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Minor sequences from faculties other than the Faculty of Information Technology

General

The following minor sequences have been approved by the faculty board. Students wishing to study sequences other than these should seek approval from the school or faculty which offers the sequence and also from the Faculty of Information Technology. A minor or major sequence can be taken in the following disciplines:

Detailed information about minor sequences can be obtained from the Faculty of Information Technology offices.

Accounting sequence

Accounting minor

A minor sequence of study in accounting is available on the Caulfield and Peninsula campuses. Both full- and part-time enrolment is possible but evening classes are conducted only on the Caulfield campus. A minor sequence in accounting consists of thirty credit points of study and comprises the following subjects, each of which is worth six points:

First year
Second year
Students who are not sure whether they want to study a minor or major in accounting should note that all subjects studied in the minor will earn credit for the major.

Accounting major

Major sequences of study in accounting are available on the Caulfield and Peninsula campuses. Both full- and part-time enrolment is possible but evening classes are conducted only on the Caulfield campus. A major in accounting comprises a minimum of fifty-four credit points of study and comprises the following subjects, each of which is worth six points:

First year
Second year
Third year
Students completing a major in accounting and wishing to undertake further studies leading to a professional qualification in accounting will be able to obtain credit exemptions in the Bachelor of Business (Accounting), the Graduate Diploma in Accounting or Master of Practising Accounting by coursework at Monash. Refer to the current Business and Economics handbook for details of these courses.

Banking and finance sequence

A minor sequence is available in banking and finance and consists of thirty credit points of study and comprises the following subjects:

Subject

Points
Prerequisites
AFX1300 Money and capital markets
6
nil
ECX1710 Macroeconomics
6
nil
AFF2401 Commercial banking and finance
6
AFX1300
AFF3331 International banking and finance
6
AFF2401
AFF3651 Treasury management
6
AFF2401
Please note that a banking and finance major is also available.

Econometrics sequence

A minor sequence is available in econometrics and consists of thirty credit points of study from the following subject list:

Subject

Points
Prerequisites
ETC1020 Business and economic statistics
6
nil
ETC1031 Business and economic statistics sequence 1
6
ETC1020
ETC2400 Econometrics or ETC2410 Practical econometrics
6
ETC1031
any two of::


ETC2500 Marketing research analysis
6
ETC1031/ETC1032
ETC2450 Applied forecasting for business and economics
6
ETC1031/ETC1032
ETC2480 Decision models for managers
6
ETC1031/ETC1032

Management sequence

A minor sequence is available in management and consists of thirty credit points of study and comprises the following subjects:

Subject

Points
Prerequisites
MGF1300 Introduction to management
6
nil
MGX1510 Quality management
6
nil
MGF2691 Management of organisational performance
6
MGF1300
MGX2661 Human resource management
6
MGF1300
MGX2621 Organisational change
6
MGF1300, MGX1510, MGF2691, MGX2661
Please note that a management major is also available.

Marketing sequence

A minor sequence is available in marketing and consists of thirty credit points of study and comprises the following subjects:

Subject

Points
Prerequisites
MKF1131 Statistics for marketing


MKF1120 Marketing theory and practice
6
nil
MKX2111 Buyer behaviour
6
MKF1120
MKF2121 Marketing research methods
6
ETX2111 and MKF1120
MKF2131 Marketing support systems
6
MKF1120
Please note that a marketing major is also available.

Mathematics sequence

Mathematics major, minor and electives

There are close links between computing and mathematics. By including some mathematics subjects in your Bachelor of Computing degree, you will learn quantitative skills and develop a logical and analytical approach to problem solving. These skills can deepen your understanding of other subjects, and are highly regarded by employers.

Any mathematics subject may be taken as an elective, provided that all degree regulations and subject prerequisites are satisfied.

Mathematics subjects

A selection of mathematics subjects that may be of interest to computing students are shown on the following schedule. Other subjects are also available to students with the appropriate prerequisites; see the `Mathematics and statistics' entry in the Science handbook for more details. Subjects are offered in specialist areas of mathematics and mathematical statistics, as well as in mathematical methods.

Most mathematics subjects are only available at Clayton campus, although some are also offered at Gippsland campus and by distance education mode. The Department of Mathematics and Statistics can exercise some discretion over prerequisites; students who think they have the background knowledge to take a subject, but do not have the formal prerequisite, should consult the director of undergraduate studies.

