310837 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Honours) - School of Science and Computing

Course CRICOS Code: 061491D
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course enables students to extend their knowledge of current academic research methodology in the following major areas of study; Chemistry, Computer Science, Forensic Science, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Multidisciplinary Science. 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.

Course Entry Requirements / Prerequisite

Entrance into this course requires the completion of 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).

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.

Course Organisation

The honours program is in two sections. The coursework section consists of studies in research methodologies and a unit chosen from the specialised field of study. The second section is an honours research project and written dissertation describing the research and findings.

Additional Course Expenses

Students are expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials. Students may require a laboratory coat.

Special Note

Any third year units chosen as an option will be assessed at a higher level. Students are expected to demonstrate a high level of understanding and will be assessed accordingly. Third year units may not exceed a total of 50 credit points.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Credit
Majors, Streams or Other Core Components
310847	v.1	Multidisciplinary Science Honours Major	200.0
		OR
310842	v.1	Chemistry Honours Major	200.0
		OR
310843	v.1	Physics Honours Major	200.0
		OR
310844	v.1	Mathematical Sciences Honours Major	200.0
		OR
310845	v.1	Computer Science Honours Major	200.0
		OR
310846	v.1	Forensic Science Honours Major	200.0
			200.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2009	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2009	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.