One of the first award-winning cooperative research centers is located in the department: the GK Williams Cooperative Research Center for Extractive Metallurgy. D В Nairn, GradDipEng (Chem) BSc (Ions) PhD WA RACI AIIM AICD, Director of the GK Williams Cooperative Research Center for Extractive Metallurgy.
Postgraduate Programs Offered
D D Atapattu, BScE Mor'wa PhD Monash Hoofdonderzoeker DF Stewart, MSc PhD Мelb Senior Research Fellows D Dunstan, BSc leeuwen PhD Melb. R J Binnington, BS Chem Eng I?MlT N A Booker, BE Lind PhD Мelb E Chai, BAppSc Rendigo DE Creasy, BSc PhD Lind R J Dry, BSc Cape T МSc PhD Natal J S [herfst, BSc HonsAdel PhD QId.
Duration of Programs
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Structural Dynamics & Earthquake Engineering
Hydrology & Water Resources
Production Agriculture
Head of Department Graham Hutchinson
Engineering Project & Construction Management
Academic Staff Professors
QJ Wang, BE Ions His MSc PhD Galway - physical and engineering hydrology, land degradation and management, hydraulics, water quality. RB Grayson, BE Ions PhD Melb - hydrology, environmental management, water quality, environmental monitoring networks, scaling issues.
Postgraduate Programs Offered Civil Engineering
A W Western, BE Jonet BEc lonash PhD lelb - surface hydrology, hydraulics, salinity, scale issues, spatial variability. H P Duncan, BE Ions MEngSc Afonash - Water Resources, Water Demand Management, Urban Runoff, Water Quality IT Resources Manager.
Computer Science
Head of Department Leon Sterling
Research Strengths and Centres
Academic Staff
A Davison, BSc GUMIST MSc Lehigh PhD Imperial - logic programming, object-oriented systems, parallelism, World Wide Web. P Davison, BSc Q!d - programming language for scheduling and constraints, operations research E Harris, BSc PhD Melb - database systems, indexing.
Postgraduate Programs Offered Computer Science
Course details
Core (80 points)
Options (20 points)
Enrollment in the 100% Research Degree: Applicants are required to have studied in the final year of a four-year degree program in the field of computer science in which they intend to conduct their research. Research areas: computer architecture, computer music, computer networks, computer vision, constraint logic programming, data structures and algorithms, data systems, data flow analysis, deductive databases, functional.
Access to 80% research; 20% of subjects: candidates with clearly demonstrated ability and third year computing skills but no fourth year computing subjects will be required to take this option.
Cognitive Science
Coursework program 1997
Candidates must complete the following compulsory subjects
Optional subjects (of which you choose five)
Research project: involves the implementation of a solution to a problem in the field of artificial intelligence, which may be .. relevant to industrial or business fields. The research project .. is expected to take the equivalent of four months full-time to complete and result in a report of up to 20,000 words. v includes literature review, implementation of AI into the system, and evaluation of the implementation.
Duration of Program
Entry Requirements: Eligibility for enrollment in the program.. Mathematics, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Psychology or other related disciplines. However, some remedial pre-training may be recommended to students before formally entering the program.
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Head of Department Rad Tucker
H M Trinh, BE MEngSc PhD le1b - kontrol- og strømsystemer X Wang, В SE Shandong МSEE Being UAeronautics and.
Geomatics
Head of Department Clive Fraser
Departmental Specialisations
Spatial Information Management
Precise Measurement
Academic Staff Professor
The Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture and the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies also run courses directly related to the discipline of geographic information systems. Master of Science in Research and Coursework Geographic Information Systems (MAppSc) A combination of research (66% of total coursework) and coursework (34% of total coursework).
Course Details
Thus, coursework covers the theoretical basis of spatial information technology, systems and analysis and provides specialized skills in some of the many applications of geographic information systems. For example, the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Horticulture, the Department of Geography and Environmental Studies and the Department of Computer Science offer courses directly related to the discipline of geographic information systems.
Mechanical &
Manufacturing Engineering
Head of Department Malcolm Good
Specialities
Students who successfully complete this program may wish to enroll in a graduate/graduate degree in manufacturing and receive credit for the coursework completed in their certificate program. To cater for non-manufacturing engineering graduates, whether from other branches of engineering or other disciplines such as science or applied science, seeking formal qualifications in manufacturing.
