Online Courses Handbook 2003

115530 v.3 Foundation Studies Program

Introduction
This program is designed to prepare international students to undertake university study at Curtin University.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Completion of high school with above average grades, particularly in mathematics. The minimum English language requirement is an IELTS (Academic) band of 5 in all four skill areas or above, or TOEFL of 520 or above. Successful completion of the course satisfies the requirement for entry to the University, but not for entry to any particular course.

Duration and Availability
This program is of two semesters full-time duration, two intakes per year with limited Fast Track Options in February and July.

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

12656 v.3 English Communication 011 6.0 25.0

12657 v.3 Academic Writing 011 4.0 25.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

12661 v.3 English Communication 012 6.0 25.0

12662 v.3 Academic Writing 012 4.0 25.0

SELECT 2 OPTIONS 50.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

10558 v.3 Foundation Mathematics 041 6.0 25.0

10739 v.3 Physics for Foundation Studies 011 6.0 25.0

10741 v.3 Commercial Studies 011 6.0 25.0

11138 v.4 Humanities 011 6.0 25.0

12658 v.3 English for Humanities 011 6.0 25.0

12659 v.2 Foundation Mathematics 043 6.0 25.0

12660 v.2 Design 011 6.0 25.0

303978 v.2 Chemistry for Foundation Studies 011 6.0 25.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits

10561 v.3 Foundation Mathematics 042 6.0 25.0

10732 v.3 Chemistry for Foundation Studies 012 6.0 25.0

10740 v.3 Physics for Foundation Studies 012 6.0 25.0

11236 v.4 Humanities 012 6.0 25.0

12663 v.3 English for Humanities 012 6.0 25.0

12664 v.2 Foundation Mathematics 044 6.0 25.0

12665 v.2 Design 012 6.0 25.0

NB Discipline specific optional units related to the area of study are to be undertaken after Foundation Studies units.