Swinburne University of Technology - Melbourne Australia
Future Students - Courses
Course Description:
The Advanced Diploma of Computer Science is designed to provide students with the skills needed to work in the IT, games development, scientific instrumentation and multimedia industry. This course also provides students with the skills needed to work as a programmer, systems analyist, network administrator, web developer, designer or games programmer. The course includes units covering the areas of communication skills, markup languages, C++, Java and PHP programming, server-side programming, database integration, physic and maths principles, electronics, data aquistion and project management. In the final year, students may have the opportunity to study the CISCO IT Essentials and CCNA Curriculum. The specialisation streams enable Advanced Diploma students to concentrate on their designated field of either Multimedia Technology, Scientific Instrumentation, Network Analysis or Software Development. Students also have the opportunity to study for a dual diploma by undertaking the Advanced Diploma of Computer Science/Diploma of Sustainability. Sustainability is increasingly being recognised as a core objective in both business and government. Note: concurrent study of multiple qualifications in not avalible to international students.
Course Structure:
Students will undertake approximately 970 hours of tuition in the first year and around 780 to 860 hours in the second year, depending on the chosen stream. Students who choose not to undertake a stream may exit with the Diploma of Technology (Computing). Note that this option is not available to international students.
Major specialisation:
Major Study Areas - Operate computing packages, including: office and graphic applications - Connect internal hardware components - Analyse data and report results - Operate accounting packages - Install and manage network protocols - Implement system software changes - Create code for applications, including: C++, Java and PHP programming - Manage complex projects - Develop complex testing and evaluation procedures, including: optic and thermodynamics, sensors and transducers
Units of Study:
First Year - all streams Semester 1 CITU006C Operate computing packages, including: office and graphic applications CM2.10C5A Write reports CITS014B Connect hardware peripherals CITS021C Connect internal hardware components CITS020B Install and optimise system software CM1.2FA Apply principles of occupational health and safety in work environment CITB169A Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website to specification CTEAM300A Work efficiently as part of a team CORG300A Follow established work plan CDATA500A Analyse data and report results CVBN178 Apply logic to digital electronic circuits, including: Boolean algebra, digital electronics CITB070B Create code for applications, including: C++ and VB programming. CNES001CA Undertake basic work activities, including: analogue instrumentation, physics Semester 2 SRSCOP001A Prepare for public speaking CITU211A Operate accounting packages CMEM16.4AA Perform internal/external customer service CITD128A Create user and technical documentation CMM65DA Create web pages with multimedia CITI097B Install and configure a network CITI101B Install and manage network protocols CITS107B Rectify system faults on a live system CITS110B Implement system software changes SVBN176 Solve mathematical problems in engineering processes CDATA500A Analyse data and report results CITB070B Create code for applications, including: advanced C++ programming, database programming. CNES001CA Undertake basic work activities, including: advanced physics Second Year - Core Semester 1 CORG602A Manage complex projects CITS120B Administer and configure a network operating system CATSIM412A Implement a business-like approach CVPB029 Design complex algorithms using mathematical and scientific principles, including: calculus, vector analysis CTEST704A Integrate data acquisition and interfacing systems CITB069B Develop software, including: java programming, object-oriented design and analysis, internet programming Semester 2 CITI098B Install and manage complex networks CITS123B Manage network security CSLS302A Identify sales prospects CVPB029 Design complex algorithms using mathematical and scientific principles, including: advanced calculus, matrix algebra CTEST704A Integrate data acquisition and interfacing systems CITB069B Develop software, including: microprocessor programming, database design and SQL, advanced Java programming, introduction to games programming Second Year - Instrumentation stream Semester 1 CNES406DA Develop complex testing and evaluation procedures, including: optics and thermodynamics, sensors and transducers Semester 2 CNES406DA Develop complex testing and evaluation procedures, including: waves and sound, fluid and static dynamics, advanced physics Second Year - Multimedia stream Semester 1 CVBP032 Process audio and video signals for computer applications CIMA04A Create 3D digital animation CVBP033 Design interactive computer applications for scientific and mathematical modelling Semester 2 CVBP032 Process audio and video signals for computer applications CMEM03A Integrate and use a scripting language in authoring a multimedia product CVBP033 Design interactive computer applications for scientific and mathematical modelling Second Year - Network Analysis Stream - delivered via CISCO CCNA CVBP030 Design, configure, maintain and scale a routed network CVMP031 Design and implement a multi layer - switched internetwork
CITU006C Operate computing packages, including: office and graphic applications
CM2.10C5A Write reports
CITS014B Connect hardware peripherals
CITS021C Connect internal hardware components
CITS020B Install and optimise system software
CM1.2FA Apply principles of occupational health and safety in work environment
CITB169A Use development software and IT tools to build a basic website to specification
CTEAM300A Work efficiently as part of a team
CORG300A Follow established work plan
CDATA500A Analyse data and report results
CVBN178 Apply logic to digital electronic circuits, including: Boolean algebra, digital electronics
CITB070B Create code for applications, including: C++ and VB programming.
