305551 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Physics), Bachelor of Education (Secondary Education)

BSc(Curtin), BEd(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 043756M
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 4 Years

Introduction

Provides graduates with skills and qualifications to practice as a scientist in industry and/or as a teacher in secondary schools. Opportunities to combine rigorous study in physics (the major), with support studies in another teaching area of their choice. Advanced study in the two major teaching areas of Physics and Mathematics. Contains a substantial component of computational studies, makes extensive use of IT in most subjects and provides a unique exposure to innovative physics teaching techniques,which will assist prospective teachers in integrating such techniques and IT into their own teaching. Three additional optional units are available which can be taken in complementary teaching areas such as Chemistry, Biology or Geology.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

TEE Physics and Applicable Mathematics. TEE Calculus is desirable.

Specific Requirements

The STAT is not accepted for entry to this course. The Department of Education requires all secondary education students to pass a literacy, numeracy and ICT competency 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 this publication.

Note

Able students with high aggregates or other evidence of academic achievement who do not meet formal entry requirements may be considered. Enquiries should be directed to the Course Co-ordinator and/or the Head of Department.

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 physics. Students may elect to transfer to a single degree in one of the two disciplines. In this event, the relevant Head of Department 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 Australian Institute of Physics.

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
301179	v.3	Ed 125 - Development and Education	3.0	25.0
302804	v.3	Physics 101	4.5	25.0
307363	v.1	Ed 123- Teaching and Learning Processes and Practice I (Secondary)	3.0	25.0
7062	v.6	Mathematics 101	5.0	25.0
		OR
10926	v.5	Mathematics 103	5.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
301184	v.3	Ed 128 - Learning, Teaching and Assessment	3.0	25.0
301378	v.2	Ed 127- Professional Practice II (Secondary)		12.5
301754	v.3	Ed 124 - Teaching and Learning Processes II (Secondary)	1.5	12.5
305415	v.3	Physics 102	4.5	25.0
7063	v.6	Mathematics 102	5.0	25.0
		OR
7492	v.5	Mathematics 104	5.0	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 - Curriculum Planning Processes	1.5	12.5
4305	v.3	Ed 475 - Curriculum and Instruction S1 - Science	1.5	12.5
8127	v.6	Advanced Calculus 201	4.0	25.0
8142	v.4	Physics 201	4.0	25.0
		SELECT 1 OPTION
				100.0
Year 2 Semester 2
301187	v.3	Ed 245- Teaching and Learning Processes III (Secondary)	1.5	12.5
301380	v.2	Ed 246 - Professional Practice III (Secondary)		12.5
303214	v.2	Ed 247- 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
7905	v.5	Mathematical Methods 202	4.0	25.0
		OR
302390	v.1	Mathematical Methods 204	4.0	12.5
7907	v.6	Particles and Waves 201	3.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 1
303216	v.2	Ed 345- School Based Curriculum Development	1.5	12.5
307590	v.2	Statistical Data Analysis 101	3.0	12.5
7908	v.4	Physical Measurements 201	3.0	25.0
7909	v.4	Physical Measurements 202	3.0	25.0
9765	v.4	Quantum and Statistical Physics 301	4.0	25.0
				100.0
Year 3 Semester 2
11592	v.3	Solid State Physics 302	2.0	25.0
12991	v.2	Physics Project 301	5.0	25.0
301189	v.2	Ed 353 - Development, Learning and Special Education	2.0	25.0
305650	v.1	Ed 355 - Professional Practice IV (Secondary)		12.5
307367	v.1	Ed 343- Teaching and Learning Processes IV (Secondary)	1.5	12.5
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 1
12992	v.3	Physics Project 302	5.0	25.0
301186	v.3	Ed 351 - Aboriginal Education	3.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		50.0
				100.0
Year 4 Semester 2
301192	v.3	Internship 496		100.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 4 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
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
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 Physics option to be chosen in consultation with the course coordinator
N2		Optional Units: Year 4, Semester 1, 25 credits of Physics options to be chosen in consultation with the course coordinator and 50 credits of Education options

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2008	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2008	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.