Other Specialist Areas
Development Technologies Program
Preliminary studies: students, especially those from developing countries, who lack the necessary qualification to proceed immediately to a postgraduate degree or master's course will be required to undertake a period of preliminary studies which will consist of selected courses university and, when necessary, English. Enrollment in the graduate program will be conditional on satisfactory performance in the preliminary studies.
Duration of Programs Graduate Certif :cate: one semester
Degree by Research and Minors: as an alternative that will suit the requirements of some students, a major research thesis can be undertaken alongside a minor component of the course.
Environmental Engineering Program
Postgraduate Program Offered
Duration of Programs Graduate Certificate: one semester
Hydrogeology
Higher Level Masters/
Doctorate Programs
PhD Programs
Transfer from Masters to PhD Candidature
Research Centres
The GK Williams Cooperative Centre for Extractive Metallurgy
Centre for Environmental Applied Hydrology
Cooperative Research Centre for Catchment Hydrology
Cooperative Research Centre for Industrial Plant Biopolymers
Advanced Mineral Products Centre
The Australian Photonics Cooperative Research Centre
Associate Director Rod Tucker Telephone: 613/03 9344 7688
The Cooperative Research Centre for Sensor Signal and Information Processing
Research Leader Rob Evans Telephone: 613/03 9344 7682
Key Centre for Knowledge Based Systems
Co-director Rao Kotagiri Telephone: 613/03 9287 9100
Advanced Engineering Centre for Manufacturing
Executive Director Don Gibson Telephone: 613/03 9287 9216
International Development Technologies Centre
Director Don Stewart Telephone: 613/03 9344 7839
Chiei Executive Officer Peter Gerrand Telephone: 613/03 9282 2410
Centre for Geographic Information Systems and Modelling
Director Ian Bishop
Civil Engineering
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have: understand the basics of the chosen topic(s); knowledge and skills in applying the chosen topic(s) in the context of engineering practices. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will have gained: understand the basics of the chosen topic; knowledge and skills in applications of selected topics in a systems engineering context.
Environmental Engineering
Postgraduate Coordinator
Dr G Moore
Program Currently Offered
Course Structure
Duration of Course
Course Subject Codes
Details of Subjects
At the end of this course, the students have acquired knowledge of the formation, chemistry and physics of soil particles and soil masses. At the end of this course, students have acquired knowledge of the role of systems analysis techniques as a decision aid for the planning, design and management of technical systems.
Dr A Mofiat
421-666 SPECIAL STUDIES IN AGRICULTURAL MECHANISATION 24 hours of lectures, seminars, laboratory and tutorial work: Semester 1 or 2 Objectives. It is expected that the exam will cover 100% of the assessment. However, the assessment may include assignments, the details and weights of which will be determined at the beginning of the lecture course, taking into account the nature of the special studies.
Graduate Diploma in Computing Studies Coordinator: Dr G Dong
Upon successful completion of this course, the student has acquired: insight into selected aspects of agricultural mechanization; knowledge of their fundamental principles and applications; an acknowledgment of the social and economic context of agricultural mechanization; knowledge of technical factors applicable in determining operation and performance; a skill in analyzing and reporting agricultural mechanization issues.
Background
Duration
Eligibility
Selection Criteria
Time of Notification/Enrolment
Application Forms
Deferral Policy
Australian Resident Fee
Overseas Students Fee
3 that a recommendation is made to the Academic Council that the student be expelled from the course. Students recommended for suspension have the right to be heard by the Academic Council, but if the recommendation of the Committee is upheld by the Council, the student will be suspended from the course on academic grounds.
Upon successful completion of this course, students should: be aware of software life stages; be familiar with some common design methods; be able to run, test and debug non-trivial programs; be able to use a variety of software development tools. Up to three hours of written exams at the end of the course The project work, which is expected to last around 30 hours, must be satisfactorily completed to pass the course. The weighting of the evaluation components will be announced at the beginning of the course.
300-LEVEL SU В JECUS
Upon successful completion of this course, students should have an understanding of some facets of computer science research as demonstrated by the teaching staff associated with the course.
433-330 THEORY of Co1PUATioN Credit points: 12.5
Project work, which is expected to take approximately 36 hours, must be satisfactorily completed to pass the subject. Weighting of assessment components will be announced at the start of the subject. Project work, which is expected to take approximately 36 hours, must be satisfactorily completed to pass the subject. Weighting of assessment components will be announced at the start of the subject.
Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering Course details
Upon successful completion of this course, students will gain an understanding of the role of general human cognitive abilities in the development of representations of meaning and knowledge of comparative approaches to semantics. After successful completion of this course, students will acquire: knowledge about the role of mathematical analysis in language study; knowledge of specific aspects of unification grammars, object-oriented lexicons,
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
After completing this course, the student should be: familiar with many concepts and components important in the design of advanced optical communication systems; able to apply many theoretical models to the analysis and design of advanced optical communication systems; equipped with an understanding of optical components and systems essential for advanced research in photonics. Nonlinear application of semiconductor optical amplifiers: optical switching; optical frequency conversion; numerical modeling of devices and systems; computer-aided design.
Geomatics Science
Associate Professor M R Shortis
Programs Currently Offered
Graduate Diploma in Geomatics Science Course Structure
Course Weightings
Course Subject Codes I Core
A maximum of two hours of written examination and written assignments and reports on practical work (maximum 20 pages in total). A maximum of two hours of a written exam and written assignments and reports on the practical work (in total a maximum of 30 pages).
Coordinator
Centre for Geographic Information Systems and Modelling
Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Systems Course Supervisor: Associate Professor I D Bishop
At the end of the course, the student must have gained an understanding of the role statistical and geometric techniques in spatial analysis play for users of GIS. At the end of this subject, the student should have an understanding of the acquisition, processing and application of remote images (both photographic and digital).
Master of Applied Science
Geographic Information Systems
Associate Professor I D Bishop
Coursework Component
Research Project Code
At the end of this course, the student should have: an understanding of the role of statistical and geometric techniques of spatial analysis for GIS users. The relative weighting of assessment components will be published at the beginning of the course.
International Development Technologies Program
Research Project Codes
Associate Professor D F Stewart
Graduate Certificate in Development Technologies
Postgraduate Diploma in Development Technologies
The weighting of the grade components will be announced at the beginning of the semester. The weighting of the grade components will be announced at the beginning of the semester.
Postgraduate Diploma
On successful completion students will have developed an understanding of: the social, legal and political issues involved in the management of irrigation schemes;. After successful completion of this subject, a student will have acquired the following: a knowledge of the characteristics of alternative fuels in technological applications; an understanding of the principles of efficiency, use, waste and optimization.
Pre-1997 Course Structure
Details of Subjects Core subjects
After the successful completion of this course, the student will have knowledge of: microbiological and engineering aspects of the supply and treatment of water resources; the nature and function of environmental impact statements; Upon successful completion of his course, the student will have gained: understand the characteristics and behavior of gaseous pollutants; knowledge of the control processes required for a range of common gaseous pollutants.
Environmental Engineering Postgraduate Course from 1997
An understanding of the scientific principles that determine the characteristics of waste and pollutants, a knowledge of the types of sources of waste and pollutants, an understanding of the philosophy of "cleaner production management". A knowledge of the classification of all types of waste and pollutants, an understanding of a wide range of technologies (both hardware and software) available to reduce the production of waste and pollutants and to alleviate their harmful effects.
625-605 THE PHYSICS AND RESEARCH OF THE REGOLTTH Semester 1: 48 hours of lectures, discussion, practical work and field trips Objectives. To gain insight into the controls on the transport of reactive and non-reactive solutes (pollutants) in groundwater flow systems.
Background, Objectives and Targets
Masters Degree by Research and Coursework (MEngSc) (Manufacturing)
Master of Manufacturing Studies
Postgraduate Coordinators in Manufacturing
Postgraduate/Graduate Diploma in Manufacturing Studies
Graduate Certificate in Manufacturing Studies
Fees
A graduate/postgraduate degree can be obtained by successfully completing twelve 39-hour courses consisting of at least two courses from each of the three groups. The diploma can be obtained by successfully completing six 39-hour courses consisting of at least one course from each of the three groups.
Details ot Subjects
39 hours consisting of lectures, discussions and workshops tailored to the needs of the class, held three hours per week. Upon completion, students should be aware of the information needs of modern organizations in their strategic marketing plans.
