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Honours units of study

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Anatomy and Histology Honours

ANAT4011
Anatomy Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ANAT4012
Anatomy Honours B
12    C ANAT4011
Semester 1
Semester 2
ANAT4013
Anatomy Honours C
12    C ANAT4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
ANAT4014
Anatomy Honours D
12    C ANAT4013
Semester 1
Semester 2

Biochemistry Honours

BCHM4011
Biochemistry Honours A
12   

Department permission required for enrolment. Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 credit points of senior study. The School will consider entry by students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65.
Semester 1
Semester 2
BCHM4012
Biochemistry Honours B
12    C BCHM4011


Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 credit points of senior study. The School will consider entry to students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65.
Semester 1
Semester 2
BCHM4013
Biochemistry Honours C
12    C BCHM4012


Department permission required for enrolment. Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 credit points of senior study. The School will consider entry by students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65.
Semester 1
Semester 2
BCHM4014
Biochemistry Honours D
12    C BCHM4013


Department permission required for enrolment. Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 credit points of senior study. The School will consider entry by students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Biology Honours

BIOL4015
Scientific Research in Biology
6    C BIOL4016
N BIOL4009 or BIOL4010 or BIOL4011 or BINF5002 or BINF5003


BIOL4016 corequisite not required by Bioinformatics Masters Research Stream students.
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOL4016
Biology Honours A
6    C BIOL4015
N BIOL4011
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOL4012
Biology Honours B
12    C BIOL4011 or (BIOL4015 and BIOL4016)
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOL4013
Biology Honours C
12    C BIOL4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
BIOL4014
Biology Honours D
12    C BIOL4013
Semester 1
Semester 2

Chemistry Honours

CHEM4011
Chemistry Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM4012
Chemistry Honours B
12    C CHEM4011
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM4013
Chemistry Honours C
12    C CHEM4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
CHEM4014
Chemistry Honours D
12    C CHEM4013
Semester 1
Semester 2

Computer Science Honours

Students must complete 24 credit points from the following core units of study, including INFO4999:
INFO5993
IT Research Methods
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO4991
IT Research Thesis A
6    C INFO5993

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
INFO4991 and INFO4992 together form the Honours Research thesis. It is allowed to enrol in one of these units in one semester, and the other the following semester; the same mark and grade is given for both once they have both been completed.
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO4992
IT Research Thesis B
12    C INFO4991 and INFO5993

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
INFO4991 and INFO4992 together form the Honours Research thesis. It is allowed to enrol in one of these units in one semester, and the other the following semester; the same mark and grade is given for both once they have both been completed.
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO4999
Computer Science Honours Result
  
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
Students must complete 24 credit points from the following elective units of study:
COMP5045
Computational Geometry
6    A Students are assumed to have a basic knowledge of the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures: you should be familiar with big-O notations and simple algorithmic techniques like sorting, binary search, and balanced search trees.
Semester 1
COMP5046
Statistical Natural Language Processing
6    A Knowledge of an OO programming language

