Online Courses Handbook 2003

300442 v.4 Foundation Studies Program for Rural and Isolated Students

Introduction
The Foundation Studies Program for Rural and Isolated Students is designed to prepare mature age Australian Citizens or Permanent Residents with a limited educational background to undertake study at Curtin University of Technology.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
This course is offered on Curtin College of Higher Education's Kalgoorlie, Esperance and Northam Campuses. Applicants must be 20 years of age or over before 1 March in the year of admission to the University. Students must have satisfactorily completed Year 10, or the Certificate II General Education for Adults, or equivalent.

Specific Requirements
At application, students are required to consult with the Foundation Studies Program Co-ordinator to determine their eligibility and planned career pathway.

Duration and Availability
This course is of one year full-time duration, or equivalent part-time.

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
This course will be delivered subject to sufficient numbers and is currently under review. Successful completion of the program will guarantee matriculation to the University but not to any particular course. Entry to courses is a Curtin teaching and school matter and students should be advised of the limitations of the program, especially in health sciences, science and engineering.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

300443 v.3 Academic Writing 013 6.0 25.0

300447 v.3 English Communication 013 6.0 25.0

300458 v.3 Commercial Studies 013 6.0 25.0

OR

300453 v.3 Introduction to the Humanities 013 6.0 25.0

300461 v.3 Mathematics for Humanities 011 6.0 25.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

300446 v.3 Academic Writing 014 6.0 25.0

300452 v.3 English Communication 014 6.0 25.0

300459 v.3 Commercial Studies 014 6.0 25.0

OR

300457 v.3 Introduction to the Humanities 014 6.0 25.0

300462 v.3 Mathematics for Humanities 012 6.0 25.0

100.0