For further information about mathematics subjects contact the director of undergraduate studies of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics, building 28, Clayton campus.

Mathematics minor sequence

A minor sequence in mathematics consists of twenty-eight points of mathematics subjects, normally comprised of two six-point subjects at first-year level and four four-point subjects at second-year level. A list of some first and second-year level mathematics subjects that are suitable for computing students is given below. (For double major students, a minor sequence consists of twenty points, with at least eight points at second-year level or higher).

Mathematics major sequence

A major sequence in mathematics consists of a minor sequence followed by twenty-four points of study at third-year level. Students who intend to complete a major in mathematics should take particular care when choosing their first and second-year subjects to ensure that they have the appropriate prerequisites for their third-year studies. Information sheets with suggested programs will be available from the department from late 1997.

First year

The subjects listed below are each worth six points. Prerequisites and details of the objectives, syllabus and assessment are provided in the subject entries listed in the Science handbook.

Students may also choose to take one or more of the subjects MAT1811, MAT1812 or MAT1830, listed in this handbook.

Second year

The subjects listed below are each worth four points. Prerequisites and details of the objectives, syllabus and assessment are provided in the subject entries listed either in this handbook or in the Science handbook.

Third year

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a broad range of mathematics subjects at third-year level, listed under `Mathematics and statistics' in the Science handbook. Many of these subjects are intended for non-specialist third-year studies. Specialist subject areas include algebra, analysis and geometry; applied and computational mathematics, statistics and probability, astrophysics, atmospheric science, management science, fluid dynamics and mathematical geophysics.

Psychology sequence

The Faculty of Science's Department of Psychology offers students the following subjects which form a major sequence in psychology, with the option of proceeding to a degree with honours or into postgraduate programs. Psychology subjects are taught at the Caulfield, Clayton and Gippsland campuses. Caulfield offers evening as well as day classes, and at Gippsland studies may be undertaken on-campus or through the distance education study mode. In 1998 the department's new common curriculum will be taught at first and second year on all campuses. Third-year subjects will remain specific to each campus until 1999 when the common third-year curriculum will be introduced. Details of all psychology subjects can be found in the current Science handbook.

Subject

Points
Prerequisites
PSY1011 Psychology 1A
6
nil
PSY1022 Psychology 1B
6
PSY1011
PSY2011 Psychology 2A
8
See Science handbook
PSY2022 Psychology 2B
8
See Science handbook
Third-year subjects in 1998 are specific to each campus

See Science handbook
The first-year subjects PSY1011 and PSY1022 provide a general introduction to the discipline of psychology as a behavioural science, and are a basis for detailed study of specific areas of psychology in later years. Laboratory classes enhance students' understanding of the lecture material, while providing training in research techniques. In second year, the subjects PSY2011 and PSY2022 cover at a more advanced level areas presented in first year. The laboratory program complements the lecture series, and provides further training in research techniques, report writing, and oral presentations. The third year subjects on each campus cover specific areas of psychology at an advanced level augmented by laboratory classes, tutorials, workshops, or seminars.

A minor sequence in psychology from the Faculty of Arts consists of the following twenty-eight credit points of study. Details of all psychology subjects can be found in the current Faculty of Arts undergraduate handbook.

First-year subjects APY1010 and APY1020 provide a general introduction to psychology as a science, with practical work programs to augment the material provided in the lectures. In second year, APY2010 provides a core program in developmental psychology supplemented by study modules in physiological psychology and research design. APY2020 offers programs of study in personality, social psychology and research design.

Subject

Points
Prerequisites
APY1010 Psychology - introductory A
6
nil
APY1020 Psychology - introductory B
6
APY1010
APY2010 Developmental psychology
8
APY1020 or PSY1022
APY2020 Personality and social psychology
8
APY2010
Please note that a psychology major is also available.

Sociology sequence

A minor sequence in sociology is comprised of SCY1051, SCY1061 and any two second-year SCY subjects totalling twenty-eight points of study.

First-year level

Second/third-year level

Any two of:

Students may choose any second-year sociology subject. Please check with the Department of Sociology or the Arts handbook for subject availability and details.

Please note that a sociology major is also available.

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