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Graduate Diploma in Sciences (Defence)
Campus North Terrace Campus
Degree Type Graduate Diploma
Duration
1 year
full-time
or
part-time
equiv.
SATAC Code 3GD079
2010
ATAR
N/A
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SATAC Code 3GD079 Annual tuition fees Australian Full-fee place: $17,000Mid-year entry? Yes Enquiries University Contact Centre Selection Criteria
Graduate entry only.Completed Bachelors degree or equivalent in a related discipline plus 18 months employment experience in a defence-related industry.How to Apply
SATAC Code: 3GD079International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results
Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
Not offered to international students.
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given are examples of pathways through this degree for students that commenced their program in 2011 (refer to the program rules).
Students that commenced in previous years should refer to the tabs above(referring to years) or consult their Faculty for advice.Total units required for this program - 24 units Candidates may present courses offered by other universities from a register of approved courses maintained by the Board of Studies. The total value of these external courses must not exceed 9 units (including the core course). Core Courses Both of these courses are offered by the University of South Australia:
- Research Methods in a Multidisciplinary Environment (3 units)
- Systems Engineering for Complex Problem Solving (3 units)
Electives Select 18 units from the following:
Defence Technology
- DEFSCI 7005 Principles of Control Systems (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7006 Antennas and Propagation (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7007 Principles of RF Engineering (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7010 Beamforming and Array Processing (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7041 Image Sensors and Processing (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7203 Photonics IV-D (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7204 Photonics III-D (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7205 Experimental Methods IVD (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7211 Radar Principles & Systems - An Introduction (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7212 Introduction to Electronic Defence Systems (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7337 Foundations of Perceptions and Cognition (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7338 Perception and Cognition (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7534 Computational Physics (3 units)
Special conditions apply to choosing courses with a Photonics theme. There is a preferred sequence within these courses, please refer to the course planner.
Information and Communication
- DEFSCI 7000 Cognitive Science:Minds, Brains and Computers (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7002 Distributed Systems (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7003 Artificial Intelligence (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7019 Statistics in Engineering (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7042 Computer Networks and Applications (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7044 Adaptive Business Intelligence (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7060 Computer Vision (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7061 Evolutionary Computation (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7092 Mobile and Wireless Networks (3 units)
- DEFSCI 7336 Human Factors (3 units)
- Graduate Attributes
• Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised.
• The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner.
• An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems.
• Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication.
• A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies.
• A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life.
• A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community.
• An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities.
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Last updated: Monday, 25 Jul 2011
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