CSU

1998 Undergraduate Handbook

Bachelor of Science

The Bachelor of Science is a general science course with majors in Analytical Chemistry, Mathematics, Remote Sensing and Plant Biotechnology. The course is a vocationally-oriented science course that produces graduates with a sound knowledge base in physical science and specialised studies in one of the four majors. It provides students with an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of much of modern scientific investigation, and produces highly employable graduates.

Chemistry graduates find ready employment in industry, government departments and authorities, and research laboratories. Their work may involve research, development and design of new products and processes, sample testing and analysis, quality control and laboratory management.

Employment opportunities for Mathematics graduates include: forecasting and risk analysis in the finance and insurance industries; modelling of environmental and industrial systems; optimization _ transport industries; urban and regional planning; data analysis _ government and business; signal and image processing _ astronomy, remote sensing and GIS; technical programming and teaching.

A graduate in remote sensing can expect to find employment in the expanding industries of resource monitoring, mapping and planning. Areas such as agriculture, geology and environmental studies are all seeking graduates with image analysis, GIS and computing skills to support both project and research work. Jobs are found at all levels of Federal, State and Local Government as well as the private sector.

Graduates in plant biotechnology can expect to have flexible and adaptable problem-solving abilities, well-suited to employment in private industry or government environments. Plant biotechnology graduates are engaged in activities such as the production of new plant varieties.

The Bachelor of Science course essentially has a common first year. The course structure allows specialised studies in the second and third years of the program which depend on the chosen major. Students choose majors in either Analytical Chemistry, Mathematics, Remote Sensing or Plant Biotechnology.

Enrolment through

Wagga Wagga campus

Study mode

On campus
Distance education

Normal course duration

Full-time 3 years (6 sessions)

Part-time 6 years (12 sessions)

Admission requirements

Subject to the availability of places, the University will admit any applicant it believes can undertake the proposed course with a reasonable prospect of success. In determining an applicant's prospect for success, the University will consider previous studies and/or other attainments and experience.

Previous studies considered to be indicative of success in an undergraduate course include:

NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Tertiary Entrance Rank (TER) or interstate equivalent, however applicants may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to the course for which admission is sought.

No secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to this course.

Assumed knowledge is as follows:

Chemistry major - NSW HSC or equivalent 2 Unit Mathematics and 2 Unit Chemistry or 4 unit Science.

Mathematics major - 2 Unit Mathematics and any 2 Unit science course.

Remote Sensing Major - 2 Unit Mathematics and 2 Unit Physics

Plant Biotechnology - 2 Unit Chemistry or 4 Unit Science

Applicants may also be admitted to the course on the basis of other attainments and experience since leaving school. These may include documentation of:

Applicants who believe they do not have an appropriate high school chemistry background are strongly recommended to undertake the CSU Bridging Chemistry course (fee-paying) which is available annually during December - January. Further details may be obtained by contacting the Open Learning Institute.

Credit for previous study

Refer to Academic Regulations for details of credit availability

Credit packages available

NSW TAFE Associate Diploma of Chemical Technology (Analytical Chemistry major)

Professional recognition

Graduates of the Analytical Chemistry major are qualified for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute. (Subject to final approval by RACI of the revised course)

Course requirements

To graduate students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of 24 subjects (or 192 subject points).

Students completing the Analytical Chemistry major are required to complete a minimum of six weeks industrial work experience to qualify for graduation.

Course structure

Analytical Chemistry Major

Full-time study

Session 1 (Autumn)

Session 2 (Spring)

Session 3 (Autumn)

Session 4 (Spring)

Session 5 (Autumn)

Session 6 (Spring)

Part-time and distance education study

Session 1 (Autumn)

Session 2 (Spring)

Session 3 (Autumn)

Session 4 (Spring)

Session 5

Session 6 (Spring)

Session 7 (Autumn)

Session 8 (Spring)

Session 9 (Autumn)

Session 10 (Spring)

Session 11 (Autumn)

Session 12 (Spring)

*Yearlong subject

Option Sequences in the Analytical Chemistry major:
Years 2 and 3 (full-time) contain a minor sequence, with subjects chosen from the environmental sciences, food sciences, management or other areas with the approval of the Course Coordinator.

Mathematics Major

Full-time study

Session 1 (Autumn)

Session 2 (Spring)

Session 3 (Autumn)

Session 4 (Spring)

Session 5 (Autumn)

Session 6 (Spring)

Part-time and distance education study

Session 1 (Autumn)

Session 2 (Spring)

Session 3 (Autumn)

Session 4 (Spring)

Session 5 (Autumn)

Session 6 (Spring)

Session 7 (Autumn)

Session 8 (Spring)

Session 9 (Autumn)

Session 10 (Spring)

Session 11 (Autumn)

Session 12 (Spring)

Option Sequences in the Mathematics major

Years 2 and 3 (full-time) contain a minor sequence, with subjects chosen from spatial analysis, applied statistics or other areas with the approval of the Course Coordinator.

Remote Sensing Major

Full-time study

Session 1 (Autumn)

Session 2 (Spring)

Session 3 (Autumn)

Session 4 (Spring)

Session 5 (Autumn)

Session 6 (Spring)

Part-time and distance education study

Session 1 (Autumn)

Session 2 (Spring)

Session 3 (Autumn)

Session 4 (Spring)

Session 5 (Autumn)

Session 6 (Spring)

Session 7 (Autumn)

Session 8 (Spring)

Session 9 (Autumn)

Session 10 (Spring)

Session 11 (Autumn)

Session 12 (Spring)

* subject code not available at time of print

Option in the Remote Sensing major:

Because of the highly structured nature and prerequisite requirements for the Remote Sensing major, there is no opportunity for a minor sequence. A single option subject is done in Year 2 (full-time). The option may be in computing, mathematics, spatial analysis or other areas with the approval of the Course Coordinator.

Plant Biotechnology Major

Full-time study

Session 1 (Autumn)

Session 2 (Spring)

Session 3 (Autumn)

Session 4 (Spring)

Session 5 (Autumn)

Session 6 (Spring)

Part-time and distance education study

Session 1 (Autumn)

Session 2 (Spring)

Session 3 (Autumn)

Session 4 (Spring)

Session 5 (Autumn)

Session 6 (Spring)

Session 7 (Autumn)

Session 8 (Spring)

Session 9 (Autumn)

Session 11 (Autumn)

Session 12 (Spring)

Options in the Plant Biotechnology major:

Three option subjects in Years 2 and 3 are chosen from the food sciences, chemistry, agriculture or other areas with the approval of the Course Coordinator.

Inquiries

Course Coordinator
School of Science and Technology
Dr Gordon Chapman
Telephone: (02) 6933 2505
Facsimile: (02) 6933 2737
Email: gchapman@csu.edu.au