.

Note: A maximum of 60 points of level-one units can be taken overall.

Electives can be identified using the browse units toolbrowse units tool (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/search) and indexes of unitsindexes of units (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/units/) in the current edition of the Handbook. The level of the unit is indicated by the first number in the unit code; undergraduate units are those that commence with the numbers 1-3. Note: Some non-science units may require permission from the owning faculty. Students must be able to meet any unit prerequisites.

Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours)

This is a high-profile, flexible course with a strong foundation of studies in the enabling sciences, leading to advanced studies in one or two science disciplines. The course is primarily aimed at high-achieving students who expect to pursue honours studies in science. The course encourages the development of strong research, communication and team work skills, and prepares graduates for postgraduate study or for global employment in any of the emerging and traditional fields of science.

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8, the Bologna Cycle 1 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://monash.edu/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that graduates will be able to:

• demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in at least one science discipline and a basic understanding of science disciplines other than those in which they specialise
• develop, apply, integrate and generate scientific knowledge in professional contexts to analyse challenges and to develop effective solutions
• convey ideas and results effectively to diverse audiences and in a variety of formats, and present scientific work in a potentially publishable way
• demonstrate understanding of the importance of science to the human endeavour
• work independently to undertake a scientific literature review, and to design, develop and implement a research project
• collect, organise, analyse, interpret and present data meaningfully, using mathematical and statistical tools as appropriate to the discipline of specialisation
• work and learn in both independent and collaborative ways with others to encompass diverse abilities and perspectives
• exercise personal, professional and social responsibility as a global citizen.

Course progression requirements

A sustained high level of achievement must be demonstrated throughout the course. Students are required to maintain at least a distinction average (70 per cent) across all science units in each calendar year to remain in the course. Students who do not meet this standard will be required to transfer to S2000 Bachelor of Science.

To be eligible to progress to honours at stage four in this course, students must have completed 144 points of units including:

• all of (a.) to (f.) in the 'Requirements' section for this course
• all the requirements for the major in the science discipline in which they wish to undertake honours
• at least a distinction grade average (70 per cent) in 24 points of level three units in the relevant science discipline. These 24 points will normally include at least 18 points in the major in which honours will be undertaken.

This course consists of core and elective units and has five main components:

• foundation studies in at least two different science disciplines
• a set of core units in science which further develop skills in mathematics or statistics, and provide an introduction to the key areas of scientific communication and practice and scientific research methodology
• at least two majors, or an extended major plus a minor, in different science disciplines
• elective units
• an honours program of study including coursework and research in an area of science.

Students cannot take additional units that exceed the 192 credit points required for the course. Students wishing to take additional units can only enrol on a single unit (non-award) basis (full-fee) with the approval of the faculty.

Refer to the course mapcourse map (http://monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/managing-studies/course-maps/) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Students must complete 192 credit points as follows:

(a.) two 12-point level one science sequences chosen from the following (12 points):

• BIO1011 Biology I, and BIO1022 Biology II or BIO1042 Environmental biology
• CHM1011 Chemistry I or CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced plus CHM1022 Chemistry II or CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced
• ESC1011 Planet earth: Our place in the universe and ESC1022 Planet earth: Surface processes
• MTH1020 Analysis of change and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling, or MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus, or STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• PHS1011 Physics and PHS1022 Physics, or PHS1080 Foundation physics and PHS1022 Physics

(b.) at least one level-one mathematics or statistics unit (if not already taken as part of (a.)) from the following (6 points):

• MTH1020 Analysis of change
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science

The choice of unit will depend on the student's mathematics background and interests:

• The statistics unit STA1010 (Statistical methods for science) is recommended for students planning to study areas where experimental design and data analysis skills are particularly important, such as the life sciences.
• The mathematical methods units MTH1020 and MTH1030 are recommended for students with an interest in mathematics and/or physics. MTH1020 requires students to have studied VCE Mathematical Methods (or equivalent). MTH1030 requires students to have studied VCE Specialist Mathematics (or equivalent) or MTH1020.
• Students with a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject could replace the units MTH1030 and MTH2010 with their advanced versions MTH1035 and MTH2015 respectively. Students will need to seek permission to enrol in these units at Science Student ServicesScience Student Services (http://monash.edu/science/current/undergraduate/help/).

(c.) at least two majors, or an extended major plus a minor, in different science disciplines (96 points)

These must be chosen from the list in the section Science majors and minors - ClaytonScience majors and minors - Clayton (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html) in this Handbook.

(d.) a core unit(6 points):

• SCI2015 Scientific practice and communication (advanced)

(e.) one level-three research project unit relevant to the major (6 points)

(f.) an honours program of eight units of level four science units in a science discipline, in accordance with the normal requirements for course 0051 Bachelor of Science (Honours) (48 points).

