International Bachelor of Science (Honours)
Overview
Students will gain a strong discipline-based training in an approved Science degree, integrated with a technological
application of that science, an understanding of the social context of this science and technology, and an international
perspective on the science and its applications.
The flexible structure of the major, two minors, and electives allows students to design their study program to meet their
particular interests and abilities.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
New South Wales HSC University Admission Index (UAI) of 92 (or equivalent). The UAI is reviewed each year.
Assumed Knowledge: Four units of science or four units comprising science and mathematics. Students who have not
completed Chemistry and/or Biology at the HSC are strongly recommended to enrol in bridging courses offered in February
each year. Students without at least Mathematics Band 4 are required to take a special Maths subject in the first year or
consider early entry to complete this subject in Summer Session prior to commencement of the course.
Course Program
| Subjects |
Session |
Credit Points |
Suggested First Year
SCIE102 International Perspectives in Science |
Spring |
6 |
| Plus two 100-level subjects towards an approved Major. |
|
12 |
Plus additional subjects towards the Technology Minor, Social Sciences Minor
and/or the balance. |
|
30 |
Suggested Second Year
SCIE20X TBA |
Spring |
6 |
| Plus four 200-level subjects towards an approved Major. |
|
24 |
Plus additional subjects towards the Technology Minor, Social Sciences Minor
and/or the balance. |
|
18 |
Suggested Third Year
Three subjects towards an approved Major |
|
24 |
Plus additional subjects towards the Technology Minor, Social Sciences Minor
and/or the balance. |
|
24 |
Suggested Fourth Year
SCIE40X TBA |
Spring |
18 |
| Plus an Honours Research Project. |
Autumn/Spring |
24 |
Plus an additional subject towards the Technology Minor, Social Sciences
Minor and/or the balance. |
|
6 |
Total for major
|
|
192 |
Course Requirements
International Bachelor of Science requirements are as follows:
One major chosen from disciplines located in the Faculty of Science. A major study consists of at least 60 credit points from
one of the Faculty of Science disciplines: Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Human Geography, Physical Geography, Geology,
Geosciences. Information regarding these majors is listed under the Bachelor of Science Course Information under “Major
Study Areas.”
The Technology Minor consists of 30 cp as outlined in the following five strands and approved by the degree coordinator in
consultation with the Engineering or Informatics Faculty Education Committee Chair.
Engineering Technology Strand
| Subjects |
|
Session |
Credit Points |
| 100-Level |
|
|
|
| ENGG152 |
Engineering Mechanics |
Spring |
6 |
| ENGG153 |
Engineering Materials |
Autumn |
6 |
| ENGG154 |
Engineering Design & Innovation |
Spring |
6 |
| NANO101 |
Current Perspectives in Nanotechnology |
Spring |
6 |
| 200-Level |
|
|
|
| MATE201 |
Structure and Properties of Materials |
Autumn |
6 |
| NANO201 |
Research Topics in Nanotechnology |
Spring |
6 |
| MATE291 |
Engineering Computing and Laboratory Skills |
Autumn |
6 |
| 300-Level |
|
|
|
| MATE302 |
Polymeric Materials |
Autumn |
6 |
Informatics Strand
| Subjects |
|
Session |
Credit Points |
| 100-Level |
|
|
|
CSCI102
|
Systems |
Spring |
6 |
| CSCI103 |
Algorithms and Problem Solving |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
| CSCI114 |
Procedural Programming |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
| CSCI124 |
Applied Programming |
Autumn/Spring |
6 |
| 200-Level |
|
|
|
| CSCI235 |
Databases |
Spring |
6 |
| 300-Level |
|
|
|
| CSCI315 |
Database Design and Implementation |
Autumn |
6 |
Internet Technology Strand
| Subjects |
|
Session |
Credit Points |
| 100-Level |
|
|
|
| ECTE181 |
WWW Engineering |
Autumn |
6 |
| ECTE182 |
Internet Technology 1 |
Spring |
6 |
| 200-Level |
|
|
|
| ECTE281 |
Embedded Internet Systems |
Spring |
6 |
| ECTE282 |
Internet Systems |
Autumn |
6 |
| ECTE283 |
Internet Technology 2 |
Spring |
6 |
Information & Communication Technology Strand
| Subjects |
|
Session |
Credit Points |
| 100-Level |
|
|
|
CSCI102
|
Systems |
Spring |
6 |
| 200-Level |
|
|
|
| IACT201 |
Information Technology and Citizens’ Rights |
Autumn |
6 |
| IACT202 |
The Structure and Organisation of Telecommunications |
Spring |
6 |
| 300-Level |
|
|
|
| IACT301 |
Information and Communication Security Issues |
Spring |
6 |
| IACT303 |
World Wide Networking |
Spring |
6 |
Mathematics Strand
| Subjects |
|
Session |
Credit Points |
| 100-Level |
|
|
|
| MATH187 |
Mathematics 1A Part 1 |
Autumn |
6 |
| MATH188 |
Mathematics 1A Part 2 |
Spring |
6 |
| MATH111 |
Applied Mathematical Modelling 1 |
Spring |
6 |
| 200-Level |
|
|
|
| MATH201 |
Multivariate and Vector Calculus |
Autumn |
6 |
| MATH202 |
Differential Equations 2 |
Spring |
6 |
| STAT231 |
Probability and Random Variables |
Autumn |
|
The Social Sciences Minor consists of 24 credit points selected from the International Studies Minor in consultation with the
Course Coordinator.
Note: When selecting subjects for the Technology and Social Sciences minors, students must adhere to the requirement that no more than 60 credit points of 100-level subjects can count towards their degree programs.
The Global Science Study component will include a 6 credit point subject at 100-level, coordinated by the University of
Wollongong, a 6 credit point remote-delivery subject at 200-level, coordinated by the University of Colorado (Boulder), and an
18 credit point remote-delivery subject at 400 level, coordinated by Dublin City University.
The balance of 24 credit points (to a degree total of 192) may be chosen from either the Science Schedule or General
Schedule and may include a selection of complementary or contrasting subjects, or other subjects with the approval of the
Dean or Associate Dean. Some of these credit points may be required to complete prerequisite subjects related to the Science
major (e.g., the Maths requirement, or 100-level Chemistry and STAT252 for a Biological Sciences major).
Students will be required to complete at least 24 credit points of the degree at one of the partner institutions. It is suggested
that students complete the study abroad component in either their 2nd or 3rd year of study.
For further information contact the Faculty of Science Office, 41.258, or telephone 4221 3481.
Web site: www.uow.edu.au/science/
The Degree Coordinator is the Associate Dean, Associate Professor Ted Bryant, 41.259.
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