S3003 · Monash University · UG specialist
Bachelor of Applied Data Science Advanced (Honours)
Faculty of Science
- Minimum ATAR
- 90
- Full time
- 4 years
- Part time
- 8 years
- Credit points
- 192
- Campus
- Clayton
- Mode
- On campus
Overview
We live in a time where information and knowledge have never been more abundant. From industry leaders and NGOs to policy makers, from educators to research specialists, the decisions that shape our future will rely on graduates who can extract meaning from large volumes of data and transmit it to community and industry leaders.
The Bachelor of Applied Data Science Advanced (Honours) is an advanced program of study that will equip you with the skills necessary to provide solutions to a wide range of problems. Working in groups and on individual projects, you will bring together key skills in information technology and mathematics and apply these to real life projects. Through selected streams, you will develop your passion for the physical sciences, sociological or anthropological studies, biomedical studies, business or engineering. The unique blend of skills that you will attain upon completion of the program will empower you to apply data science to a wide range of industries and make them highly desirable problem solvers.
First-year units
Level 1 units every student in this course takes or chooses from.
- ADS1001Data challenges 1This is the first in a series of data challenges units which collectively develop a broad range of knowledge and transferable skills through studio-based learning, applied problem-solving and the exploration of a broad diversity of cross-di…
- ADS1002Data challenges 2This is the second in a series of data challenges units which builds on industry-relevant data science case studies explored during the first semester of the course. Team-based learning is used to further develop and apply the suite of anal…
- FIT1045Software development 1: Programming foundationsProgramming is not just about writing code; it is about learning how to turn ideas and problems into clear, reliable instructions that a computer can execute. This unit introduces programming through computational thinking, algorithm design…
- FIT1062Data managementThis unit introduces the principles of data management through the design, implementation, and use of relational databases. It develops foundational skills in modelling data, translating real-world requirements into sound relational designs…
- MAT1830Discrete mathematics for computer scienceComputation relies on discrete structures and formal reasoning to describe, analyse and solve problems involving data, systems, algorithms and computational processes. This unit introduces foundational discrete mathematics for computer scie…
- MTH1020Analysis of changeThis unit develops critical thinking generally as well as a comprehensive understanding of several important areas of mathematics, equipping you with versatile techniques and skills applicable within specific disciplines, for example the na…
- MTH1030Techniques for modellingThis unit develops a comprehensive understanding of basic linear algebra and advanced calculus, equipping you with versatile techniques and skills applicable within the natural sciences, engineering, computer science, economics and many oth…
- STA1010Statistical methods for scienceDescriptive statistics, scatter plots, correlation, line of best fit. Elementary probability theory. Confidence intervals and hypothesis tests using normal, t and binomial distributions. Use of computer software. Formal treatment of statist…
And 34 more in the course structure below.
Course structure
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Rules for completing this course
The course comprises 192 credit points of which 168 credit points are focussed on Applied Data Science. No more than 10 units (60 credit points) are to be completed at Level 1 in the course. In order to progress to the fourth year, you must normally complete 144 credit points comprising 132 credit points as indicated in parts A, B and C and 12 credit points from part E. You must also achieve a minimum of a distinction average (70%) in 36 credit points of core Level 3 units. If you do not meet the course requirements you will be awarded the Bachelor of Applied Data Science.
Part A. Data challenges
36 cpYou must complete the following units:
Part B. Techniques for data science
72 cpYou must complete 72 credit points, comprising: - the following units (36 credit points), and - mathematical science units (36 credit points)
- FIT1045Software development 1: Programming foundations6 cp
- FIT1062Data management6 cp
- FIT2086Modelling for data analysis6 cp
- FIT2132Reasoning with data 6 cp
- FIT3154Advanced data analysis6 cp
- FIT3229Bayesian modelling and inference6 cp
Mathematical science units
36 cpYou must complete the following units. Note 1. You complete only one of MAT1830 or MTH1020. Note 2. You complete MAT1830 if you have achieved a raw study score of at least 30 in VCE Specialist Mathematics units 3 and 4. You complete MTH1020 if you do not meet the above mathematics requirement.
