ACC1100 Accounting I 3 hours
This introductory accounting unit introduces students to accounting as an information system. Specifically, this unit addresses the purposes of accounting, users of accounting information, and recording and presentation as well as analysis and interpretation of financial information. The role of accounting information from an internal users perspective is also addressed in terms of analysis of cost behaviour, accounting for overheads, accounting for decision-making, and budget preparation. Access to a computer with a word processing package is required. Access to e-mail and the Internet is highly desirable.
CSI1121 Personal Computing 3 hours
The unit provides an introduction to computer systems, computer networks and the digital society. Students are also introduced to a range of software packages that define information literacy inan information age and are commonly used in the office environment. Applications of information technology in the modern world and the social and economic implications of computer networksare also considered. Students can obtain credit for only one of the units CSI1121 and CSI4105.
CSI2221 Advanced PC Applications 3 hours
Prerequisite:
CSI1121 Personal Computing, or
CSI4105 Application Packages
Development of skills and techniques beyond the basics in the three PC applications wordprocessing, spreadsheets and databases; linking and embedding of data (objects) between and within the three applications as well as from other applications in the GUI environment; development of functions and processes using the associated common macro facilities.
LAW1100 Legal Framework I 3 hours
The nature, function and purpose of law, the sources of law in Australia and the Australian legal system, the process of law making, the Law of Negligence, Defamation and Contract, the WA Fair Trading Act, and an introduction to the Australian Constitution.
MAN1100 Management I 3 hours
The emergence of management in Western industrial society. Each theory of management and its application is reviewed from Taylorism to modern management thought. The classical functions of management are considered together with contemporary issues which have become important for the management function.
MAT1136 Elementary Calculus 4 hours
Prerequisite: TEE Applicable Mathematics or equivalent
This unit deals with the concepts and techniques of differentiation and integration, together with some of their applications.
MAT1184 Problem-Solving and Modelling 4 hours
Introduction of some basic techniques for problem-solving and mathematical modelling including problem analysis, generalisation, cross-checking, goal modification and interpretation of solutions. Problems are drawn from a wide range of areas including applied geometry, biomechanics, business management, operations research, medicine, and physical sciences.
MAT1236 Calculus 1 4 hours
Prerequisite: MAT1136 Elementary Calculus, or TEE Calculus or equivalent
This unit deals with more advanced applications of differentiation and integration, and introduces students to theory of sequences and differential equations.
MKT1100 Marketing I 4 hours
This unit introduces the principles and concepts of marketing entailing the marketing planning process, marketing environment, market segmentation, consumer behaviour, marketing research, and the marketing mix elements. The semester-long marketing plan project based on a given marketing case is the unit's major feature. This unit includes a communication skills workshop. |
SCC1111 General Chemistry 6 hours
Prerequisite: TEE Chemistry or equivalent
This unit develops students' understandings of important chemical concepts and principles in physical and inorganic chemistry. The unit illustrates the applications of chemistry in modern society.
SCC1112 Inorganic Chemistry 6 hours
Prerequisite: TEE Chemistry or equivalent
This unit is intended to provide students with a sound understanding of inorganic chemistry andrelated topics. Topics to be covered will include the various theories of chemical bonding, transition metal chemistry, coordination chemistry, extraction and separation techniques and crystallography. Mineral and energy resources with particular reference to Australia will be considered.
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences 5 hours
This is a broadly based unit which introduces students to important chemical concepts and principles. The unit provides students with essential chemistry background required for courses in the biological, environmental and health sciences. A TEE chemistry background is not assumed.
SCC1124 Foundations of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 5 hours
Prerequisite: SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences, or TEE Chemistry
This unit provides an introduction to organic chemistry and the structure and reactions of important functional groups and biomolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Various organic compounds with important applications will be described, including synthetic polymers, fibres, soaps and detergents, dyes and medicinals.
SCC2211 Organic Chemistry 6 hours
Prerequisite: SCC1111 General Chemistry
This unit provides students with an overview of organic chemistry. The unit investigates the structures, functions and reactions of various classes of organic compounds and biomolecules. Some important applications of organic substances are discussed. Laboratory work includes a range of organic preparative, spectroscopic and analytical techniques.
SCC2212 Physical Chemistry 6 hours
Prerequisite: SCC2211 Organic Chemistry
This unit provides students with an overview of physical chemistry. The unit covers topics in reaction kinetics, thermodynamics, phase equilibria, electrochemistry, conductivity, spectroscopy and surface chemistry.
SCC3313 Analytical Chemistry 1 6 hours
Prerequisites:
SCC2211 Organic Chemistry
SCC2212 Physical Chemistry
This analytical chemistry unit provides the student with detailed theory and practices of common analytical methods involving instrumentation. The unit concentrates on spectrophotometric, chromatographic, volumetric and potentiometric methods. In the laboratory emphasis is placed on the development of relevant laboratory skills.
SCC3314 Analytical Chemistry 2 6 hours
Prerequisites:
SCC2211 Organic Chemistry
SCC2212 Physical Chemistry
The first component of this unit is concerned with a number of spectroscopic techniques and their applications in determining the structure of organic compounds and in inorganic analysis. The second component exposes the student to a range of electroanalytical techniques and their applications. The laboratory work supports and complements the theory.
SCC3414 Environmental and Analytical Chemistry 6 hours
Prerequisite: SCC3313 Analytical Chemistry 1
This unit comprises three modules. The environmental chemistry module considers the composition and function of the Earth's major environmental components: the atmosphere, hydrosphere and lithosphere. It includes a consideration of mineral and energy resources, their utilisation and conservation. Air and water quality and pollution will be addressed in some detail. The analytical chemistry module covers areas of instrumentation where there has been rapid change or improvements to instrumentation, techniques and applications. In particular, it focuses on the rapid growth in the use of hyphenated techniques. The project module involves students completing a significant research or development project.
SCC3415 Project Unit
Prerequisites:
SCC3313 Analytical Chemistry 1
SCC3314 Analytical Chemistry 2
In this unit students complete a research or development project. Students get the opportunity to apply the techniques they have learnt in previous units in an industrial research environment.
SCP1132 Introduction to Physics 6 hours
This is a broadly based unit which introduces students to physics used within a variety of contexts. Physics principles and methods applicable to motion, sound, heat, light, radioactivity and electricity will be investigated. The unit is designed for students who have not completed upper level secondary school physics. |
