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Courses Handbook 2011

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2011.
Information for current year courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2010.

310748 v.1 Enabling Course in Science and Engineering

This course is not available to International Onshore Students on Student Visas

Introduction

This course 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 English language bridging courses.

Course Entry Requirements

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. Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds may be directed to English language bridging courses.

Duration and Availability

1 year full-time or part-time equivalent.

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.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Further Information

For more information contact the Career Consultant, in the Faculty of Science and Engineering on (08) 9266 4816, email careers@vesta.curtin.edu.au or visit our website www.scieng.curtin.edu.au.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   200.0
  200.0
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credit
11957 v.4   Mathematics 022 4.0 25.0
1764 v.8   Ecology 102 5.0 25.0
2314 v.5   Mathematics 021 4.0 25.0
304741 v.2 #   Physics 115 4.5 25.0
305639 v.1 #   Mathematics 135 4.0 25.0
305640 v.1 #   Mathematics 136 4.0 25.0
307552 v.1   Communication Skills 011 3.0 25.0
307628 v.2   Chemistry 027 6.0 25.0
307629 v.2   Physics 013 6.0 25.0
308005 v.2   Physics 014 4.5 25.0
308006 v.2   Chemistry 028 6.0 25.0
311698 v.1   Information Technology 011 4.0 25.0
311754 v.1   Human Biology 011 4.0 25.0
313537 v.1   Biology 100 5.0 25.0
7054 v.5 #   Physics 113 5.0 12.5
7230 v.6 #   Chemistry 181 6.0 25.0
7231 v.6 #   Chemistry 182 6.0 25.0
7390 v.5 #   Physics 114 4.5 12.5

#    These units are designed for enrolment in order to supplement the knowledge of students who have not met mainstream course requirements.

Availability

Year Location Period All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2011 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2011 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.

* The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.