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Courses Handbook 2014

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2014.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2013.

315007 v.1 Science and Engineering Stream (Enabling Course)


Major/Stream Overview

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 stream is designed to provide foundation studies for students intending to undertake bachelor degrees in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. It is particularly suitable for those who have not had an opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills in sciences and mathematics. Female students are encouraged to apply. Successful completion of the course will satisfy the University's entry eligibility requirements with students eligible to enrol in a bachelor degree program in the Faculty of Science and Engineering. Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds may be directed to complete the English language bridging courses instead.



Major/Stream Organisation


Duration and Availability

One year duration, Bentley Campus.



Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
307628 v.2   Chemistry 027 6.0 25.0
307629 v.2   Physics 013 6.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
308005 v.2   Physics 014 4.5 25.0
308006 v.2   Chemistry 028 6.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
11957 v.4   Mathematics 022 4.0 25.0
311698 v.1   Information Technology 011 4.0 25.0
7318 v.6   Astronomy 101 2.0 12.5
313537 v.1   Biology 100 5.0 25.0
312142 v.1   Climate Change and Adaptation 102 3.0 25.0
312242 v.1   Evolving Earth Systems and Palaeontology 102 5.0 25.0
312243 v.1   Geoscience, Environment and Society 102 4.0 25.0
313391 v.3   Human Structure and Function 100 4.0 25.0
305541 v.2   Introduction to Forensic Science 101 2.0 12.5
1681 v.4   Materials and Technology 112 4.0 12.5
1920 v.8   Object Oriented Program Design 110 4.0 25.0
5215 v.4   Planet Earth 101 2.0 12.5
7329 v.7   Planetary Science 101 2.0 12.5
307554 v.1   Science Communications 101 2.0 12.5
1633 v.4   Scientific Photography 101 3.0 12.5
307590 v.2   Statistical Data Analysis 101 3.0 12.5




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