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Bachelor of Science (Optronics and Lasers) (Honours) 

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Full-time
Part-time (day) 		Undergraduate 2 semesters full-time. In exceptional circumstances the program will be available to students, in full-time employment, on a part-time basis. In such a case the duration will be the equivalent of 2 semesters of full-time study i.e. 4 semesters part-time. Hawthorn (Semester 1)

This course allows students with a bachelor degree, to specialise in the exciting new fields of optical technologies. The general field of optical technology is in a state of enormous growth around the world, especially in Australia. A large number of industry areas are developing and/or implementing laser based technologies. Some of these include telecommunications, materials processing, materials development, medical diagnostics, data storage, precision optical sensing, and many others.

The course combines coursework with a two-semester research project. The coursework concentrates on taking the student to the highest level of theoretical understanding required for original research involving laser technologies. On completion of the research project, the student is expected to have made a substantial and original contribution to their chosen field, and submitted a clear and concise thesis describing their work. As part of the formal research supervision, students are expected to perform as active members of a research team.
 
(Students holding an international student visa are required to study full-time.) 

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This course aims to:
  • Provide students with the appropriate experimental, analytical, and theoretical skills required for high quality research involving optical technologies
  • Provide students with the resources, both physical and intellectual, to actively participate in frontier research projects
  • Develop student’s communication skills, enabling them to present their ideas clearly by verbal and written means, and
  • Prepare students for a career in research

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Students complete 100 credit points:
  • Four coursework units (four x 12.5 credit points)
  • Two research project units (12.5 and 37.5 credit points)

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Units available

HET503 Lasers

Recommended study sequence
 
Semester 1
 
Plus one of the following depending on the student's prior experience in quantum mechanics studies:
HET504 Quantum Mechanics A
HET514 Quantum Mechanics B
 
Semester 2
 
 All units are 12.5 credit points unless specified otherwise.

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A large number of industry areas are developing and/or implementing laser-based technologies. Some of these include telecommunications, materials processing, materials development, medical diagnostics, data storage, precision optical sensing, and many others. Graduates will have excellent prospects for employment in research operations of high-technology corporations, as well as universities and other institutions.

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The Bachelor of Science (Optronics & Lasers) (Honours) will seek to produce graduates who will have well-developed attributes which will equip them for their early career and life.

Specifically graduates will potentially be:
  • Capable in their chosen professional, vocational or study areas
  • Able to operate effectively in work and community situations
  • Adaptable and able to manage change
  • Aware of environments in which they will be contributing

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Admission requires successful completion of a three- or four-year degree in science, engineering or similar technical discipline from Swinburne University of Technology or another recognised university. The pass degree should show strong academic achievement, corresponding to a credit average or higher. It should also include at least two years of mathematics, and preferably some study of electromagnetism.
 
Students seeking admission to the Honours program are expected to have made contact with a member of Swinburne’s research staff and reached agreement on the supervision of the student’s Honours research project.

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is the process by which your prior work history, life experience and previous study are measured against the course you are undertaking. Applicants will be considered on their individual merits in accordance with Swinburne policies.

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For information about Swinburne's fees visit: www.swinburne.edu.au/fees
 

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Applications for admission can be made on the Direct Application Form, available from the Student Forms (Higher Education) web page, listed under Undergraduate Direct Entry Application.

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Tel: 1300 368 777
Email: study@swinburne.edu.au
 

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