Gippsland campus and distance education
Course code: To be advised
Course adviser: Associate Professor Philip Rayment
This double degree course aims to equip graduates with the knowledge, competencies and attitudes that will enable them to pursue a computing career in a scientific setting or a career in one of the sciences supported by professional-level computing skills; foster in students an intellectual curiosity as a preparation for lifelong learning; and develop a high quality, challenging and supportive learning environment appropriate to the needs of both on-campus and distance education students, including international students. In line with the aims, the course will suit both those planning a career in science/information technology, and those seeking to update or broaden previous qualifications.
This double degree course can normally be completed in four years of full-time study or eight years by distance education, with variation to suit individual circumstances. A total credit value of at least 192 points must be completed as follows.
Fifteen subjects with a total credit value of ninety-six points comprising one of the following majors:
* GCO1812 may be taken in place of GCO2811 if MAT1077 is included in the science subjects taken.
Subjects with a total credit value of at least ninety-six points drawn from the `Schedule of approved science subjects', must include:
(a) Two discipline sequences (excluding Computing) consisting of either (i) 12+16+24 points in one discipline area across levels one, two and three respectively and points in a second discipline area (including at least sixteen points from levels two and three); or (ii) 12+16+16 points in one discipline area and 12+16+16 points in a second discipline area within a defined linked major package.
(b) The subjects:
Students with no credit for previous studies are advised to complete the following subjects during their first year of full-time study or first two years of part-time study.