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This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information. This honours level major provides a flexible approach to Applied Mathematics with students able to explore the field through opportunities for immersive research experiences, industry placement and team-based projects. The major culminates in a personalised capstone experience. Mathematics is the study of concepts such as quantity, structure, space and change and to use these concepts to model and describe the behaviour of real world complex systems. It has been described as the science of patterns, whether found in numbers, space, science, engineering, computers, imaginary abstractions or elsewhere. Through abstraction and logical reasoning, mathematics evolved from counting, calculation, measurement and the systemic study of the shapes and motions of physical objects. Today, mathematics is used in most fields, including technology, natural science, engineering, medicine, finance and the social sciences such as sociology and psychology. This Industrial and Applied Mathematics Major is designed to provide students with the skills in mathematics, engineering and computing and to apply them to problems arising in business, industry and government. The major includes units in advanced calculus and linear algebra that provide foundation knowledge as well as units in modelling and optimisation, network design and analysis, logistics, supply chain networks, transportation networks, computational mathematics, statistics and probability. Industry-based units and a work experience program will help students to experience real applications. Graduates are well equipped with the tools to address the key problems that need to be solved to improve the efficiency and productivity of business and industry. Professional Recognition Graduates of this course may be eligible for membership in the Statistical Society of Australia (SSAI), Operations Research Society of Australia, and/or Australian Mathematical Society (Aust MS) and may also gain eligibility for professional level accreditation from the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance. Career Opportunities Students graduating with an honours degree in science can pursue careers in research through postgraduate degrees (Master by Research, PhD) but are also high competitive in industry. Graduates from the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) have the added advantage being able to evidence the development of high level discipline, leadership and entrepreneurship skills through engagement with industry and research groups throughout their course. Employment prospects are good as mathematics graduates have high level problem-solving skills. Mathematics can be a stepping stone to a wide and diverse career. Our graduates have moved on into many different areas of employment such as finance, government, industry, defence and research as many employers are keen to employ people with a good background in mathematics. Amongst the other careers, this course can help you become a: Logistics Clerk; Mathematician; Statistician; Financial Dealer and Broker; Data Analyst/Scientist; Information Technologist; Logistics Analyst; Project Analyst/Manager; Risk Management; Scheduler; Statistical Analyst; Supply Chain Management; Market Analyst; Games Designer; Meteorologist. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information. This honours level major provides a flexible and personalised approach to studying molecular genetics with students able to explore the field through opportunities for immersive research experiences, industry placement and team-based projects. The major culminates in a personalised capstone experience. Molecular genetics will increasingly contribute to solutions to global problems facing humanity including prevention and control of human, animal and plant diseases, biosecurity, reversal of environmental degradation and feeding the world's population. "DNA chips" can detect the expression of thousands of genes enabling rapid diagnosis of many diseases in a single test. Individuals will soon have access to their own DNA sequence and hence predict their propensity to develop cancer, Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart failure and many other human diseases. Likewise stem cells and tissue culture promise novel methods for organ replacement and injury repair, some of the biggest challenges for medical practitioners. Improving the world’s food supply is increasingly reliant on genetically modifying the production of plants and animals and trace amounts of DNA in the environment (eDNA) are being used to provide more complete estimates of biodiversity in terrestrial and marine environments. Our graduates can be employed in a wide range of challenging careers working alongside other scientists, environmental scientists, medical and health-care professionals, engineers, agricultural scientist, agribusiness professionals computer software developers, lawyers, business professionals and entrepreneurs. Career Opportunities Students graduating with an honours degree in science can pursue careers in research through postgraduate degrees (Master by Research, PhD) but are also highly competitive in industry. Graduates from the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) have the added advantage of being able to evidence the development of high level discipline, leadership and entrepreneurship skills through engagement with industry and research groups throughout their course. Additional Courses Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials. Students may require a lab coat.

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information. This honours level major provides a flexible and personalised approach to studying financial mathematics with students able to explore the field through opportunities for immersive research experiences, industry placement and team-based projects. The major culminates in a personalised capstone experience. Mathematics is the study of concepts such as quantity, structure, space and change and to use these concepts to model and describe the behaviour of real world complex systems. It has been described as the science of patterns, whether found in numbers, space, science, engineering, computers, imaginary abstractions, or elsewhere. Through abstraction and logical reasoning, mathematics evolved from counting, calculation, measurement, and the systematic study of the shapes and motions of physical objects. Today, mathematics is used in most fields, including technology, natural science, engineering, medicine, finance and the social sciences such as sociology and psychology. This Financial Mathematics Major provides graduates with a broad range of analytical and mathematical skills, with particular relevance to statistical modelling and operations research, in the financial context. Students will receive a strong grounding in corporate finance, financial institutions, financial markets and various branches of the financial services industry, enhancing the employment prospects of graduates in the technological, industrial and commercial sectors. Professional Recognition Graduates of this course may be eligible for membership in the Statistical Society of Australia (SSAI), Operations Research Society of Australia, and/or Australian Mathematical Society (Aust MS) and may also gain eligibility for professional level accreditation from the Australian Institute of Banking and Finance. Career Oppotunities Students graduating with an honours degree in science can pursue careers in research through postgraduate degrees (Master by Research, PhD) but are also high competitive in industry. Graduates from the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) have the added advantage being able to evidence the development of high level discipline, leadership and entrepreneurship skills through engagement with industry and research groups throughout their course. Employment prospects are good as mathematics graduates have high level problem-solving skills. Mathematics can be a stepping stone to a wide and diverse career. Our graduates have moved on into many different areas of employment such as finance, government, industry, defence and research as many employers are keen to employ people with a good background in mathematics. Amongst the other careers, this course can help you become a: Logistics Clerk; Mathematician; Statistician; Financial Dealer and Broker; Data Analyst/Scientist; Information Technologist; Logistics Analyst; Project Analyst/Manager; Risk Management; Scheduler; Statistical Analyst; Supply Chain Management; Market Analyst; Games Designer; Meteorologist.