Notes:

• A maximum of 10 units (60 points) of level one units can be taken overall.
• A maximum of 4 units (24 points) of non-science elective units can be taken overall.
• Students should contact Science Student Services before enrolling in any stage of the course to ensure that the program they wish to follow will satisfy prerequisites necessary for higher stages. For information relating to course planning, science units and sequences, students should refer to the Science Faculty InformationFaculty Information (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/undergrad/sci.html) section in this Handbook.

Minimum grade for course completion

Distinction average (70 per cent)

Bachelor of Science Advanced - Research (Honours)

NOTE: This course has had one or more changes made to it since publication on 1 October 2014. For details of changes, please consult the Handbook change registerHandbook change register (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/2015-change-register.html).

This course provides an opportunity to combine studies in many areas of science with an engineering specialisation in one of the following:

• chemical engineering
• civil engineering
• electrical and computer systems engineering
• materials engineering
• mechanical engineering
• mechatronics engineering.

Refer to the degree entries for S2000 Bachelor of Science and 4632 Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

Vacation work/industrial experience

The Faculty of Engineering strongly recommends that all undergraduate students enrolled in four, five and six year engineering single or double degrees complete 12 weeks of engineering vacation employment. Vacation employment is an integral part of student development, and is an excellent avenue to prepare for future engineering careers by gaining experience in an industrial setting and establishing industry networks.

Refer to the Faculty of Engineering professional recognition of coursesprofessional recognition of courses (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/undergrad/eng-03.html) page in this Handbook.

This course consists of:

(a.) 132/156 points of engineering studies in one of five specialisations composed of core and in some areas elective units, and foundation units if required

(b.) 84/108 points of science studies composed of compulsory units and majors and minors.

The first two semesters of the course are largely common to engineering specialisations, with all students studying mathematics, some engineering units and either chemistry or physics. Normally students must identify which engineering specialisation they plan to study at the commencement of stage one, but those who are unsure are advised to consider enrolling in the following units in their first semester, and to consult the academic adviser prior to second semester for further unit selection:

• CHM1011 Chemistry I
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling, or MTH1020 Analysis of change
• PHS1011 Physics, or PHS1080 Foundation physics
• ENG1060 Computing for engineers, or an engineering unit in an engineering specialisation of interest

The large majority of students entering the faculty have completed the Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), and references in the following paragraphs are to the prerequisite VCE subjects. Some domestic and international students enter the faculty with equivalent qualifications, and advice about unit choice for students with qualifications other than the VCE may be obtained from the faculty administration offices. Selected units are specified for students who have not completed appropriate VCE studies.

Core studies

Students must complete majors and minors in different disciplines towards the science component of this double degree. For more specific information refer to the relevant Engineering stream.

In order to pursue a particular science major or minor, students must take the necessary science prerequisites in their first stage of study. For details of majors and minors refer to the Science areas of study Science majors and minors - ClaytonScience majors and minors - Clayton (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2015handbooks/undergrad/sci-aos-clayton.html).

Students should contact the appropriate science or engineering course adviser before enrolling in any level of the double degree program, to ensure that the program they wish to follow will satisfy prerequisites necessary for higher stages. In some special cases, students may choose to overload at stages two or three if they have not completed all of the prerequisites for their chosen science majors.

In this double degree course structure, restrictions have been imposed in terms of prescribed units to ensure that students pursue studies that suitably equip them for the subsequent levels in science and engineering.

Chemical engineering

The engineering component requires not less than 132 points that must be obtained in units prescribed by this course list, and the science component requires no less than 108 points, including at least 24 points of level three science units. Students must complete two majors or an extended major and a minor sequence or one major and three minors in different science disciplines.

Civil engineering

The engineering component requires not less than 132 points that must be obtained in units prescribed by this course list, and the science component requires no less than 108 points, including at least 24 points of level three science units. Students must also complete either two majors or an extended major and a minor in different science disciplines.

Electrical and computer systems engineering

The generic and the computer science streams of the engineering component require not less than 132 points that must be obtained in units prescribed by this course and the science component requires at least 108 points. Students must also complete either two majors or an extended major and a minor in different science disciplines. The physiology/biomedical engineering stream requires 156 points of engineering and 84 points of science where students are required to complete a minor in mathematics and a major in physiology.

Materials engineering

The generic sequence requires 132 points of engineering and 108 points of science. The materials science sequence requires 108 points of engineering and 132 points of science. Students must also complete either two majors or an extended major and a minor in two different science disciplines.

Mechanical engineering

The engineering component requires not less than 132 points that must be obtained in units prescribed by this course list, and the science component requires at least 108 points. Students must complete a major in mathematics and another major or an extended major in mathematics and a minor in physics.

Mechatronics engineering

The engineering component requires not less than 132 points that must be obtained in units prescribed by this course list, and the science component requires at least 108 points. major and minor sequences in different areas of study towards the science component of this double degree. Students may pursue a science major in: astrophysics, computer science, mathematics, or physics. There are two streams in the mechatronics engineering component of the degree which allows students to undertake either a generic stream or a computer science stream. Students wishing to take the computer science stream will need to undertake computer science as a science major.

