305221 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), 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 opportunities to combine rigorous study in Chemistry (the 'major'), with support studies in another teaching area of their choice. It is designed to give graduates a comprehensive foundation in chemistry and the necessary skills for effective classroom communication at the secondary school level. The solid foundation in chemistry will offer graduates employment opportunities in analytical, industrial and research laboratories as well as in teaching. The intent is to produce graduates with teaching skills and a sound foundation in a science discipline.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Chemistry and Applicable Mathematics. Physics is desirable.

Specific Requirements

The Faculty of Education requires all Secondary Education students to pass a literacy, numeracy and ICT competence 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 thispublication. The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course.

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 chemistry. Students may elect to transfer to a single degree in one of the two disciplines. In this event, the relevant Head of School 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 Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

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.

Special Note

Students who commenced prior to and who are continuing in this double degree program from 2003 have the choice to graduate in the chemistry component with either a Bachelor of Science (Applied Chemistry) or Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) award subject to approval by the Head of School.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
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
7039	v.4	Chemistry 101	7.0	25.0
7041	v.5	Analytical Chemistry 111	3.0	12.5
7056	v.5	Mathematics 111	4.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
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
7040	v.5	Chemistry 102	7.0	25.0
7042	v.6	Analytical Chemistry 112	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
7749	v.5	Mathematics 213	2.0	12.5
8024	v.5	Analytical Chemistry 201	6.5	25.0
8029	v.3	Inorganic Chemistry 201	2.0	12.5
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
1373	v.5	Statistics 121	2.0	12.5
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)	1.5	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
7868	v.4	Programming in Basic 102	2.0	12.5
8030	v.4	Inorganic Chemistry 202	7.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
303216	v.2	Ed 345 (S) - School Based Curriculum Development	1.5	12.5
8025	v.4	Physical Chemistry 201	6.0	25.0
8027	v.4	Organic Chemistry 201	7.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		37.5
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
301189	v.2	Ed 353 - Development, Learning and Special Education	3.0	25.0
305650	v.1	Ed 355(S) Professional Practice IV (Sec)	1.5	12.5
307367	v.1	Ed 343(S) - Teaching and Learning Processes IV (Secondary)	1.5	12.5
8026	v.4	Physical Chemistry 202	6.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Winter Period
301186	v.2	Ed 351 - Aboriginal Education	3.0	25.0
				25.0
Year 4 Semester 1
12196	v.2	Chemistry Project 311	8.0	25.0
302546	v.2	Analytical Chemistry 301	5.0	25.0
7753	v.4	Physical Chemistry 301	6.0	25.0
7755	v.4	Inorganic Chemistry 301	6.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
4210	v.6	Ed 442 - Field Experience ATP	25.0	75.0
				75.0

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

Availability

Year	Location	Period	Internal	External
2003	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	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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305221 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Chemistry), Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education)

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites Chemistry and Applicable Mathematics. Physics is desirable.

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 Royal Australian Chemical Institute.

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 Winter Period