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information. This honours level major provides a flexible and personalised approach to studying earth sciences with students able to explore the field through opportunities for immersive research experiences, industry placement and team-based projects. The major culminates in a personalised capstone experience. This major is part of the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), a course designed for high performing students to pursue their interest in Science through a core of research, leadership and entrepreneurship. It provides a flexible and personalised approach to studying Earth Science with students able to explore the field through for-credit immersive research experiences and interdisciplinary team-based projects. The major culminates in a capstone experience in which students will have the opportunity to pursue Earth and Planetary science projects that may be based anywhere from pure research right through to translational (entrepreneurial) science. Earth scientists are essential to the resources and environmental industry and use sophisticated instruments for the analysis of earth and planetary materials. The Earth Science Major provides a body of knowledge in earth sciences and a range of skills necessary for a career in wide ranging industries dealing with earth materials. These skills are gained in Curtin’s Earth Science research groups and related laboratories that are amongst the best equipped in Australia. Career Opportunities Honours graduates have demonstrated an ability to work independently, to plan and implement investigation, to meet project deadlines, and to communicate information to a professional standard. For this reason, many employers of Earth Science professionals have a preference for honours graduates, and some employers will only consider graduates with an honours degree. Graduates from the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) have the added advantage being able to evidence the development of high level discipline, leadership and entrepreneurship skills through engagement with industry and research groups throughout their course. Examples of career opportunity include geologist, hydrogeologists, environmental geoscientist, geochemist. Roles may be in research and development, technical services, and education in a wide range of fields, including geoscientists in mineral exploration and mining companies, petroleum exploration, environmental agenices, state geological surveys, research organisations. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials. Students may be required to pay for additional expenses whilst on fieldwork/clinical placements. Course Overview Note This course has some units which include compulsory field trips.

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information. This honours level major provides a flexible and personalised approach to studying environmental science with students able to explore the field through opportunities for immersive research experiences, industry placement and team-based projects. The major culminates in a personalised capstone experience. Environmental scientists manage human impacts on the environment through the application of expertise in the physical and biological sciences to generate innovative and sustainable solutions to environmental issues. This may involve skills such as monitoring the impact of industrial, urban and agricultural development, measuring and analysing pollutants, developing conservation and management plans, and conducting research. Graduates will be able to apply a flexible and multi-faceted approach to environmental problem-solving through their scientific knowledge, research capability and practical skills in disciplines such as environmental impact assessment, geology, chemistry, water, resource management and conservation biology and sustainability.

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information. This honours level major provides a flexible and personalised approach to studying data science with students able to explore the field through opportunities for immersive research experiences, industry placement and team-based projects. Every industry is using the increasing availability of large volumes of data to grow - from predicting weather patterns and optimising harvesting in agriculture, to improving patient diagnosis and treatment in the health industry, to enhancing the management of remote infrastructure in mining. Central to harnessing the power of data to drive innovation is the Data Scientist. This Data Science major is multidisciplinary with fields of study in computing, statistics, emerging internet technologies and media studies. Foundational studies in programming and statistics from the basis of higher level studies in data mining, data security and computer simulation. The major builds students’ capacity to extract, analyse and visualise large volumes of data and communicate analytical outcomes to a range of audiences. Graduates from the major will be equipped to enter a range of industries where data science is key to data-driven innovation. Career Opportunities Students graduating with an honours degree in science can pursue careers in research through postgraduate degrees (Master by Research, PhD) but are also high competitive in industry. Graduates from the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) have the added advantage being able to evidence the development of high level discipline, leadership and entrepreneurship skills through engagement with industry and research groups throughout their course. Graduates from the major will be equipped to enter a range of industries where data science is key to innovation. They have highly transferable skills that enable career flexibility and international employment opportunities. Data Scientists are employed in established and start-up tech companies, global business consultancies, the banking and finances sector, and many areas of government including CSIRO and ASIO. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials. Students may require a laboratory coat.