Refer to the course mapcourse map (http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/current-students/course-map.html) for guidance on how to plan your unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Students must complete units as listed for each stream and sequence below.

The choice of either MTH1020 and MTH1030 or MTH1030 and MTH2010 at stage one is determined by the level of preparation from VCE studies, and students who have not completed year 12 physics should take PHS1080 rather than PHS1011.

Students with a strong mathematics background and a keen interest in the subject could replace MTH1030, MTH2010 and MTH2021 with their advanced versions MTH1035, MTH2015 and MTH2025 respectively. Students will need to seek permission from Science Student Services to enrol in these units.

Chemical engineering

Stage one

All students must complete:

• CHM1011 Chemistry I or CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced
• CHM1022 Chemistry II or CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced
• ENG1002 Engineering design: cleaner, safer, smarter
• ENG1060 Computing for engineers

Select one pair of mathematics units from:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus

In addition students must complete units in one of the following sequences as outlined below.

Generic sequence

Select one pair of science units from:

• ASP1010 Earth to cosmos - introductory astronomy and ASP1022 Life and the universe
• BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1022 Biology II
• ESC1011 Planet earth: Our place in the universe and ESC1022 Planet earth: Surface processes
• FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving and FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• PHS1011 Physics (or PHS1080 Foundation physics) and PHS1022 Physics
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science

Major sequence in life sciences / Major sequence in chemistry with a minor sequence in life sciences

• BIO1011 Biology I
• BIO1022 Biology II

(Total: 48 points)

Stage two

All students must complete:

• CHE2161 Mechanics of fluids
• CHE2162 Material and energy balances
• CHE2163 Heat and mass transfer
• CHE2164 Thermodynamics I
• MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
• MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at stage one)

In addition students must complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

• an approved 12 point science sequence to complete a minor in a different science discipline other than mathematics

Major sequence in life sciences

Select one pair of units from:

• BCH2011 Structure and function of cellular biomolecules and BCH2022 Metabolic basis of human diseases
• MIC2011 Microbiology: The microbial world and MIC2022 Microbiology: Host and environmental interactions
• MOL2011 Molecular biology: Genes and their expression and MOL2022 Molecular biology: Gene technology and its application

Major sequence in chemistry with a minor sequence in life sciences

• CHM2911 Synthetic chemistry I
• 6 point approved level two chemistry unit

(Total: 48 points)

Stage three

All students must complete:

• CHE3161 Chemistry and chemical thermodynamics
• CHE3162 Process control
• CHE3163 Sustainable processing

In addition students must complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

• CHE2165 Bio-nano engineering or 6-point chemical engineering elective (if BIO1011 taken at stage one)
• 24 points of approved science units to complete a major in science

Major sequence in life sciences

• 6-point approved chemical engineering elective unit
• 12 points of approved science units towards a major in biochemistry, or microbiology
• 12 points of approved science units to complete a minor in chemistry

Major sequence in chemistry with a minor sequence in life sciences

• BCH2011 Structure and function of cellular biomolecules
• BCH2022 Metabolic basis of human diseases
• 6-point approved chemical engineering unit
• 12 points of approved science units towards a major in chemistry

(Total: 48 points)

Stage four

All students must complete:

• CHE3164 Reaction engineering
• CHE3165 Separation processes
• CHE3166 Process design

In addition students must complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

• 6-point approved chemical engineering unit
• 24 points of approved science units to complete a second major or an extended major in science

Major sequence in life sciences / Major sequence in chemistry with a minor sequence in life sciences

• CHE3171 Bioprocess technology
• 12 points of approved science units to complete an additional minor in a different science discipline

In addition:

• students studying the major in life sciences select 12 points of approved science units to complete a major in biochemistry or microbiology
• students studying the major in chemistry with a minor in life sciences select 12 points of approved science units to complete a major in chemistry

(Total: 48 points)

Stage five

All students must complete:

• CHE3167 Transport phenomena and numerical methods
• CHE4161 Engineers in society
• CHE4162 Particle technology
• CHE4170 Design project (12 points)
• CHE4180 Chemical engineering project (12 points)

In addition students must complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

• 6-point approved chemical engineering unit

Major sequence in life sciences / Major sequence in chemistry with a minor sequence in life sciences

• CHE4171 Biochemical engineering

(Total: 48 points)

Civil engineering

Stage one

• ENG1001 Engineering design: lighter, faster, stronger
• ENG1060 Computing for engineers
• PHS1011 Physics (or PHS1080 Foundation physics)
• PHS1022 Physics

Select one pair of mathematics units from:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus

Select one pair of science units from:

• ASP1010 Earth to cosmos - introductory astronomy and ASP1022 Life and the universe
• BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1022 Biology II
• CHM1011 Chemistry I or CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced, plus CHM1022 Chemistry II or CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced
• ESC1011 Planet earth: Our place in the universe and ESC1022 Planet earth: Surface processes
• FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving and FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science

