Faculty of Science : Guide to courses

1. Introduction to the Faculty of Science

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 1. Introduction to the Faculty of Science

The Faculty of Science is made up of the Schools of Botany, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Physics, and the Departments of Genetics, Information Systems, Mathematics and Statistics, Optometry and Vision Science, and Zoology. These schools and departments undertake most of the Faculty's teaching and research, however, a number of other departments make significant teaching contributions to the Faculty, including the Departments of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Computer Science and Software Engineering, Geography and Environmental Studies, History and Philosophy of Science, Microbiology and Immunology, Pathology, Pharmacology, Physiology, and the School of Behavioural Science.

The Faculty of Science offers a range of courses at all levels. It offers professional degrees such as Optometry and Information Systems, as well as the Bachelors of Science and Biomedical Science which are designed to provide graduates with a range of skills sought after by employers in many professions, and with the essential skills required for a career in scientific research.

As a student in the Faculty of Science you study in a stimulating and exciting environment with access to highly trained academic staff, first rate research equipment and programs of international standing.

 1.1. Objectives of the Faculty

The Faculty's objectives are to provide an educational framework which enables:

• graduates to contribute to many areas of society;

• graduates to provide leadership to the science-technology base of the Australian economy and culture;

• students to enter applied science and technology, and professional science-based career paths;

• scientists to enter the international community of advanced science and technology through postgraduate research studies.

 1.2. Faculty courses

 1.2.1. Undergraduate

• Bachelor of Science (Bachelor of Science (BSc))

• Bachelor of Science combined courses:

  • Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science (Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science (BA/BSc))

  • Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Science (Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Science (BCom/BSc))

  • Bachelor of Engineering and Bachelor of Science (Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science (BE/BSc))

  • Bachelor of Geomatics and Bachelor of Science (Bachelor of Geomatics/Bachelor of Science (BGeom/BSc))

  • Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Science (Combined degrees)

  • Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Information Systems (Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Information Systems (BSc/BIS))

  • Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Computer and Software) (Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical, Computer and Software) (BSc/BE))

  • Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Forest Science (Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Forest Science)

• Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (Bachelor of Arts and Sciences (BASc))

• Bachelor of Biomedical Science (Bachelor of Biomedical Science (BBiomedSc))

• Bachelor of Information Systems (Bachelor of Information Systems (BIS))

• Bachelor of Information Systems combined courses:

  • Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of Information Systems (Bachelor of Commerce/Bachelor of Information Systems (BCom/BIS))

  • Bachelor of Geomatics and Bachelor of Information Systems (Bachelor of Geomatics/Bachelor of Information Systems (BGeom/BIS))

• Bachelor of Optometry (Bachelor of Optometry (BOptom))

• Diploma in Information Systems (Diploma in Information Systems)

 1.2.2. Honours programs

• Bachelor of Science (Honours)

• Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours)

Both programs may be taken separately, or as part of a combined course. Information about the Honours programs may be found in Bachelor of Science (Honours) and Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours).

 1.2.3. Graduate and postgraduate

Further information on graduate and postgraduate courses offered by the Faculty of Science may be obtained from the Faculty of Science Office or the School of Graduate Studies (Ph: 9344 8599).

 1.2.3.1. Coursework

• Graduate Certificate in Environmental Science

• Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science

• Master of Environmental Science

• Graduate Diploma in Information Systems

• Postgraduate Certificate in Information Systems

• Postgraduate Diploma in Information Systems

• Master of Information Systems

• Graduate Diploma in Operations Research

• Postgraduate Diploma in Science

• Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Clinical Optometry

• Master of Science (Mathematics and Statistics)

• Master of Science (Applied Statistics)

 1.2.3.2. Research

• Master of Information Systems¹

• Master of Optometry¹

• Master of Science (Research)¹

• Doctor of Philosophy¹

• Doctor of Science

 1.3. The Faculty Office

The Faculty Office coordinates the formal requirements of a student's course. In the reception area of the Faculty of Science Office you will find:

• Enquiries Officers;

• publications providing further information about the undergraduate and postgraduate courses offered by the Faculty;

• free multimedia information kiosks that provide information ranging from key dates to careers in science;

• the opportunity to make an appointment to see a course adviser.

Students should visit the Faculty of Science Office if they need advice or wish to do anything related to the following matters:

• course requirements;

• change of address;

• credit or prerequisite evaluation for previous studies;

• changes to course enrolment (deferment, leave of absence, discontinuation);

• adding subjects or withdrawing from subjects;

• re-enrolment;

• selection;

• special consideration;

• study skills workshops.

Information is also available from the Faculty of Science home page at

http://www.science.unimelb.edu.au

 1.3.1. Departments and Schools

Departments and Schools are the teaching and research centres of the University. Students should visit them for information regarding:

• the teaching of subjects;

• the assessment requirements of subjects;

• practical classes;

• detailed syllabus information;

• academic advice about course planning;

• Honours requirements.

 1.4. Contacting the Faculty of Science Office

The Faculty of Science Office is located on the ground floor of the Old Geology Building on the Parkville campus of the University. The Old Geology Building is situated on Masson Road.

The various contact points for the Faculty of Science Office are:

Faculty of Science Office
Old Geology Building
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010
Australia
Tel. + 61 3 9344 6404
Fax. + 61 3 9344 5803
Email: query@science.unimelb.edu.au
Web: http://www.science.unimelb.edu.au/

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