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Courses Handbook 2015

This handbook contains information on courses and components (majors, minors, streams and units) at Curtin in 2015.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2014.

STRU-HSCEN v.1 Health Science Stream (Enbling for Sc, Eng and HlthSc)


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 Health Sciences. 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 some bachelor degree program in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds may be directed to complete English language bridging courses instead.



Major/Minor/Stream Organisation


Duration and Availability

One year duration, Bentley Campus.



Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
HUMB0001 v.1   Introduction to Human Biology 4.0 25.0
PHYS0001 v.1   Enabling Physics 1 6.0 25.0
  OR  
CHEM0001 v.1   Enabling Chemistry 1 6.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
CHEM0002 v.1   Enabling Chemistry 2 6.0 25.0
  OR  
PHYS0002 v.1   Enabling Physics 2 4.5 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   75.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
STAT1002 v.1   Statistical Data Analysis 3.0 12.5
PHYS1001 v.1   Scientific Photography 3.0 12.5
COMS1000 v.1   Science Communications 2.0 12.5
ASTR1002 v.1   Planetary Science 2.0 12.5
ASTR1000 v.1   Planet Earth 2.0 12.5
COMP1001 v.1   Object Oriented Program Design 4.0 25.0
PHYS1002 v.1   Materials and Technology 4.0 12.5
FORS1000 v.1   Introduction to Forensic Science 2.0 12.5
HUMB1000 v.1   Human Structure and Function 4.0 25.0
GEOL1004 v.1   Geoscience, Environment and Society 4.0 25.0
GEOL1003 v.1   Evolving Earth Systems and Palaeontology 5.0 25.0
ENST1000 v.1   Climate Change and Adaptation 3.0 25.0
BIOL1000 v.1   Functional Biology 5.0 25.0
ASTR1001 v.1   Introduction to Astronomy 2.0 12.5
COMP0001 v.1   Information Technology 4.0 25.0
MATH0001 v.1   Enabling Mathematics 2 4.0 25.0
CMHL1000 v.1   Foundations for Professional Health Practice 3.0 25.0




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