- MAT1830Discrete mathematics for computer science6 cp
- MTH1020Analysis of change6 cp
- MTH1030Techniques for modelling6 cp
- MTH2019Multivariate mathematics for data science6 cp
- MTH2051Introduction to computational mathematics6 cp
- MTH3320Computational linear algebra6 cp
- MTH3330Optimisation and operations research6 cp
Part C. Applied studies
24 cpYou must complete 24 credit points of complementary studies from a defined discipline area listed below. Note 1: You normally complete 12 credit points at Level 1 and 12 credit points at Levels 2, 3 or 4. Note 2: If you are unable to enrol online in your applied studies units for first year via WES, please complete an online enrolment amendment form: https://forms.monash.edu/enrolment-amendment
Applied and statistical mathematics
24 cpOption 2
24 cpYou complete option 2 if you do not meet the Mathematics requirement for option 1. You must complete 24 credit points comprising: -12 credit points from MAT1830, MTH2132 and STA1010 -6 credit points from either MTH2222 and MTH2225 -6 credit points from the remaining units
- MAT1830Discrete mathematics for computer science6 cp
- MTH2132The nature and beauty of mathematics6 cp
- STA1010Statistical methods for science6 cp
- MTH2222Mathematics of uncertainty6 cp
- MTH2225Mathematics of uncertainty (Advanced)6 cp
- MTH2232Mathematical statistics6 cp
- MTH2032Differential equations with modelling6 cp
- MTH3241Random processes in the sciences and engineering6 cp
Option 1
24 cpYou complete option 1 if you have achieved a raw study score of at least 30 in VCE Specialist Mathematics units 3 and 4. You must complete 24 credit points comprising: -MTH2132 and STA1010 -6 credit points from either MTH2222 and MTH2225 -6 credit points from the remaining units
- MTH2132The nature and beauty of mathematics6 cp
- STA1010Statistical methods for science6 cp
- MTH2032Differential equations with modelling6 cp
- MTH2222Mathematics of uncertainty6 cp
- MTH2225Mathematics of uncertainty (Advanced)6 cp
- MTH2232Mathematical statistics6 cp
- MTH3241Random processes in the sciences and engineering6 cp
Astronomy
24 cpYou must complete 24 credit points comprising: -6 credit points from either ASP1010 or ASP1022 -6 credit points from either PHS1011, PHS1001 or PHS1002 -ASP2011 and ASP2062
Biological science and genetics
24 cpYou must complete 24 credit points comprising: -12 credit points of Level 1 units -12 credit points of Level 2 units Note: If you choose BIO1022 or BIO1042, note that only one of these units can be included in your 12 credit points.
Business analytics
24 cpYou must complete the following units
Chemical sciences
24 cpYou must complete 24 credit points comprising: -6 credit points from either CHM1011 or CHM1051 -6 credit points from either CHM1022 or CHM1052 -CHM2911 and CHM2922
Crime and society
24 cpYou must complete 24 credit points comprising: -ATS1421 and ATS1423 -12 credit points from the remaining units
Introduction to physiology
24 cpYou must complete 24 credit points comprising: -6 credit points from either BIO1011, CHM1011, CHM1051, PHS1001 or PHS1011 -6 credit points from either BIO1022, CHM1022, CHM1052, PHS1022 or PHS1002 -PHY2011 -6 credit points from either PHY2032 or PHY2042
- PHY2011Neuroscience of communication, sensory and control systems6 cp
- PHY2032Human physiology: Hormonal and digestive systems6 cp
- PHY2042Human physiology: Cardiovascular, respiratory and renal systems6 cp
- BIO1011Blueprints for life6 cp
- CHM1011Chemistry 16 cp
- CHM1051Chemistry 1 advanced6 cp
- PHS1001Foundation physics6 cp
- PHS1011Classical physics and relativity6 cp
- BIO1022Life on Earth6 cp
- CHM1022Chemistry 26 cp
- CHM1052Chemistry 2 advanced6 cp
- PHS1022Fields and quantum physics6 cp
- PHS1002Physics for engineering6 cp
Language and society
24 cpYou must complete 24 credit points comprising: -ATS1338 and ATS1339 -12 credit points from the remaining units
- ATS1338Cracking the language code: English and beyond6 cp
- ATS1339Linguistic structure and language diversity6 cp
- ATS2274Languages, cultures and interaction in Asia6 cp
- ATS2668Structure in the languages of the world6 cp
- ATS2669Phonetics and phonology: The science of speech sounds6 cp
- ATS2671Managing intercultural communication6 cp
- ATS2769Englishes around the world6 cp
- ATS3325Body talk: Gesture, gaze and sign language6 cp
Marketing science
24 cpYou must complete the following units
Physics
24 cpYou must complete 24 credit points comprising: -6 credit points from either PHS1011 or PHS1001 -6 credit points from either PHS1022 or PHS1002 -PHS2061 and PHS2081
Social research
24 cpYou must complete 24 credit points comprising: -ATS1365 and ATS1366 -12 credit points from the remaining units
- ATS2723Social research methods6 cp
- ATS2727Men, masculinity and society6 cp
- ATS1365Introduction to sociology6 cp
- ATS1366Big ideas for better futures6 cp
- ATS2560Breaking binaries: How gender is lived and theorised6 cp
- ATS2561Sex and the media6 cp
- ATS2716Strangers or citizens? Migration, racisms and unequal worlds6 cp
- ATS2718Love, families, and relationships6 cp
Software development
24 cpYou must complete 24 credit points comprising: -FIT1050 -18 credit points from the remaining units
Cybersecurity
24 cpYou must complete the following units: Note: You can enrol in FIT1047 in your first year, FIT1093 at second year and then FIT2134 and FIT2173.
