306799 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Geophysics), Bachelor of Science (Computer Science)

BSc(Curtin), BSc(WAust)

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

This double degree offered collaboratively with The University of Western Australia provides the ideal grounding in geophysical methods, as well as the computing requirements to allow the development of graduates skilled in computer applications for geophysics and improved visualisation of rock properties. Resources such as oil and gas, minerals and groundwater are commodities which are fundamental to our daily life. A good knowledge of rock types helps us in the search for these resources, which will become increasingly important in the future. Geophysics is an expanding science that uses a knowledge of the physical properties of rocks to remotely determine the rock type and structure beneath the surface. New technologies help us understand the three-dimensional shape of geology, which in turn helps us to understand the form of the rock and how the resources develop. In order to understand rock properties, technology is moving forward in a direction which allows improved three-dimensional visualisationof the rock and its physical properties. This requires geophysicists who are strong in computing with an application to developing visualisation technologies further.

Entrance Requirements

In addition to the usual entrance requirements, students should have studied TEE Physics, Applicable Mathematics and Calculus. Students with Applicable Mathematics only must take the Curtin bridging unit (or University of Western Australia equivalent) inintroductory calculus, Mathematics 011, offered during the summer vacation. Students who do not meet these requirements may still gain entry and complete their degree through an alternative pathways program. Enquiries should be directed to the Head of Department at either institution.

Course Requirements

The double degree is a collaborative award with the University of Western Australia and some units will be studied on a cross institutional basis at the University of Western Australia. After four years of study, students will spend six months as an intern with a geophysical company.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is four and a half years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

This double degree is a collaborative award with The University of Western Australia. Students may enrol at either institution in the combined double degree. Units studied at the non-enrolling insitution are undertaken on a cross-institutional enrolment basis. Curtin University of Technology will award the Bachelor of Science (Geophysics) on satisfactory completion. The University of Western Australia will award the Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) on satisfactory completion.

Professional Recognition

Graduates qualify for entry to the Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists, the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (USA), the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Computer Society), the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, the Australian Computer Society and could lead to membership of the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, as well as the Geological Society of Australia.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

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			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
302804	v.3	Physics 101	4.5	25.0
307506	v.2 #	Foundations of Computer Science CITS1211 (UWA)	4.0	25.0
307507	v.2 #	Java Programming CITS1200 (UWA)	4.0	25.0
7062	v.6 *	Mathematics 101	5.0	25.0
		OR
10926	v.5	Mathematics 103	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
307508	v.2 #	Software Engineering CITS1220 (UWA)	3.0	25.0
307726	v.1	Geophysics 104 - Properties of Matter and Electricity	5.0	25.0
310392	v.2 #	C Programming CITS1210 (UWA)	5.0	25.0
7063	v.6 *	Mathematics 102	5.0	25.0
		OR
7492	v.5	Mathematics 104	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
12297	v.2	Geophysics 101	2.0	12.5
1776	v.3 *	Surveying 141	3.0	12.5
302455	v.2	Geophysics 245 - Introduction to Mineral Methods	3.0	12.5
307510	v.2	Data Structures and Algorithms CITS2200 (UWA)	3.0	25.0
307727	v.1	Geophysics 201 - Propagation of Energy	2.0	12.5
8648	v.3 #	Mathematical Methods 201	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
11914	v.3	Geophysics 246 - Introduction to Oil and Gas Methods	3.0	12.5
301995	v.5 *	Communication Skills 116	2.0	12.5
307512	v.2 #	Operating Systems CITS2230 (UWA)	4.0	25.0
307590	v.2	Statistical Data Analysis 101	3.0	12.5
307728	v.1	Geophysics 202 - Electomagnetic Fields in the Earth	2.0	12.5
7905	v.5 *	Mathematical Methods 202	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
12454	v.4	Geophysics 301 - Gravity and Magnetics	5.0	25.0
12455	v.4	Geophysics 303 - Introductory Seismic	5.0	25.0
307509	v.2	Object Orientated Programming CITS2210 (UWA)	3.0	25.0
7031	v.5 *	Geology 101	6.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
12458	v.4	Geophysics 302 - Electromagnetics and Radiometrics	5.0	25.0
302652	v.1	Geophysics 315 - Seismic Acquisition	2.0	12.5
302654	v.2	Geophysics 318 - Environmental Geophysics	2.0	12.5
307513	v.2 #	Software Engineering Design CITS2220 (UWA)	3.0	25.0
7032	v.5 *	Geology 102	6.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
12456	v.4	Geophysics 305 - Resistivity and Induced Polarisation	5.0	25.0
307515	v.2 #	Computer Networks CITS3230 (UWA)	3.0	25.0
307516	v.2 #	Databases CITS3240 (UWA)	3.0	25.0
9188	v.7	Geophysics 313 - Data Analysis	2.0	12.5
9227	v.5 #	Global Geophysics 304	2.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
302607	v.2	Geophysics 314 - Data Processing (Minerals)	3.0	12.5
302608	v.2	Geophysics 316 - Data Processing (Petroleum)	3.0	12.5
307514	v.2	Professional Computing CITS3200 (UWA)	3.0	25.0
307517	v.2 #	Visualisation CITS4241(UWA)	3.0	25.0
3380	v.8	Project Geophysics 390	2.5	25.0
				100.0
Year 5 Semester 1
306805	v.1	Geophysics Project 348	1.0	100.0
307518	v.2 #	CITS3010 Professional Practicum (UWA)	3.0	0.0
				100.0

#		Designated Computer Science units undertaken at The University of Western Australia
*		These units could be taught by UWA if there are timetabling clashes

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y

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*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.