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Graduate Certificate in Sciences (Defence Signal Information Processing) GC.ScDSIP

2009

Location:	North Terrace Campus
Duration:	6 months (full-time or part-time equivalent)
Degree/Award:	Graduate Certificate

Program Structure

Mid-Year Entry candidates please note: not all courses are available in Semester 2 so the program must be undertaken part-time.

Admission Information

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Tuition fees	Australian Full-fee place: $8,100 for 6 months
Mid-year entry?	Subject to availability
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Selection Criteria

Graduate entry only.

You must have a completed Honours degree or equivalent in Mathematics, Physics or Electrical & Electronic Engineering; or, a completed Bachelorâ�^TMs degree or equivalent majoring in Mathematics or Physics, plus some experience in the Defence industry.

How to Apply

Contact the Faculty Office for application procedure.

International applicants

Not an international applicant?

Not offered to international students.

International applicants applying with Australian year 12 results

Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?

Not offered to international students.

Study Plans

The study plans given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description, see the program rules.

Total units required for this program - 12 units
Compulsory courses
The University of South Australia Systems Engineering for complex Problem Solving (3 units)
Electives
ii) Choose at least 6 units from the following: DEFSCI 7011 Adaptive Signal Processing (3 units) DEFSCI 7012 Multisensor Data Fusion (3 units) DEFSCI 7028 Information Theory (3 units) DEFSCI 7029 Kalman Filtering and Tracking (3 units) DEFSCI 7035 Detection, Estimation and Classification (3 units) DEFSCI 7036 Introduction to Discrete Linear Systems (3 units) DEFSCI 7041 Image Sensors & Processing (3 units) Choose at least 3 units from (ii) above or from the following: DEFSCI 7015 Mathematical Coding & Cryptology (3 units) DEFSCI 7028 Information Theory (3 units) DEFSCI 7030 Error Cotnrol Coding (3 units) DEFSCI 7031 Mobile Communications (3 units) DEFSCI 7037 Signal Synthesis and Analysis (3 units)* DEFSCI 7038 Specialised Studies D (3 units)# DEFSCI 7039 Satellite Communications (3 units) DEFSCI 7060 Computer Vision (3 units) DEFSCI 7063 Transform Methods and Signal Processing (3 units)* Note: *DEFSCI 7037 and 7063 cannot both be presented #Specialsed Studies may consist of directed readings or approved short courses as approved by the Faculty. The content and assessment of these courses will be determined in each case by the academic coordinator of the course in consultation with the student's supervisor and the student. Candidates may select other relevant courses as approved by the Board of Studies from other postgradute programs of the University. The availability of all courses is conditional on there being adequate staffing and resources.
Preliminary work*
SIP 7027A & B Qualifying Studies in Mathematics Part 1 & 2 (12 units)# SIP 7028 Qualifying Studies in Mathematics (12 units) Note: *Students who are required to undertake preliminary work will normally enrol in one of the above courses. On satisfactory completion of this work the student will proceed to study as previously outlined. #Students will enrol in part A in one semester and part B in the following semester

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: Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009

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Graduate Certificate in Sciences (Defence Signal Information Processing) GC.ScDSIP 2009