(Total: 48 points)

Stage two

• CIV2206 Mechanics of solids
• CIV2226 Design or concrete and masonry structures
• CIV2242 Geomechanics 1
• ENE1621 Environmental engineering
• MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
• MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at stage one)
• 12 points of approved science units to complete a minor in a different science discipline

(Total: 48 points)

Stage three

• CIV2207 Computing and water systems modelling
• CIV2225 Design of steel and timber structures
• CIV2263 Water systems
• CIV2282 Transport and traffic engineering
• 24 points of approved science units to complete a major in science

(Total: 48 points)

Stage four

• 24 points of approved science units to complete a second major or an extended major in science
• 24 points of level three CIV units chosen from the list below

(Total: 48 points)

Stage five

• CIV4210 Project I
• CIV4212 Civil engineering practice 4
• 24 points of level three CIV units chosen from the list below
• 12 points of civil engineering electives from the list below

Level three CIV units

• CIV3204 Engineering investigation
• CIV3205 Project management for civil engineers
• CIV3221 Building structures and technology
• CIV3222 Bridge design and assessment
• CIV3247 Geomechanics 2
• CIV3248 Groundwater and environmental geomechanics
• CIV3264 Urban water and waste water systems
• CIV3283 Road engineering

Civil engineering electives

• CIV3203 Civil engineering construction
• CIV4211 Project B*
• CIV4234 Advanced structural analysis
• CIV4235 Advanced structural design
• CIV4248 Ground hazards engineering
• CIV4249 Foundation engineering
• CIV4261 Integrated urban water management
• CIV4268 Water resources management
• CIV4283 Transport planning
• CIV4284 Transport systems
• ENG4700 Engineering technology for biomedical imaging and sensing

* Enrolment in this unit is by departmental approval only.

(Total: 48 points)

Electrical and computer systems engineering

Stage one

All students to complete:

• ENG1002 Engineering design: cleaner, safer, smarter
• ENG1060 Computing for engineers
• PHS1011 Physics (or PHS1080 Foundation physics)
• PHS1022 Physics

Select one pair of mathematics units from:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus

Select one pair of science units from:

• ASP1010 Earth to cosmos - introductory astronomy and ASP1022 Life and the universe
• BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1022 Biology II
• CHM1011 Chemistry I or CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced, plus CHM1022 Chemistry II or CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced
• ESC1011 Planet earth: Our place in the universe and ESC1022 Planet earth: Surface processes
• FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving and FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science

(Total: 48 points)

Stage two

All students must complete:

• ECE2011 Signal processing
• ECE2072 Digital systems
• ENG2092 Advanced engineering mathematics B
• MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
• MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at stage one)

In addition students must complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

• ECE2071 Computer organisation and programming, or ECE2061 Analogue electronics (if FIT1029/FIT1040 taken at stage one)
• PHS2011 Physics: Quantum concepts and technologies
• PHS2022 Physics for communications and measurement

Computer science sequence

• ECE2061 Analogue electronics
• FIT2085 Introduction to computer science
• FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures

Physiology/biomedical sequence

• ECE2071 Computer organisation and programming, or ECE2061 Analogue electronics (if FIT1029/FIT1040 taken at stage one)
• PHY2011 Neuroscience of sensory and control systems in the body
• one of: PHY2032 Endocrine control systems or PHY2042 Body systems physiology

(Total: 48 points)

Stage three

All students must complete:

• ECE2031 Circuits and control
• ECE2041 Telecommunications

In addition students must complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below:

Generic sequence

• ECE2061 Analogue electronics or ECE3073 Computer systems (if FIT1029/FIT1040 taken at stage one)
• ECE3022 Wireless and guided EM
• 24 points of approved science units to complete a major in science

Computer science sequence

• ECE2021 Electromagnetism
• ECE3073 Computer systems
• 24 points of computer science units to complete a major in computer science, including FIT2014, FIT3139, FIT3143 and one of FIT3036, FIT3042, FIT3080, FIT3088, FIT3140 or MTH3051 refer to Computational science area of studyComputational science area of study (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2014handbooks/aos/computational-science/).

Physiology/biomedical sequence

• ECE2021 Electromagnetism
• ECE2061 Analogue electronics or ECE3073 Computer systems (if FIT1029/FIT1040 taken at stage one)

Select four units from:

• PHY3012 Integrative neuroscience
• PHY3072 Muscle and exercise
• PHY3102 Nutrition, metabolism and body weight
• PHY3111 Sensation and movement
• PHY3171 Clinical and experimental cardiovascular physiology
• PHY3181 Hormones and reproduction
• PHY3990 Action in physiology research project

(Total: 48 points)

Stage four

All students must complete:

• ECE3091 Engineering design

In addition students must complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

• ECE3073 Computer systems or one 6-point elective from the ECSE electives as listed below (if ECE3073 already taken)
• 12 credit points from the ECSE electives as listed below
• 24 points of approved science units to complete a second major or an extended major in science