General Information
Degrees/Diplomas Awarded
Course Objectives
Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
Graduate Certificate in Engineering (Development Technologies)
Graduate Diploma in Computing Studies
Graduate Diploma in Engineering (Environmental Engineering)
Graduate Diploma in Geographic Information Systems
Graduate Diploma in Geomatics Science
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering (Development Technologies)
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering (Irrigation Engineering Management)
Postgraduate Diploma in Software Engineering On completion of this course, a student will have acquired
Master of Engineering Science (Degree by Research) On successful completion of this course, students will have
Master of Engineering Science (Research and Coursework)
Master of Applied Science (Degree by Research) On successful completion of this course, students wil have
Master of Applied Science (Research and Coursework)
Master of Geomatics Science
Master of Engineering Science (Preliminary) On successful completion of this course a student will have
Entry Requirements
Master of Engineering Science and Master of Applied Science degrees are awarded in the areas of Engineering,
Types of Candidature
In the case of part-time Masters Degree in Environmental Engineering courses, candidates are normally required to attend an average of six hours per week over a period of three academic years. Applications for admission to candidates for all higher degrees in the Faculty involving coursework and/or research must be submitted by the end of October in the year preceding that in which admission is sought.
Applications for candidature for higher degrees with a major research component may be submitted at other
For further information, please contact the PhD secretary, the School of Graduate Studies or the faculty in the case of candidates. Where final results are below 12A level, progression to full Masters will be referred to the Faculty's Academic and Graduate Studies Committee for consideration.
International Students
International students are advised that in addition to course fees, at least a year's worth of living expenses, accommodation and books will be required. Fees applicable to international students apply for the 1997 academic year and will be revised for 1998.
Software Engineering (Postgraduate Diploma)
Student visas are only issued for temporary entry into Australia for full-time study purposes. Prospective international students should therefore try to arrange funding from a source in their home country and should consult an Australian diplomatic mission in their country of origin for details of visas and other costs.
Geographic Information Systems (Graduate Diploma)
The Australian Government requires institutions to notify immigration authorities if a student withdraws from full-time study. Fees are quoted based on a full-time workload, but pro rata rates will apply based on the proportion of equivalent full-time workload.
Geomatic Science (Graduate Diploma)
All scholarship inquiries should be addressed separately to the International Office, University of Melbourne (details next section). Competition for scholarships is very keen, usually requiring the equivalent of a top class honors degree at this University to be considered.
Development Technologies, Irrigation Engineering and Environmental Engineering
However, the University guarantees that the fees below will remain unchanged for 1997 commencing students for the first three years of any course, provided normal academic progress is not interrupted.
PhD, Masters Courses (other than Dev Tech and Irrig Engin)
Geomatics Sciences
Development Technologies, Irrigation Engineering, Environmental Engineering
Manufacturing Studies
SECS applies to each year of full-time equivalent study, with pro rata fees applying according to the actual proportion of a full-time equivalent load being undertaken. These include major family commitments, but not just the desire to take on a part-time or full-time job).
Prospective master's degree students should contact their faculty office for applications for admission to candidacy; PhD application forms are available from the SGS. Details and application forms are available from mid-January from the Scholarship Officer, Faculty of Engineering at the University of Melbourne.
International Students Scholarships
The Postgraduate Writing Award is designed to provide income to authors while preparing articles or books that are based on the thesis submitted for a doctoral degree. Please note that this award is not to assist students in the process of writing their thesis for submission.
Graduate Centre at the University of Melbourne
The availability of such funding varies from year to year and applicants who have been offered a place on a postgraduate program should contact the relevant Graduate Department Coordinator for current information. Applications can be submitted at any time and are usually considered by the Sub-Committee in February, May, August and October.
The School of Graduate Studies
The Postgraduate Association Inc
Appendix A
Legislation and Prescriptions
Progress Interpretation
The Board, in forming the opinion of unsatisfactory progress by the candidate for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, shall take into account the recommendation of the School of Graduate Studies. For the purposes of this statute, each faculty may appoint one or more advancement committees to act on behalf of the faculty.
No question shall be decided at any meeting of a Progress Committee unless — . a) at least half of the members present are associate professors or higher, and. b) at least three members or one fifth of the total number. membership of the committee, whichever is greater, is present. The guidelines for an advancement committee to follow in reaching a decision or forming an opinion shall be determined by the relevant faculty and published with details of topics.
