305551 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Physics), Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education)

BSc(Curtin), BEd(Curtin)

Introduction

This double degree provides graduates with skills and qualifications to practice as a scientist in industry and/or as a teacher in secondary schools. It provides students with opportunities to combine rigorous study in physics (the 'major'), with support studies in another teaching area of their choice. The program provides for advanced study in the two major teaching areas of Physics and Mathematics. It also contains a substantial component of computational studies, makes extensive use of IT in most subjects, and provides a unique exposure to innovative physics teaching techniques which will assist prospective teachers in integrating such techniques and IT into their own teaching. Three additional optional units are available which can be taken in complementary teaching areas such as Chemistry, Biology or Geology.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Physics and Calculus or Applicable Mathematics.

Specific Requirements

The Faculty of Education requires all Secondary Education students to pass a literacy, numeracy and ICT competency test in the first year of the degree. Students who do not pass will be required to take additional study in order to meet competency requirements in these areas. Professional Practice in school settings is a core requirement of the degree and may involve out of semester commitment by students. Applicants for this course should refer to the Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication. The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

Note

Able students with high aggregates or other evidence of academic achievement who do not meet formal entry requirements may still be considered. Enquiries should be directed to the Course Co-ordinator and/or the Head of Department.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

Students enrolled in the double degree must pass all units in the education component to gain accreditation and must successfully complete the major stream in physics. Students may elect to transfer to a single degree in one of the two disciplines. In this event, the relevant Head of Department shall determine the amount of credit transferred to the single degree.

Professional Recognition

This course is recognised nationally as an initial pre-service teaching qualification. Graduates will be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Physics.

Additional Course Expenses

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.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
1737	v.3	Particles and Waves 101	3.0	12.5
1738	v.4	Physical Measurements 101	4.0	12.5
301179	v.2	Ed 125 - Development and Education	3.0	25.0
307363	v.1	Ed 123(S) - Teaching and Learning Processes and Practice I (Secondary)	3.0	25.0
7062	v.6	Mathematics 101	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
1744	v.3	Structure of Matter 102	3.0	12.5
1745	v.5	Physical Measurements 102	4.0	12.5
301184	v.2	Ed 128 - Learning, Teaching and Assessment	3.0	25.0
301378	v.2	Ed 127(S) - Professional Practice II (Sec)	1.5	12.5
301754	v.3	Ed 124(S) - Teaching and Learning Processes II (Sec)	1.5	12.5
7063	v.6	Mathematics 102	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 1
301181	v.2	Ed 243 - Technology in Education	3.0	25.0
303175	v.2	Ed 242 (S) - Curriculum Planning Processes	1.5	12.5
4305	v.3	Ed 475 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Science	1.5	12.5
7907	v.5	Particles and Waves 201	3.0	12.5
8127	v.5	Mathematics 201	4.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION		12.5
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
301187	v.3	Ed 245(S) - Teaching and Learning Processes III (Sec)	1.5	12.5
301380	v.2	Ed 246(S) - Professional Practice III (Secondary)	4.5	12.5
303214	v.2	Ed 247 (S) - Social and Cultural Contexts in Curriculum Development	1.5	12.5
4316	v.4	Ed 486 - Curriculum and Instruction SII - Physical Science	1.5	12.5
7908	v.4	Physical Measurements 201	3.0	25.0
8717	v.5	Electromagnetism 202	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
303216	v.2	Ed 345 (S) - School Based Curriculum Development	1.5	12.5
7909	v.4	Physical Measurements 202	3.0	25.0
9765	v.4	Quantum and Statistical Physics 301	4.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		37.5
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
11592	v.2	Solid State Physics 302	2.0	12.5
12991	v.2	Physics Project 301	5.0	25.0
301189	v.2	Ed 353 - Development, Learning and Special Education	3.0	25.0
302390	v.1	Mathematical Methods 204	4.0	12.5
305650	v.1	Ed 355(S) Professional Practice IV (Sec)	4.5	12.5
307367	v.1	Ed 343(S) - Teaching and Learning Processes IV (Secondary)	7.5	12.5
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
12992	v.2	Physics Project 302	7.0	37.5
307590	v.1	Data Evaluation and Experimental Design 101	3.0	12.5
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		50.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
4210	v.6	Ed 442 - Field Experience ATP	10.0	75.0
				75.0
Year 4 Winter Period
301186	v.2	Ed 351 - Aboriginal Education	3.0	25.0
				25.0

*Optional Units to Select From in Year 2*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
7904	v.4	Scientific Data Acquisition 202	4.0	25.0
7910	v.7	Radiation Physics 201	3.0	12.5
8462	v.4	Scientific Data Acquisition 201	3.0	25.0
12994	v.2	Astronomy 201	5.0	12.5


*Optional Units to Select From in Year 3*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
7911	v.7	Applied Optics 302	2.0	12.5
11594	v.2	Astrophysics 302	2.0	12.5


*Optional Units to Select From in Year 3 Semester 1*			*Hrs/Wk*	*Credits*
4300	v.3	Ed 470 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Art	1.5	12.5
4301	v.4	Ed 471 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Business Studies	1.5	12.5
4302	v.4	Ed 472 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Information and Communication Technology	1.5	12.5
4303	v.3	Ed 473 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - English	1.5	12.5
4304	v.3	Ed 474 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Mathematics	1.5	12.5
4306	v.5	Ed 476 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Society and Environment	1.5	12.5
4308	v.3	Ed 478 - Curriculum and Instruction SI - LOTE	1.5	12.5

N1	Optional units: Year 2, Semester 1, one Physics unit (determined in consultation with the Course Coordinator/Head of Department).
N2	Optional units: Year 4, Semester 1, one Science unit, with the remaining options to be made up of Physics units (determined in consultation with the Course Coordinator/Head of Department).
N3	Optional units: Year 3, Semester 1, one Curriculum unit, with the remaining options to be made up of any Science units (determined in consultation with the Course Coordinator/Head of Department).

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

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305551 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Physics), Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education)

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites TEE Physics and Calculus or Applicable Mathematics.

Note Able students with high aggregates or other evidence of academic achievement who do not meet formal entry requirements may still be considered. Enquiries should be directed to the Course Co-ordinator and/or the Head of Department.

Recognition of Prior Learning Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability The course is four years full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Professional Recognition This course is recognised nationally as an initial pre-service teaching qualification. Graduates will be eligible for membership of the Australian Institute of Physics.

Additional Course Expenses 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.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

Year 1 Semester 2

Year 2 Semester 1

Year 2 Semester 2

Year 3 Semester 1

Year 3 Semester 2

Year 4 Semester 1

Year 4 Semester 2