Computer science sequence

• ECE3022 Wireless and guided EM
• ECE3093 Optimisation estimation and numerical methods
• 6 credit points from the ECSE elective list below
• 24 points of approved science units to complete either a major in mathematics or an extended major in computer science

Physiology/biomedical sequence

• ECE3022 Wireless and guided EM
• ECE3073 Computer systems or one 6-point elective from the ECSE electives as listed below (if ECE3073 already taken)
• ECE3093 Optimisation estimation and numerical methods
• 12 credit points from the ECSE electives as listed below
• 12 points of biomedical engineering units from the list below

If a biomedical unit is not offered in a particular semester, then another ECSE elective may be taken subject to head of department approval

(Total: 48 points)

Stage five

All students must complete:

• ECE3051 Electrical energy systems
• ECE3062 Electronic systems and control
• ECE4094 Project A
• ECE4095 Project B
• ECE4099 Professional practice

In addition students must complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

• ECE3093 Optimisation estimation and numerical methods
• 12 points from the ECSE electives as listed below

Computer science sequence

• 18 points from the ECSE electives as listed below

Physiology/biomedical sequence

• 6 points from the ECSE electives as listed below
• 12 points of biomedical engineering units from the list below:

ECSE electives

Note that not all units will be taught in any year and many will be offered only in alternate years.

• ECE4012 Applied digital signal processing
• ECE4023 Radio frequency electronics
• ECE4024 Wireless communications
• ECE4032 Advanced control
• ECE4033 Industrial instrumentation and measurement technologies
• ECE4042 Communications theory
• ECE4043 Optical communications
• ECE4044 Telecommunications protocols
• ECE4045 Network performance
• ECE4053 Electrical energy - generation and supply
• ECE4054 Electrical energy - power converters and motor control
• ECE4055 Electrical energy - power electronic applications
• ECE4058 Electrical energy - high voltage engineering
• ECE4063 Large scale digital design
• ECE4064 Electronic test technology
• ECE4074 Advanced computer architecture
• ECE4075 Real time embedded systems
• ECE4076 Computer vision
• ECE4077 Advanced computing techniques
• ECE4078 Intelligent robotics
• ECE4081 Medical instrumentation
• ECE4084 Biomechanics of human musculoskeletal systems
• ECE4086 Medical imaging technology
• ECE4087 Medical technology innovation
• ECE4808 Organic electronics and micro devices
• ECE4809 Solid state lighting
• ECE5881 Real-time system design*
• ECE5882 Advanced electronics design*
• ECE5883 Advanced signal processing*
• ECE5884 Wireless communications*
• ENG4700 Engineering technology for biomedical imaging and sensing

* Level-5 electives (ECE5xxx-coded units) are available only by approval of the head of department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering for students who have completed either ECE3091 or 132 credit points and have a honours weighted average of 70 per cent or higher.

Biomedical engineering electives

• ECE4081 Medical instrumentation
• ECE4084 Biomechanics of human musculo-skeletal systems
• ECE4086 Medical imaging technology
• ECE4087 Medical technology innovation
• ENG4700 Engineering technology for biomedical imaging and sensing
• MTE2548 Biomaterials I
• MTE4596 Biomaterials II

If a biomedical unit is not offered in a particular semester, then another ECSE elective may be taken subject to head of department approval

(Total: 48 points)

Materials engineering

Stage one

All students must complete:

• ENG1060 Computing for engineers

Select one unit from:

• ENG1001 Engineering design: lighter, faster, stronger
• ENG1002 Engineering design: cleaner, safer, smarter (recommended)
• ENG1003 Engineering mobile apps

Select one pair of science units from:

• CHM1011 Chemistry I or CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced, plus CHM1022 Chemistry II or CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced
• PHS1011 Physics (or PHS1080 Foundation physics) and PHS1022 Physics

Select one pair of mathematics units from:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus

Select one pair of science units from:

• ASP1010 Earth to cosmos - introductory astronomy and ASP1022 Life and the universe
• BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1022 Biology II
• CHM1011 Chemistry I or CHM1061 Chemistry I advanced, plus CHM1022 Chemistry II or CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced (if this pair has not already been taken)
• ESC1011 Planet earth: Our place in the universe and ESC1022 Planet earth: Surface processes
• FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving and FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• PHS1011 Physics (or PHS1080 Foundation physics) and PHS1022 Physics (if this pair has not already been taken)
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science

(Total: 48 points)

Stage two

All students must complete:

• MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
• MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at stage one)

In addition students must complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

• MTE2541 Crystal structures, thermodynamics and phase equilibria
• MTE2542 Microstructural development
• MTE2544 Functional materials
• MTE2545 Polymers and ceramics I
• a 12 point level two science sequence in a different science discipline other than mathematics and statistics

Major sequence in materials science

• MTE2541 Crystal structures, thermodynamics and phase equilibria
• MTE2542 Microstructural development
• 24 points of science units

(Total: 48 points)

* Towards the materials science major sequence.