Digital media
24 cpYou must complete 24 credit points comprising: -12 credit points of Level 1 units -12 credit points of Level 2 units
Discrete mathematics
24 cpOption 1
24 cpYou complete option 1 if you have achieved a raw study score of at least 30 in VCE Specialist Mathematics units 3 and 4. You must complete 24 credit points comprising: -MTH2132 -6 credit points from either MTH2137 or MTH3137 -6 credit points from either MTH2141 or MTH3141 -6 credit points from either MTH3150, MTH3170 or MTH3175
- MTH2132The nature and beauty of mathematics6 cp
- MTH2137Number theory and cryptography6 cp
- MTH3137Number theory and cryptography (Advanced)6 cp
- MTH2141Algebra 1: Group theory6 cp
- MTH3141Algebra 1: Group theory6 cp
- MTH3150Algebra 2: Rings and fields6 cp
- MTH3170Network mathematics6 cp
- MTH3175Network mathematics (Advanced)6 cp
Option 2
24 cpYou complete option 2 if you do not meet the Mathematics requirement for option 1. You must complete 24 credit points comprising: -MAT1830 and MTH2132 -12 credit points from the following: -MTH2137 or MTH3137 -MTH2141 or MTH3141 -MTH3150, MTH3170 or MTH3175
- MAT1830Discrete mathematics for computer science6 cp
- MTH2132The nature and beauty of mathematics6 cp
- MTH2137Number theory and cryptography6 cp
- MTH3137Number theory and cryptography (Advanced)6 cp
- MTH2141Algebra 1: Group theory6 cp
- MTH3141Algebra 1: Group theory6 cp
- MTH3150Algebra 2: Rings and fields6 cp
- MTH3170Network mathematics6 cp
- MTH3175Network mathematics (Advanced)6 cp
Drugs and society: an introduction to pharmacology
24 cpYou must complete the following units
Economics
24 cpYou must complete 24 credit points comprising: -ECC1000 -6 credit points from either ECC1100 or ECX1200 -6 credit points from either ECC2000 or ECX2400 -6 credit points from either ECC2010 or ECX2300
- ECC1000Principles of microeconomics6 cp
- ECC1100Principles of macroeconomics6 cp
- ECX1200Macroeconomics6 cp
- ECC2000Intermediate microeconomics6 cp
- ECX2400Design and evaluation of economic, public, and social programs6 cp
- ECC2010Intermediate macroeconomics6 cp
- ECX2300Crashes, crises and macroeconomic policy6 cp
Earth and atmospheric sciences
24 cpYou must complete 24 credit points comprising: -EAE1022 -6 credit points from either ATS1310 or EAE1011 -12 credit points from the remaining units
- ATS1310Extreme earth! The geography of disasters6 cp
- EAE1011The Earth system: From the core to the atmosphere6 cp
- EAE1022The Earth system: Changing environments and climates6 cp
- EAE2111Introduction to climate science6 cp
- EAE2122Introduction to atmospheric physics and dynamics6 cp
- EAE2322Soil, water and vegetation6 cp
- EAE2511Deep earth processes6 cp
- EAE2522Earth surface dynamics6 cp
Part D. Advanced practice
36 cpYou must complete the following units
Part E. Free elective study
24 cpYou must complete 24 credit points of electives. - 12 credit points of electives completed during Years 1–3. - 12 credit points of electives at Level 3 or higher, completed in Year 4 with the approval of the course director. Elective units may be chosen from Parts B or C of the course, not already completed, or from across the University, as long as you meet the prerequisites and there are no restrictions on enrolment. Free electives can be identified using the Advanced Search tool in the current edition of the Handbook. The level of a unit is indicated by the first digit of its unit code; undergraduate units begin with the numbers 1, 2 or 3. Please note that you may require permission from the owning faculty to enrol in units offered by other faculties. Twelve (12) credit points of elective units in your Honours year must be at Level 3 or higher, and approved for Year 4 by the Course Director.