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 comprises the Schools of Botany, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, and Physics, and the Departments of Genetics, Information Systems, Mathematics and Statistics, Optometry and Vision Sciences, and Zoology. These schools and departments undertake most of the Faculty's teaching and research. A number of other departments also make significant teaching contributions to the Faculty. These departments include 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 in optometry and information systems, as well as the more generalist Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Biomedical Science. These programs 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; and

• 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 (Extended) (Extended Bachelor of Science Program)

• 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 (Mechanical and Manufacturing, Civil, Environmental, Chemical) and Bachelor of Science (Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of Science (BE/BSc))

  • Bachelor of Geomatic Engineering and Bachelor of Science (Bachelor of Geomatic Engineering/Bachelor of Science (BGeomE/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 Forestry and Bachelor of Science ( Bachelor of Forestry/Bachelor of Science

  • Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Forest Science (Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Forest Science). No first year entry into this course from 2001 onwards.

• 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 Geomatic Engineering and Bachelor of Information Systems (Bachelor of Geomatic Engineering/Bachelor of Information Systems (BGeomE/BIS))

  • Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Information Systems (Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Information Systems (BSc/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 about 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 [Tel. +61 3 8344 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 Certificate in Ocular Therapeutics

• 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.

You should visit the Faculty of Science office if you need advice about:

• course requirements

• changing your address

• credit or prerequisite evaluation of 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

For more in-depth information, students can make an appointment with a student adviser. Information is also provided at 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 (Masson Road) on the Parkville campus of the University.

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 8344 6404
Fax: + 61 3 8344 5803
Email: query@science.unimelb.edu.au
Web: http://www.science.unimelb.edu.au/

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