Bachelor of Research

University of Wollongong

About

The Bachelor of Research degree offers a specialisations in Mathematics, Applied Statistics, Physics, Medical Radiation Physics, Computer Science, Information Technology, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Mining Engineering, Telecommunication Engineering.

The Bachelor of Research comprises research training and coursework, requiring students to complete 48 credit points of subjects.Students completing the Bachelor of Research will receive 48 credit points of advanced standing and be able to enroll in the 2nd year of the Master of Research and undertake the 48 credit point thesis.

Structure

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
MATH491 Mathematics Honours Thesis 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
MATH451 Advanced Topics in Mathematics A 12 Autumn
MATH452 Advanced Topics in Mathematics B 12 Spring
Elective MATH or STAT 300 or 400 level subject 6 Autumn, Spring
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
STAT491 Statistics Honours Thesis 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
STAT451 Advanced Topics in Statistics A 12 Autumn
STAT452 Advanced Topics in Statistics B 12 Spring
Elective MATH or STAT 300 or 400 level subject 6 Spring
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
PHYS458 Advanced Project 12 Annual
PHYS466 Research Methods 6 Autumn
PHYS474 Quantum Mechanics 6 Autumn
PHYS476 Solid State Physics 6 Annual
PHYS473 Electromagnetism 3 Spring

Plus ONE of the following:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
PHYS471 Theoretical Mechanics 3 Not available in 2020
PHYS472 Cosmology 3 Autumn

AND

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
Elective MATH or PHYS 300 or 400 level subjects 6 Spring
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
MEDI100 Human Structure and Function 6 Autumn
PHYS458 Advanced Project 12 Annual
PHYS365 Detection of Radiation: Neutrons, Electrons and X-Rays 6 Autumn
PHYS366 Physics of Radiotherapy 6 Autumn
PHYS463 Nuclear Medicine 6 Spring
PHYS462 Medical Imaging 6 Autumn
PHYS461 Radiobiology and Radiation Protection 6 Spring

In the event that some of the subjects above have been completed outside of this degree, the following subjects will be substituted (with the approval of the Academic Program Director) to complete 48 credit points:

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
RESH404 iAccelerate/Startup Learning Program 6 Spring
PHYS466 Research Methods 6 Annual

or other 300 or 400 level PHYS subject selected by the Discipline Leader.

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
CSCI400 Computer Science Honours Project 18 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
CSCI441 CS Research Methodology 6 Not offered in this year
Electives CSCI 300 or 400 level subjects 18 Autumn, Spring
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
ISIT440 IT Research Methodology 6 Not offered in this year
ISIT450 Information Systems & Technology Research Report 18 Not offered in this year
Elective ISIT 300 or 400 level subjects 18 Autumn, Spring
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
ENGG451 Engineering Research Methods 6 Autumn
ENGG452 Thesis A 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
ENGG980 Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
Elective CIVL 400 level subjects 12 Spring
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
ENGG451 Engineering Research Methods 6 Autumn
ECTE458 Engineering Project 2 12 Autumn, Spring
ENGG980 Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
ECTE432 Computer Architecture 6 Spring
ECTE471 Robotics and Flexible Automation 6 Spring
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
ENGG451 Engineering Research Methods 6 Autumn
ECTE458 Engineering Project 2 12 Autumn, Spring
ENGG980 Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
ECTE412 Power Electronics and Drives 6 Spring
ECTE426 Power Distribution Systems 6 Spring
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
ENGG451 Engineering Research Methods 6 Autumn
ENGG452 Thesis A 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
ENGG980 Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
Electives ENVE 400 level subjects 12 Spring
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
ENGG451 Engineering Research Methods 6 Autumn
ENGG452 Thesis A 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
ENGG980 Professional Practice 12 Annual
Electives MATE or ENGG 400 level subjects 12 Spring
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
ENGG451 Engineering Research Methods 6 Autumn
ENGG452 Thesis A 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
ENGG942 Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
Electives MECH or ENGG 400 level subjects 12 Spring
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
ENGG451 Engineering Research Methods 6 Autumn
ENGG452 Thesis A 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
ENGG980 Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
Electives MECH or ECTE 400 level subjects 12 Spring
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
ENGG451 Engineering Research Methods 6 Autumn
ENGG452 Thesis A 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
ENGG980 Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020
Electives MINE or ENGG 400 level subjects 12 Spring
Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
RESH402 Responsible Research 6 Autumn
ENGG451 Engineering Research Methods 6 Autumn, Spring
ECTE458 Engineering Project 2 12 Autumn, Spring
ENGG980 Professional Communications and Engineering Workplace Practice 12 Annual, Spring 2020/Autumn 2020

Plus TWO of the following electives

Subject Code Subject Name Credit Points Session(s)
ECTE465 Wireless Communication Systems 6 Spring
ECTE469 Queuing Theory and Optimization 6 Spring
ECTE331 Real-time Embedded Systems 6 Spring

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