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
COMP5047
Pervasive Computing
6    A Background in programming and operating systems that is sufficient for the student to independently learn new programming tools from standard online technical materials. Ability to conduct a literature search. Ability to write reports of work done.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
COMP5048
Visual Analytics
6    A It is assumed that students will have basic knowledge of data structures, algorithms and programming skills.
Semester 2
COMP5318
Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
6    A INFO9120 OR COMP5138
Semester 1
COMP5338
Advanced Data Models
6    A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of relational database systems as taught in COMP5138/ INFO9120 (Database Management Systems) or INFO2120/2820 (Database Systems 1).
Semester 2
COMP5347
Web Application Development
6    A INFO9220 or COMP5028. The course assumes basic knowledge on OO design and UML diagrams.
Semester 1
COMP5348
Enterprise Scale Software Architecture
6    A Programming competence in Java or similar OO language. Capacity to master novel technologies (especially to program against novel APIs) using manuals, tutorial examples, etc.
Semester 1
COMP5415
Multimedia Design and Authoring
6    A COMP5114 or COMP9419.
Semester 2
COMP5416
Advanced Network Technologies
6    A ELEC3506 OR ELEC9506 OR ELEC5740 OR COMP5116
Semester 2
COMP5424
Information Technology in Biomedicine
6      Semester 1
COMP5425
Multimedia Retrieval
6    A COMP9007 or COMP5211. Basic Programming skills and data structure knowledge.
Semester 1
COMP5426
Parallel and Distributed Computing
6    A COMP5116
Semester 1
ELEC5508
Wireless Engineering
6    A Basic knowledge in probability and statistics, analog and digital communications, error probability calculation in communications channels, and telecommunications network.
Semester 2
ELEC5509
Mobile Networks
6    A Basically, students need to know the concepts of data communications and mobile communications, which could be gained in one the following units of study: ELEC3505 Communications, ELEC3506 Data Communications and the Internet, or similar units. If you are not sure, please contact the instructor.
Semester 1
ELEC5514
Networked Embedded Systems
6    A ELEC3305, ELEC3506, ELEC3607 and ELEC5508
Semester 2
ELEC5614
Real Time Computing
6    A SOFT2130 Software Construction (or SOFT2004 Software Development Methods 1) and ELEC3607 Embedded Computing (or ELEC2601 Microprocessor Systems)
N MECH5701
Semester 1
ELEC5616
Computer and Network Security
6    A A programming language, basic maths.
Semester 1
ELEC5618
Software Quality Engineering
6    A You are capable of writing programs with multiple functions or methods in multiple files. You are capable of design complex data structures and combine them in non trivial algorithms. You know how to use an integrated development environment. You are familiar and have worked previously with software version control systems. You know how to distribute the workload derived from the unit of study effectively throughout the week and make sure that time is truly productive.
Semester 1
ELEC5619
Object Oriented Application Frameworks
6    A Java programming, and some web development experience are essential. Databases strongly recommended
Semester 2
ELEC5620
Model Based Software Engineering
6    A A programming language, basic maths.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
INFO5010
IT Advanced Topic A
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5991
Services Science Management and Eng
6    A INFO5990. Students are expected to have a degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information systems or business.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5992
Understanding IT Innovations
6    A INFO5990. Students are expected to be fluent in English and capable of participating in group discussions, and capable of producing an individually written paper of 5-9 pages (double spaced) of high quality and clarity. Although some work experience is ideal in adding value to the case discussions, allowing students to pull from their personal experiences, those students with no work experience will be expected to do appropriate research on the discussion topics in order to contribute.
N PMGT5875
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO6012
Information Technology Strategy and Value
6    A COMP5206. Introduction to Information Systems

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ISYS5050
Knowledge Management Systems
6    A An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Good grasp of database technologies and the role of information systems in organisations.
Semester 1

Cell Pathology Honours

CPAT4011
Cell Pathology Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
CPAT4012
Cell Pathology Honours B
12    C CPAT4011
Semester 1
Semester 2
CPAT4013
Cell Pathology Honours C
12    C CPAT4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
CPAT4014
Cell Pathology Honours D
12    C CPAT4013
Semester 1
Semester 2

Geography Honours

GEOG4011
Geography Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
GEOG4012
Geography Honours B
12    C GEOG4011
Semester 1
Semester 2
GEOG4013
Geography Honours C
12    C GEOG4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
GEOG4014
Geography Honours D
12    C GEOG4013
Semester 1
Semester 2

Geology Honours

GEOL4011
Geology Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
GEOL4012
Geology Honours B
12    C GEOL4011
Semester 1
Semester 2
GEOL4013
Geology Honours C
12    C GEOL4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
GEOL4014
Geology Honours D
12    C GEOL4013
Semester 1
Semester 2

Geophysics Honours

GEOP4011
Geophysics Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
GEOP4012
Geophysics Honours B
12    C GEOP4011
Semester 1
Semester 2
GEOP4013
Geophysics Honours C
12    C GEOP4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
GEOP4014
Geophysics Honours D
12    C GEOP4013
Semester 1
Semester 2

History and Philosophy of Science Honours

All students must enrol in HPSC4999. Honours students must complete 48 credit points from the following units of study:
HPSC4101
Philosophy of Science
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
HPSC4102
History of Science
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
HPSC4103
Sociology of Science
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
HPSC4104
Recent Topics in HPS
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
HPSC4105
HPS Research Methods
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
HPSC4108
Core topics: History and Philosophy of Sci
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
HPSC4201
HPS Research Project 1
6    A (HPSC2100 or HPSC2900) and (HPSC2101 or HPSC2901)
N HPSC4106 or HPSC4107

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
HPSC4202
HPS Research Project 2
6    A (HPSC2100 or HPSC2900) and (HPSC2101 or HPSC2901)
N HPSC4106 or HPSC4107

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
HPSC4203
HPS Research Project 3
6    A (HPSC2100 or HPSC2900) and (HPSC2101 or HPSC2901)
C HPSC4202
N HPSC4106 or HPSC4107

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
HPSC4204
HPS Research Project 4
6    A (HPSC2100 or HPSC2900) and (HPSC2101 or HPSC2901)
N HPSC4106 or HPSC4107

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
HPSC4999
History and Philosophy of Science Honours
  
