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Courses Handbook 2014

This handbook contains information for courses and units at Curtin in 2014.
Information for the previous year's courses and units is available at Courses Handbook 2013.

315005 v.1 Health Science Stream (Enabling Course)


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/Stream Organisation


Duration and Availability

One year duration, Bentley Campus.



Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
311754 v.1   Human Biology 011 4.0 25.0
307628 v.2   Chemistry 027 6.0 25.0
  OR  
307629 v.2   Physics 013 6.0 25.0
  50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
308006 v.2   Chemistry 028 6.0 25.0
  OR  
308005 v.2   Physics 014 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
11957 v.4   Mathematics 022 4.0 25.0
311698 v.1   Information Technology 011 4.0 25.0
7318 v.6   Astronomy 101 2.0 12.5
313537 v.1   Biology 100 5.0 25.0
312142 v.1   Climate Change and Adaptation 102 3.0 25.0
312242 v.1   Evolving Earth Systems and Palaeontology 102 5.0 25.0
312243 v.1   Geoscience, Environment and Society 102 4.0 25.0
313391 v.3   Human Structure and Function 100 4.0 25.0
305541 v.2   Introduction to Forensic Science 101 2.0 12.5
1681 v.4   Materials and Technology 112 4.0 12.5
1920 v.8   Object Oriented Program Design 110 4.0 25.0
5215 v.4   Planet Earth 101 2.0 12.5
7329 v.7   Planetary Science 101 2.0 12.5
307554 v.1   Science Communications 101 2.0 12.5
1633 v.4   Scientific Photography 101 3.0 12.5
307590 v.2   Statistical Data Analysis 101 3.0 12.5
313394 v.3   Foundations for Professional Health Practice 100 4.0 25.0




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