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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.

312818 v.1 Master of Science (Science and Mathematics Education)

MSc(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 070837G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

The Master of Science (Science and Mathematics Education) consists of coursework units in science and mathematics education plus a minor project in an area relevant to the student's own teaching situation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Four years of relevant university qualifications and teaching experience.

Recognition of Prior Learning

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

Duration and Availability

This fee paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study. Both printed and Internet material is available.

Intermediate Awards I

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards II

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Science and Mathematics Education)

Course Organisation

The Science and Mathematics Education Centre's Course Coordinator will advise on an appropriate mix of units depending on individual needs and circumstances.

Additional Course Expenses

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

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
Year 1 Semester 1
306506 v.2 *   Science and Mathematics Education Research Methods 627 3.0 25.0
311996 v.2 *   Science and Mathematics Education Project 691 3.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   50.0
  100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
311997 v.2 ^   Science and Mathematics Education Project 692 3.0 25.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:   75.0
  100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
6471 v.5   Science and Mathematics Education Special Topics 693 3.0 25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credit
12337 v.4   Science and Mathematics Education Classroom Climate 622 3.0 25.0
6332 v.8   Science and Mathematics Education Teaching and Learning 611 3.0 25.0
6473 v.7   Science and Mathematics Education Independent Study 694 3.0 25.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credit
12987 v.3   Science and Mathematics Education Evaluation Issues 624 3.0 25.0
13582 v.3   Science and Mathematics Education Multimedia 625 3.0 25.0
6331 v.9   Science and Mathematics Education Curricula 612 3.0 25.0

*    This unit may also be taken in Semester 2.

^    This unit may also be taken in Semester 1.

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.