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

Immunology Honours

IMMU4011
Immunology Honours A
12    N BMED4011

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
IMMU4012
Immunology Honours B
12    C IMMU4011
N BMED4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
IMMU4013
Immunology Honours C
12    C IMMU4012
N BMED4013
Semester 1
Semester 2
IMMU4014
Immunology Honours D
12    C IMMU4013
N BMED4014
Semester 1
Semester 2

Infectious Diseases Honours

This is only available for students in the Bachelor of Medical Science (BMedSc).
INFD4011
Infectious Diseases Honours A
12    N BMED4021

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
INFD4012
Infectious Diseases Honours B
12    C INFD4011
N BMED4022
Semester 1
INFD4013
Infectious Diseases Honours C
12    C INFD4012
N BMED4023
Semester 2
INFD4014
Infectious Diseases Honours D
12    C INFD4013
N BMED4024
Semester 2

Information Systems Honours

Students must complete 24 credit points from the following core units of study, including INFO4999:
INFO5993
IT Research Methods
6      Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO4991
IT Research Thesis A
6    C INFO5993

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
INFO4991 and INFO4992 together form the Honours Research thesis. It is allowed to enrol in one of these units in one semester, and the other the following semester; the same mark and grade is given for both once they have both been completed.
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO4992
IT Research Thesis B
12    C INFO4991 and INFO5993

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
INFO4991 and INFO4992 together form the Honours Research thesis. It is allowed to enrol in one of these units in one semester, and the other the following semester; the same mark and grade is given for both once they have both been completed.
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO4999
Computer Science Honours Result
  
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
Students must complete 24 credit points from the following elective units of study:
COMP5045
Computational Geometry
6    A Students are assumed to have a basic knowledge of the design and analysis of algorithms and data structures: you should be familiar with big-O notations and simple algorithmic techniques like sorting, binary search, and balanced search trees.
Semester 1
COMP5046
Statistical Natural Language Processing
6    A Knowledge of an OO programming language

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
COMP5047
Pervasive Computing
6    A Background in programming and operating systems that is sufficient for the student to independently learn new programming tools from standard online technical materials. Ability to conduct a literature search. Ability to write reports of work done.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
COMP5048
Visual Analytics
6    A It is assumed that students will have basic knowledge of data structures, algorithms and programming skills.
Semester 2
COMP5318
Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining
6    A INFO9120 OR COMP5138
Semester 1
COMP5338
Advanced Data Models
6    A This unit of study assumes foundational knowledge of relational database systems as taught in COMP5138/ INFO9120 (Database Management Systems) or INFO2120/2820 (Database Systems 1).
Semester 2
COMP5347
Web Application Development
6    A INFO9220 or COMP5028. The course assumes basic knowledge on OO design and UML diagrams.
Semester 1
COMP5348
Enterprise Scale Software Architecture
6    A Programming competence in Java or similar OO language. Capacity to master novel technologies (especially to program against novel APIs) using manuals, tutorial examples, etc.
Semester 1
COMP5415
Multimedia Design and Authoring
6    A COMP5114 or COMP9419.
Semester 2
COMP5416
Advanced Network Technologies
6    A ELEC3506 OR ELEC9506 OR ELEC5740 OR COMP5116
Semester 2
COMP5424
Information Technology in Biomedicine
6      Semester 1
COMP5425
Multimedia Retrieval
6    A COMP9007 or COMP5211. Basic Programming skills and data structure knowledge.
Semester 1
COMP5426
Parallel and Distributed Computing
6    A COMP5116
Semester 1
ELEC5508
Wireless Engineering
6    A Basic knowledge in probability and statistics, analog and digital communications, error probability calculation in communications channels, and telecommunications network.
Semester 2
ELEC5509
Mobile Networks
6    A Basically, students need to know the concepts of data communications and mobile communications, which could be gained in one the following units of study: ELEC3505 Communications, ELEC3506 Data Communications and the Internet, or similar units. If you are not sure, please contact the instructor.
Semester 1
ELEC5514
Networked Embedded Systems
6    A ELEC3305, ELEC3506, ELEC3607 and ELEC5508
Semester 2
ELEC5614
Real Time Computing
6    A SOFT2130 Software Construction (or SOFT2004 Software Development Methods 1) and ELEC3607 Embedded Computing (or ELEC2601 Microprocessor Systems)
N MECH5701
Semester 1
ELEC5616
Computer and Network Security
6    A A programming language, basic maths.
Semester 1
ELEC5618
Software Quality Engineering
6    A You are capable of writing programs with multiple functions or methods in multiple files. You are capable of design complex data structures and combine them in non trivial algorithms. You know how to use an integrated development environment. You are familiar and have worked previously with software version control systems. You know how to distribute the workload derived from the unit of study effectively throughout the week and make sure that time is truly productive.
Semester 1
ELEC5619
Object Oriented Application Frameworks
6    A Java programming, and some web development experience are essential. Databases strongly recommended
Semester 2
ELEC5620
Model Based Software Engineering
6    A A programming language, basic maths.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
INFO5010
IT Advanced Topic A
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5991
Services Science Management and Eng
6    A INFO5990. Students are expected to have a degree in computer science, engineering, information technology, information systems or business.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO5992
Understanding IT Innovations
6    A INFO5990. Students are expected to be fluent in English and capable of participating in group discussions, and capable of producing an individually written paper of 5-9 pages (double spaced) of high quality and clarity. Although some work experience is ideal in adding value to the case discussions, allowing students to pull from their personal experiences, those students with no work experience will be expected to do appropriate research on the discussion topics in order to contribute.
N PMGT5875
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO6012
Information Technology Strategy and Value
6    A COMP5206. Introduction to Information Systems

