310837 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Honours) Science
BSc(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 061491D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Course Overview
Bachelor honours degrees prepare students to develop advanced knowledge and skills for professional work, research and further learning corresponding to AQF level 8 qualifications.
This course enables students to extend their knowledge of current academic research methodology in the following major areas of study; Chemistry, Computer Science, Environment, Coastal and Marine Science and Agriculture, Geology, Geophysics, Geographic Information Systems, Mathematical Sciences and Physics. This will be demonstrated through studying a specialised methodology unit, units in their specialised area and the conduct of a supervised research project and presentation of an honours dissertation
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials. Students may require a laboratory coat.
Course Entry and Completion Details
Applicants are required to meet University academic and English language entry standards; details are provided at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au and include flexible entry pathways. Admission to Honours is by invitation and follows high achievement in an appropriate bachelor degree.
Specifically, applicants require a relevant degree at the appropriate level. Refer to admission into Honours Degree Programs and Regulation for Honours Degrees in the Curtin University of Technology Handbook (General Information section).
Credit for Recognised Learning
Applications for credit towards a course are assessed on an individual basis. Credit reduces the amount of learning required to complete the course and may be granted for formal education qualifications, non-formal learning from non-award programs of study and informal learning through work experiences. Further information can be found at http://futurestudents.curtin.edu.au.
Pathway to Further Study
Graduates may qualify for entry to graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, master by coursework and research degrees and doctorates. For further details, see the University website http://curtin.edu.au.
Course Organisation
Bachelor honours degrees typically comprise an honours course equivalent to one year of full-time study, which is additional to the associated bachelor degree.
Course Learning Outcomes
A graduate of this course can:
1. understand scientific principles, concepts and method and apply these in the context of their chosen area of study
2. think critically, creatively and reflectively to generate innovative scientific solutions to their chosen area of study through research
3. appreciate and competently use information technology and a variety of tools to retrieve manipulate transform and present data and information
4. communicate effectively through the written word and by oral presentation within the ethical and professional framework of their chosen area of study
5. use established and emerging technologies in their chosen field and apply them within the context of their profession
6. appreciate the importance of continuous education and training within their chosen field and take control of their own learning and development
7. appreciate that Science is an international discipline with varying perspectives as will be demonstrated in the diversity of opinion identified while undertaking research
8. understand the global and cultural issues within their chosen area of study and how these impact on the practice of their profession
9. be able to work as an independent scientist and within teams either as a professional leader or collaborator using effective problem solving and decision making skills within the professional context of their area of study
Duration and Availability
This course is one year full-time study. Two intakes are offered each year in March and August. Prospective students should note that places may not always be available for the August intake.
Location and delivery Mode
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2014 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 13391 | v.5 | Software Security 300 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303008 | v.4 | Software Metrics 400 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 312378 | v.1 | Petroleum Geophysics 344 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311699 | v.1 | Science Research Methodologies 451 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302615 | v.4 | Seismic Imaging and Modelling 423 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 303397 | v.5 | Applied Agricultural Statistics 401 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313664 | v.1 | Geoscience Professional Practice 401 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313666 | v.1 | Minerals Geoscience 401 | 25.0 | ||
| 313934 | v.2 | Geographic Information Science 430 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314559 | v.1 | Advanced Topics in Applied and Computational Mathematics 400 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314563 | v.1 | Advanced Topics in Physics 400 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314664 | v.1 | Advanced Electromagnetic and Potential Field Methods in Geophysics 433 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 3437 | v.13 | Programming Languages 200 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4517 | v.8 | Artificial and Machine Intelligence 300 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4542 | v.9 | Operating Systems 200 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4547 | v.5 | Software Components 400 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6445 | v.7 | Research Methodology 400 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6487 | v.4 | Computer Science 452 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314553 | v.1 | Computer Science Honours Dissertation 400 | 100.0 | ||
| 314555 | v.1 | Environment and Agriculture Honours Dissertation 400 | 150.0 | ||
| 314558 | v.1 | Mathematical Sciences Honours Dissertation 400 | 8.0 | 100.0 | |
| 314562 | v.1 | Physics Honours Dissertation 400 | 5.0 | 100.0 | |
| 314568 | v.1 | Chemistry Honours Dissertation 400 | 150.0 | ||
| 314666 | v.2 | Geoscience Honours Dissertation 400 | 16.0 | 100.0 | |
| Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 12334 | v.5 | Theoretical Foundations of Computer Science 300 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302541 | v.3 | Chemistry 402 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 302624 | v.4 | Seismic Interpretation 424 | 5.0 | 25.0 | |
| 305684 | v.3 | Network Systems Design 300 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313300 | v.2 | Human Computer Interface 400 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314560 | v.1 | Advanced Topics in Statistics 400 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314561 | v.1 | Advanced Topics in Optimisation 400 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314564 | v.1 | Advanced Topics in Physics 420 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314565 | v.1 | Advanced Topics in Physics 430 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314663 | v.1 | Borehole Geophysics 426 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314667 | v.2 | Geoscience Honours Dissertation 450 | 5.0 | 50.0 | |
| 4522 | v.7 | Advanced Computer Communications 300 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 4539 | v.7 | Machine Perception 400 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 314553 | v.1 | Computer Science Honours Dissertation 400 | 100.0 | ||
| 314555 | v.1 | Environment and Agriculture Honours Dissertation 400 | 150.0 | ||
| 314558 | v.1 | Mathematical Sciences Honours Dissertation 400 | 8.0 | 100.0 | |
| 314562 | v.1 | Physics Honours Dissertation 400 | 5.0 | 100.0 | |
| 314568 | v.1 | Chemistry Honours Dissertation 400 | 150.0 | ||
| 314666 | v.2 | Geoscience Honours Dissertation 400 | 16.0 | 100.0 | |
Further Information
For more information about the course, please contact the Faculty of Science and Engineering on telephone (08) 9266 4600, email ssse@curtin.edu.au, or visit our website: http://scieng.curtin.edu.au
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