Online Courses Handbook 2003

112130 v.3 Enabling Course in Engineering and Science

EnabCrseEngSc(Curtin)

Introduction
This course is designed to provide foundation studies for students who wish to undertake bachelors degrees in the Division of Engineering and Science. It is particularly suitable for those who have not had an opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills in sciences and mathematics. Successful completion of the course will satisfy the University's matriculation requirements with students eligible to enrol in a bachelors degree program in the Division of Engineering and Science. Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds may be directed to English language bridging courses. This course is primarily designed for female students.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Applicants who have had limited educational opportunity are encouraged to apply. Selection is based on an assessment of a personal portfolio and an interview. This may include secondary school and TAFE studies, other scholastic achievements and community involvement.

Duration and Availability
The course is one year full-time study and can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis.

Course Organisation
A study program is determined by the Undergraduate Coordinator following an interview and an assessment of career pathways by the student. Depending on units undertaken, this may not be a standard full time load. It is a Government directive that students undertaking this enabling course can only undertake designed enabling/bridging units. Students intending to study mainstream units may only undertake them in accordance with their conditions of admission and then only as part of a non-award extension fee paying program.

Additional Course Expenses
This course is HECS exempt for Australian citizens and or permanent residents. Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note
As a consequence of compliance with a Government directive in relation to units undertaken within this course the Division of Engineering and Science is reviewing this course structure in 2003. Prospective students should contact the Division for further clarification

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 100.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 100.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

2314 v.4 Mathematics 021 4.0 25.0

10558 v.3 Foundation Mathematics 041 6.0 25.0

10739 v.3 Physics for Foundation Studies 011 6.0 25.0

303978 v.2 Chemistry for Foundation Studies 011 6.0 25.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits

10561 v.3 Foundation Mathematics 042 6.0 25.0

10732 v.3 Chemistry for Foundation Studies 012 6.0 25.0

10740 v.3 Physics for Foundation Studies 012 6.0 25.0

11957 v.3 Mathematics 022 4.0 25.0

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