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information. This honours level major provides a flexible and personalised approach to studying marine science with students able to explore the field through opportunities for immersive research experiences, industry placement and team-based projects. The major culminates in a personalised capstone experience. It provides students with the knowledge and practical skills to plan and manage human activities while conserving the marine and coastal environments. The emphasis of the course material is on science and management of the marine environment. Fields of study include biology, sustainable aquaculture, environmental impact assessment, marine taxonomy/biodiversity, marine ecology, geomorphology and the physical environment of the coastal zone. The curriculum focuses on Australian marine ecosystems, however, international case studies are incorporated. This degree is an opportunity to meet the need for increased research into coastal environment while managing the sustainability of the current and future anthropogenic activities within marine and coastal systems. Professional Recognition Graduates from this course may be eligible for membership of the Australian Marine Science Association Career Opportunities Students graduating with an honours degree in science can pursue careers in research through postgraduate degrees (Master by Research, PhD) but are also high competitive in industry. Graduates from the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) have the added advantage being able to evidence the development of high level discipline, leadership and entrepreneurship skills through engagement with industry and research groups throughout their course. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials. Students may require a laboratory coat.

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information. This honours level major provides a flexible and personalised approach to studying computing with students able to explore the field through opportunities for immersive research experiences, industry placement and team-based projects. The major culminates in a personalised capstone experience. The computing major provides a thorough coverage of modern computing, covering the core aspects of programming and the theoretical knowledge to put this into context. Curtin's Computing course teaches Java and C and introduces other languages in specific streams. Linux is used throughout the course, with most packages used being freely available for the students to install at home. An industry-level object-oriented programming methodology is taught throughout the course. Graduates from the course will have a high level of knowledge of the processes involved in software development and maintenance. The aim of this Major is to prepare the students for the areas of Information and Communications Technology stated to be most in demand and for positions that are most difficult to fill based on regular consultations with industry. Professional Recognition Graduates of this course may be eligible for membership to the Australian Computer Society. Career Opportunities Honours graduates have demonstrated an ability to work independently, to plan and implement investigation, to meet project deadlines, and to communicate information to a professional standard. For this reason, many employers of physics professionals have a preference for honours graduates, and some employers will only consider graduates with an honours degree. Graduates from the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) have the added advantage being able to evidence the development of high level discipline, leadership and entrepreneurship skills through engagement with industry and research groups throughout their course. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials. Students may require a laboratory coat.

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information. This honours level major provides a flexible and personalised approach to studying chemical sciences with students able to explore the field through opportunities for immersive research experiences, industry placement and team-based projects. The major culminates in a personalised capstone experience. Professional Chemists are essential to the operations of most manufacturing, processing, minerals and other industries. They use sophisticated instruments for the analysis of raw materials and finished products. The Chemistry Major provides a body of knowledge in chemistry and a range of skills necessary for a career in a modern analytical or industrial laboratory. These skills are gained in Curtin’s laboratories that are amongst the best equipped in Australia. Professional Recognition Graduates of this course may be eligible for membership of the Royal Australian Chemical Institute Incorporated (RACI). Career Opportunities Students graduating with an honours degree in science have demonstrated an ability to work independently, to plan and implement an investigation, to meet project deadlines and to communicate information to a professional standard. For this reason, many employers of chemistry professionals have a preference for honours graduates, and some employers will only consider graduates with an honours degree. Graduates from the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) have the added advantage being able to evidence the development of high level discipline, leadership and entrepreneurship skills through engagement with industry and research groups throughout their course. The Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) opens up many career opportunities. Employers appreciate the problem solving and analytical skills of Curtin graduates, and the applied nature of the course. The degree also forms a wide range of destinations where our graduates are employed in Research and Development, Technical Services, or Quality Control Laboratories. Students are able to choose from the following specialisations: Analytical and Forensic Chemistry, Biological Chemistry, Geochemistry and Materials Chemistry. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials. Students may require a laboratory coat.

This major/stream is part of a larger course. Information is specific to the major/stream, please refer to the course for more information. This honours level major provides a flexible and personalised approach to studying agricultural science with students able to explore the field through opportunities for immersive research experiences, industry placement and team-based projects. The major culminates in a personalised capstone experience. Students will use chemistry and biology to develop an understanding of production systems and to apply problem-solving techniques to management strategies. Students will be introduced to satellite-based technologies including precision agriculture for crop, pasture and livestock management systems. The course will have a strong focus on broadacre systems in mediterranean and low-rainfall environments of southern Australia, and these will be discussed in the context of global issues such as food security, changing markets, sustainability and climate change. Graduates of this course have a combination of a strong scientific and critical thinking approach and employment-ready skills. Professional Recognition Graduates are eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science. Career Opportunities Students graduating with an honours degree in science can pursue careers in research through postgraduate degrees (Master by Research, PhD) but are also high competitive in industry. Graduates from the Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours) have the added advantage being able to evidence the development of high level discipline, leadership and entrepreneurship skills through engagement with industry and research groups throughout their course. The future for the agriculture industry is very attractive and the skills gained in this course are in high demand across agricultural food chain industries. Highly educated, creative people are needed to develop new methods and technologies to produce food sustainably throughout developed and emerging economies. Additional Course Expenses Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials. Students may require a laboratory coat.