CNES001CA Undertake basic work activities, including: analogue instrumentation, physics
SRSCOP001A Prepare for public speaking
CITU211A Operate accounting packages
CMEM16.4AA Perform internal/external customer service
CITD128A Create user and technical documentation
CMM65DA Create web pages with multimedia
CITI097B Install and configure a network
CITI101B Install and manage network protocols
CITS107B Rectify system faults on a live system
CITS110B Implement system software changes
SVBN176 Solve mathematical problems in engineering processes
CITB070B Create code for applications, including: advanced C++ programming, database programming.
CNES001CA Undertake basic work activities, including: advanced physics
Semester 1
CORG602A Manage complex projects
CITS120B Administer and configure a network operating system
CATSIM412A Implement a business-like approach
CVPB029 Design complex algorithms using mathematical and scientific principles, including: calculus, vector analysis
CTEST704A Integrate data acquisition and interfacing systems
CITB069B Develop software, including: java programming, object-oriented design and analysis, internet programming
Semester 2
CITI098B Install and manage complex networks
CITS123B Manage network security
CSLS302A Identify sales prospects
CVPB029 Design complex algorithms using mathematical and scientific principles, including: advanced calculus, matrix algebra
CNES406DA Develop complex testing and evaluation procedures, including: optics and thermodynamics, sensors and transducers
CVBP032 Process audio and video signals for computer applications
CIMA04A Create 3D digital animation
CMEM03A Integrate and use a scripting language in authoring a multimedia product
Career Opportunities:
Graduates of the Certificate IV level are qualified to work as: Assistants to practitioners in the computer science/multimedia technology industry Technical support to professionals in research and development Installation, maintenance and upgrading of computer systems Consulting, sales and training programs Graduates of the diploma are qualified to work in all areas identified for the Certificate IV as well as: Design and implementation of software/hardware Installation, maintenance of a local area network Technical support to web design and implementation Application of 3D design to relevant industries Graduates of the advanced diploma will have increased employment opportunities to work in all of the areas identified for both the Certificate IV and the diploma as well as the following, dependent on their choice of stream: Full customisation of Graphical User Interface design for associated scientific industries Full web page design, management implementation and maintenance for industries Multimedia authoring for production of interactive multimedia displays, CD presentation for technical applications and promotional material for in-house training Object-oriented programmer in Java, C++ Visual Basic for scientific applications to relative industries Data acquisition and sensor design in relative associated industries After graduating, students also have the opportunity to continue their studies in a degree program, either at Swinburne or another university. At Swinburne, there are well-established pathways available to successful graduates, allowing students to apply for entry into the second year of a degree program of their choice. Some of the programs that presently have a formal pathway agreement are: Computing, Business Information Systems, Games and Interactivity, Biomedical Engineering/Science, Multimedia and Software Development.
Entry Requirements:
Satisfactory completion of an appropriate Victorian Year 12 or its equivalent, or mature age.
Credit Transfer:
Applicants with prior tertiary studies that satisfy part of the academic requirements of this course may be granted 'credit' and/or entry to the course with 'advanced standing'. University policies apply and applicants are assessed on a case-by-case basis. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Pathways (articulation):
An advanced credit transfer system, known as the Pathways program, is in place at Swinburne. Through Pathways, students with one or more of a wide range of post-secondary qualifications (both local and international) can gain entry into a course with advanced standing. Certain subject requirements must be met and an acceptable standard of results achieved in order to gain admission and for maximum credit to be granted. For further information refer to the Credit Transfer Guide at: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/corporate/marketing/pathways//
Recognition of Prior Learning:
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a process where a student may be granted credit or partial credit towards a qualification in recognition of skills and knowledge gained through work experience, life experience and/or formal training. Further details for students considering TAFE courses can be found on the RPL website.
Course Fees:
The Victorian Government is introducing a new TAFE fee structure from 1 July 2009. There are new eligibility requirements regarding Government Funded places. Details on Swinburne TAFE Fees can be found at: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees information on the eligibility criteria at: www.skills.vic.gov.au/tafe_students/student-faqs
Application Procedure:
Applications for the February intake should be made through the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC). VTAC code's: 77301(VGF), 77304 (Fee Type determined by provider) For further information, visit the VTAC website at: www.vtac.edu.au Non-Year 12 Applicants must also complete and submit a VTAC Pi form After applying to VTAC, applicants must submit a supplementary application form. Please contact us to obtain one. Applications for the July intake should be made direct to Swinburne at www.future.swinburne.edu.au/apply/tafe All students studying a diploma and above, will need to pay the Student Amenities fees and any material/ancillary fees at time of enrolment. Note that for any full fee paying student, material and ancillary fees are rolled into their tuition fees. Students studying a diploma or above will be eligible to take out a VET FEE-HELP Loan for their tuition fees provided they meet the citizenship requirements. Details of these loans can be found on the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations website.
Further information:
Submit an Online Enquiry Tel: 1300 ASK SWIN (1300 275 794) Email: study@swinburne.edu.au Website: www.tafe.swin.edu.au/eng