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ISYS5050
Knowledge Management Systems
6    A An undergraduate degree in Computer Science or Information Systems. Good grasp of database technologies and the role of information systems in organisations.
Semester 1

Mathematics (Applied) Honours

MATH4401
Applied Mathematics Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH4402
Applied Mathematics Honours B
12    C MATH4401
Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH4403
Applied Mathematics Honours C
12    C MATH4402
Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH4404
Applied Mathematics Honours D
12    C MATH4403
Semester 1
Semester 2

Mathematics (Pure) Honours

MATH4301
Pure Mathematics Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH4302
Pure Mathematics Honours B
12    C MATH4301
Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH4303
Pure Mathematics Honours C
12    C MATH4302
Semester 1
Semester 2
MATH4304
Pure Mathematics Honours D
12    C MATH4303
Semester 1
Semester 2

Microbiology Honours

MICR4011
Microbiology Honours A
12   

Department permission required for enrolment. Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 credit points of senior study. The School will consider entry by students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65.
Semester 1
Semester 2
MICR4012
Microbiology Honours B
12    C MICR4011


Department permission required for enrolment. Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 credit points of senior study. The School will consider entry to students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65.
Semester 1
Semester 2
MICR4013
Microbiology Honours C
12    C MICR4012


Department permission required for enrolment. Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 credit points of senior study. The School will consider entry to students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65.
Semester 1
Semester 2
MICR4014
Microbiology Honours D
12    C MICR4013


Department permission required for enrolment. Entry into the School Honours program normally requires a credit average in a major relevant to the chosen project or relevant 24 credit points of senior study. The School will consider entry to students who do not have this requirement if their overall academic performance indicates an equivalent performance in other subject areas or if their SCIWAM exceeds 65.
Semester 1
Semester 2

Pharmacology Honours

PCOL4011
Pharmacology Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
PCOL4012
Pharmacology Honours B
12    C PCOL4011
Semester 1
Semester 2
PCOL4013
Pharmacology Honours C
12    C PCOL4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
PCOL4014
Pharmacology Honours D
12    C PCOL4013
Semester 1
Semester 2

Physiology Honours

PHSI4011
Physiology Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
PHSI4012
Physiology Honours B
12    C PHSI4011
Semester 1
Semester 2
PHSI4013
Physiology Honours C
12    C PHSI4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
PHSI4014
Physiology Honours D
12    C PHSI4013
Semester 1
Semester 2

Physics Honours

PHYS4011
Physics Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
PHYS4012
Physics Honours B
12    C PHYS4011
Semester 1
Semester 2
PHYS4013
Physics Honours C
12    C PHYS4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
PHYS4014
Physics Honours D
12    C PHYS4013
Semester 1
Semester 2

Psychology Honours

PSYC4011
Psychology Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
PSYC4012
Psychology Honours B
12    C PSYC4011
Semester 1
Semester 2
PSYC4013
Psychology Honours C
12    C PSYC4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
PSYC4014
Psychology Honours D
12    C PSYC4013
Semester 1
Semester 2

Soil Science Honours

SOIL4021
Soil Science Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
SOIL4022
Soil Science Honours B
12    C SOIL4021
Semester 1
Semester 2
SOIL4023
Soil Science Honours C
12    C SOIL4022
Semester 1
Semester 2
SOIL4024
Soil Science Honours D
12    C SOIL4023
Semester 1
Semester 2

Statistics Honours

STAT4201
Mathematical Statistics Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
STAT4202
Mathematical Statistics Honours B
12    C STAT4201
Semester 1
Semester 2
STAT4203
Mathematical Statistics Honours C
12    C STAT4202
Semester 1
Semester 2
STAT4204
Mathematical Statistics Honours D
12    C STAT4203
Semester 1
Semester 2