Stage three

All students must complete:

• MTE2546 Mechanics of materials
• MTE2547 Structure-property relationships in materials

Generic sequence

• MTE3545 Functional materials and devices
• 6-point level-three materials engineering core unit from the list below
• 24 points of approved science units to complete a major in science

Major sequence in materials science

• MTE2545 Polymers and ceramics I
• 24 points of approved science units to complete a major in science

Select 6 points towards the materials science major sequence from:

• MTE2544 Functional materials
• MTE3542 Microstructural design in structural materials
• MTE3547 Materials characterisation and modelling

(Total: 48 points)

Stage four

All students must complete:

• MTE2548 Biomaterials I

In addition students must complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

• MTE3541 Materials durability
• MTE3542 Microstructural design in structural materials
• 6-point level-three materials engineering core unit from the list below
• 24 points of approved science units to complete a second major or an extended major in science

Major sequence in materials science

• MTE3543 Microstructure to applications: The mechanics of materials
• MTE3544 Management and practice in materials engineering
• MTE3546 Polymers and ceramics II
• 12 points towards the materials science major sequence:
• MTE3541 Materials durability
• MTE3545 Functional materials and devices, or one 6 point elective in materials engineering from the list below

Plus two of the following units (one will have been completed at stage three) where one unit counts towards the material science major sequence and one unit towards the materials engineering component:

• MTE2544 Functional materials
• MTE3542 Microstructural design in structural materials
• MTE3547 Materials characteristics and modelling

(Total: 48 points)

Stage five

All students must complete:

• MTE4525 Project I
• MTE4526 Project II
• MTE4571 Materials engineering design and practice
• MTE4572 Polymer/composite processing and engineering
• MTE4573 Processing and engineering of metals and ceramics

In addition students must complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

• 12 points of level three materials engineering core units
• 6 point materials engineering elective

Major sequence in materials science

• MTE3545 Functional materials and devices (if not already completed) or one 6-point materials engineering elective
• 12 points of electives in materials engineering (students taking the biomaterials sequence can choose relevant electives and a project)

Level-three materials engineering core units

• MTE3541 Materials durability
• MTE3542 Microstructural design in structural materials
• MTE3543 Microstructure to applications: the mechanics of materials
• MTE3544 Management and practice in materials engineering
• MTE3545 Functional materials and devices
• MTE3546 Polymers and ceramics II
• MTE3547 Materials characterisation and modelling

Materials engineering electives

• MTE4590 Modelling of materials
• MTE4592 Advanced ceramics and applications
• MTE4593 Materials and environment
• MTE4594 Engineering alloys processing, design and selection
• MTE4596 Biomaterials
• MTE4597 Engineering with nanomaterials
• MTE4598 Electron microscopy
• MTE5883 Environmental durability and protection of metals and engineering materials*
• MTE5884 Materials for energy technologies*

* These units can only be taken by students achieving an Honours Weighted AverageHonours Weighted Average (http://www.eng.monash.edu.au/secretariat/policies/download/hwa.pdf) of 70 per cent and over in their final year.

(Total: 48 points)

Mechanical engineering

Stage one

• ENG1001 Engineering design: lighter, faster, stronger
• ENG1060 Computing for engineers
• PHS1011 Physics (or PHS1080 Foundation physics)
• PHS1022 Physics

Select one pair of mathematics units from:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus

Select one pair of science units from:

• ASP1010 Earth to cosmos - introductory astronomy and ASP1022 Life and the universe
• BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1022 Biology II
• CHM1011 Chemistry I or CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced plus, CHM1022 Chemistry II or CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced
• ESC1011 Planet earth: Our place in the universe and ESC1022 Planet earth: Surface processes
• FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving and FIT1040 Programming fundamentals
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science

(Total: 48 points)

Stage two

All students must complete:

• MEC2402 Engineering design I
• MEC2403 Mechanics of materials
• MEC2405 Thermodynamics
• MEC2456 Engineering computational analysis
• MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
• MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at stage one)
• PHS2011 Physics: Quantum concepts and technologies
• PHS2022 Physics for communications and measurement

(Total: 48 points)

Stage three

• MEC2401 Dynamics I
• MEC2404 Mechanics of fluids
• MEC2407 Electromechanics
• 6 points of level three units from Bachelor of Engineering in the field of mechanical engineering
• 24 points of approved science units to complete a major in mathematics

(Total: 48 points)

Stage four

• 24 points of level three mechanical engineering units from the list below
• 24 points of approved science units to complete a second major in science or an extended major in mathematics

(Total: 48 points)

Stage five

• MEC4401 Final year project
• MEC4404 Professional practice
• MEC4407 Engineering design III
• 18 points of level three mechanical engineering units from the list below
• 12 points of mechanical engineering electives from the list below:

Level three mechanical engineering units

• MEC3416 Engineering design II
• MEC3451 Fluid mechanics II
• MEC3453 Dynamics II
• MEC3454 Thermodynamics and heat transfer
• MEC3455 Solid mechanics
• MEC3457 Systems and control
• MEC3458 Experimental project
• MEC3459 Materials selection for engineering design

Mechanical engineering electives

• MEC4416 Momentum, energy & mass transport in engineering systems
• MEC4417 Refrigeration and air-conditioning
• MEC4418 Control systems
• MEC4426 Computer-aided design
• MEC4425 Micro/nano solid and fluid mechanics
• MEC4427 Systems integrity and maintenance
• MEC4428 Advanced dynamics
• MEC4444 Industrial noise and its control
• MEC4446 Composite structures
• MEC4447 Computers in fluids and energy
• MEC4456 Robotics
• MEC4402 Final year project - thesis*
• MEC4403 Research project**
• MEC4459 Wind engineering

(Total: 48 points)

* Recommended only for students with an aggregate score of at least 70 per cent at the conclusion of third year.

** Enrolment subject to departmental approval.

Mechatronics engineering

Stage one

• ENG1001 Engineering design: Lighter, faster, stronger
• ENG1002 Engineering design: Cleaner, safer, smarter
• PHS1011 Physics (or PHS1080 Foundation physics)
• PHS1022 Physics

Select one pair of mathematics units from:

• MTH1020 Analysis of change and MTH1030 Techniques for modelling
• MTH1030 Techniques for modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus

In addition students must complete units in one of the following sequences as outlined below.

Generic sequence

Select one pair of science units from:

• ASP1010 Earth to cosmos - introductory astronomy and ASP1022 Life and the universe
• BIO1011 Biology I and BIO1022 Biology II
• CHM1011 Chemistry I or CHM1051 Chemistry I advanced plus, CHM1022 Chemistry II or CHM1052 Chemistry II advanced
• ESC1011 Planet earth: Our place in the universe and ESC1022 Planet earth: Surface processes
• FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving and FIT1040 Programming fundamentals*
• STA1010 Statistical methods for science and MAT1830 Discrete mathematics for computer science

Computer science sequence

• FIT1029 Algorithmic problem solving
• FIT1040 Programming fundamentals

Total: 48 points

Stage two

All students must complete:

• ECE2072 Digital systems
• ENG1060 Computing for engineers
• ENG2092 Advanced engineering mathematics B
• TRC2201 Mechanics

In addition students must complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence + MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications

• MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at stage one)
• PHS2011 Physics: Quantum concepts and technologies
• PHS2022 Physics for communications and measurement

Computer science sequence

• FIT2004 Algorithms and data structures
• FIT2085 Introduction to computer science
• MTH2021 Linear algebra with applications
• MTH2032 Differential equations with modelling and MTH2010 Multivariable calculus (if not taken at stage one)

Total: 48 points

Stage three

All students must complete:

• ECE2061 Analogue electronics
• MEC2402 Engineering design I
• TRC2001 Introduction to systems engineering

In addition students must complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below:

Generic sequence

• ECE2071 Computer organisation and programming, or a mechatronics elective from the list below if FIT1029/FIT1040 taken
• 24 points of approved science units to complete a major in science*

Computer science sequence

• one 6-point mechatronics elective from the list below

**The following 24 points of computer science units to complete a major sequence in computer science:

• FIT2014 Theory of computation
• FIT3139 Computational science
• FIT3143 Parallel computing

plus one of:

• FIT3036 Computer science project
• FIT3042 System tools and programming languages
• FIT3080 Intelligent systems
• FIT3088 Computer graphics
• FIT3140 Advanced programming
• MTH3051 Introduction to computational mathematics

Total: 48 points

Stage four

All students must complete:

• ECE3073 Computer systems
• TRC2200 Thermo-fluids and power systems
• TRC3000 Mechatronics project II
• TRC3500 Sensors and artificial perception

In addition students must complete units in their chosen sequence as outlined below.

Generic sequence

24 points of approved science units to complete a second major or an extended major in science*

Computer science sequence

**24 points of approved science units to complete either a second major in mathematics or an extended major in computer science

Total: 48 points

Stage five

All sequences

• ECE3051 Electrical energy systems
• TRC4002 Professional practice
• TRC3200 Dynamical systems
• TRC3600 Modelling and control
• TRC3801 Mechatronics and manufacturing
• TRC4000 Mechatronics final year project I
• TRC4800 Robotics
• one 6-point mechatronics elective from the list below

Elective units

All electives must be approved by the course director.

• ECE2041 Telecommunications
• ECE4053 Electrical energy - generation and supply
• ECE4063 Large scale digital design
• ECE4074 Advanced computer architecture
• ECE4075 Real time embedded systems
• ECE4078 Intelligent robotics
• MEC4418 Control systems
• MEC4425 Micro-nano solid and fluid mechanics
• MEC4426 Computer-aided design
• MEC4428 Advanced dynamics
• MEC4444 Industrial noise control
• MEC4446 Composite and structures
• MTE2544 Functional Materials
• TRC4001 Mechatronics final year project II

Total: 48 points

* Any sequence in science may be taken, provided the appropriate sequence requirements and prerequisites are completed. In some cases, students may elect to seek approval for an overloaded course of up to 12 points at stage two or three to enable these requirements to be completed in addition to the required science units at stage two.

** Students considering entry to honours in computer science need to complete at least 24 points of level three computer science units, which may require an overloaded course to be approved if an extended major in computer science is not completed at stage four.

Students may apply for admission to an honours level in science following the completion of an approved combination of at least 144 points of units including all of the science requirements for their engineering specialisation in the Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours).

Students who are considering doing honours in science prior to completing the double degree should consult with Science Student Services regarding their unit selection prior to re-enrolling for level three.

The honours year in science may be undertaken by intermitting from the double degree, or on completion of the double degree.

Students may exit from the double-degree program and graduate with only one of the single degrees providing all requirements for that degree have been met.

Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Chemical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Civil Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Electrical and Computer Systems
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Materials Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechanical Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) in Mechatronics Engineering
Bachelor of Science

The actual engineering award conferred depends on the engineering specialisation completed.

Candidature in a Master of Philosophy involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by the candidate. It is expected that the research undertaken will make a contribution to the discipline in which the candidate is enrolled by applying, clarifying, critiquing or interpreting that knowledge. Candidates are supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout their candidature.

Successful completion of the program will signify that the student has successfully completed a course of research training and has satisfied the examiners that they can carry out a research project and critically analyse the results.

Candidature rules

For all candidature rules and other important information for candidates refer to the Handbook for Research Master's DegreesHandbook for Research Master's Degrees (http://www.monash.edu.au/migr/research-degrees/handbook/masters/).

This course consists of a research and thesis component.

Students must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

(a.) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty in the student's chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the faculty

(b.) submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 35,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of the thesis based on or partially based on conjointly published or unpublished workconjointly published or unpublished work (http://www.monash.edu.au/migr/examiners/publication/) may be permitted.

Research topics are available in most of the faculty's areas of research strengthareas of research strength (http://monash.edu/science/future/postgraduate-research/supervisors/), depending on supervision and resource availability.

Students may apply to upgrade to PhD candidature after a defined period (usually 9-12 months candidature, full-time or equivalent), provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met.

Master of Philosophy

Candidature in a master's degree by research involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by the candidate. It is expected that the research undertaken will make a contribution to the discipline in which the student is enrolled by applying, clarifying, critiquing or interpreting that knowledge. Students are supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout their candidature.

Successful completion of the program will signify that the holder has completed a course of postgraduate training in research under proper academic supervision and has submitted a thesis that the examiners have declared to be a significant contribution to knowledge and which demonstrates the student's capacity to carry out independent research.

Candidature rules

For all candidature rules and other important information for Master's students refer to the Handbook for Research Master's DegreesHandbook for Research Master's Degrees (http://www.monash.edu.au/migr/research-degrees/handbook/masters/).

This course consists of a research and thesis component.

Students must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

(a.) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the school of enrolment in the student's chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the relevant school

(b.) submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 50,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of a thesis including published worksthesis including published works (http://www.monash.edu.au/migr/examiners/publication/) is permitted.

Research topics are available in most of the faculty's areas of research strengthareas of research strength (http://monash.edu/science/future/postgraduate-research/supervisors/), depending on supervision and resource availability.

Students may apply to upgrade to PhD candidature after a defined period (usually 9-12 months candidature, full-time or equivalent), provided that satisfactory progress has been made and certain conditions are met.

Master of Science

Candidature in a Doctor of Philosophy involves the independent investigation of a research problem that has been formulated by the student. It is expected that the research undertaken will make a significant contribution to the discipline in which the student is enrolled. Doctoral students are supported by a minimum of two supervisors throughout their candidature.

Each student's research will be supported by the development of a range of skills that will help them to become more efficient researchers, ultimately improving the quality of the research and developing generic/transferable skills of value to prospective employers.

Successful completion of the program will signify that the holder has completed a course of postgraduate training in research under proper academic supervision and has submitted a thesis that the examiners have declared to be a significant contribution to knowledge and which demonstrates the student's capacity to carry out independent research.

Candidature rules

For all candidature rules and other important information for PhD students refer to the Handbook for Doctoral DegreesHandbook for Doctoral Degrees (http://www.monash.edu.au/migr/research-degrees/handbook/content/).

This course consists of:

• a research and thesis component
• a professional development training program.

Students must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

(a.) carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the school of enrolment in the student's chosen discipline for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the relevant school

(b.) submit for assessment a thesis of not more than 80,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of the thesis based on or partially based on conjointly published or unpublished workconjointly published or unpublished work (http://www.monash.edu.au/migr/examiners/publication/) may be permitted.

(c.) satisfactory completion of the professional development training program as outlined under 'Areas of study'.

• Science PhD program

Doctor of Philosophy