2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

140 I Subject Details
Content
Chemistry 3 adopts a global perspective by examining the large-scale industrial
production of some chemicals. The work of chemists in these industries is examined.
The investigation of quality control introduces students to a range of analytical
techniques and the work of analytical chemists. The design and performance of
experiments, including the generation, collection and evaluation of experimental data,
are emphasised.
Chemistry 4 examines the relationship between the production and use of energy in nonliving
and living systems. Students revisitthe concepts of the mole, chemical reactions,
stoichiometry, equilibrium, organic chemistry and atomic structure, and the
development of chemical ideas within the context of the Periodic Table. The design and
performance of experiments, including the generation, collection and evaluation of
experimental data, are emphasised.
0046T007 Biology 3&4
136 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Biology 3 examines the challenges to survival and the mechanisms which enhance the
survival of unicellular and multicellular organisms in the face of changing conditions,
environmental extremes and challenges from other organisms. The nature of infection
and disease and their treatment are investigated in relation to the characteristics of
pathogenic organisms. The use of modern technology to increase the survival chances of
an organism is also covered.
Biology 4 explores the mechanisms of inheritance, genes, DNA. mitosis and meiosis,
and the causes of variation, both genetic and environmental. An examination ofthe
processes of evolution, including natural selection, for which variation is the raw
material. leads to investigation of the origins and diversity of living organisms. Recent
advances in technology, including biotechnology, are also considered.
0046T009
Media
136 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Media 3 examines the nature and function of production and story elements and the role
and significance of narrative organisation in fictional media texts. In this context
students also consider the ways in which production and story elements structure
narratives to engage an audience. Students also develop practical skills by designing
media productions, and undertaking exercises related to aspects of the design process.
Students analyse the narrative organisation offictional media texts, demonstrate skills
in the use of equipment, processes and applications, and prepare a media production
design plan.
Media 4 enables students to further develop practical skills in the production of media
products, and to realise a production design. In this unit, students also develop an
awareness of the role of social values in the construction of media texts and critically
analyse issues raised aboutthe role and influence ofthe media. Students produce a
media productfor an identified audience from a media production design plan, and
demonstrate understanding ofthe relationship between social values and a media text,
notions of media influence and related issues concerning its nature and extent.
0046T010
Literature
136 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Literature 3 focusses on the relationship between the ways in which various kinds of
literature are constructed and the nature of interpretations and judgments about them.
The ways in which texts represent and comment on human experience and ideas, the
views and values expressed through texts, and the relationship between texts and the
social. historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced and read are also
considered. In Unit 3, students study a text in performance, another text in terms of the
views and values represented in it, and a third as the basis for a review.
Literature 4 focusses on the relationship between the ways in which various kinds of
literature are constructed and the nature of interpretations and judgments aboutthem.
The ways in which texts represent and comment on human experience and ideas, the
views and values expressed through texts, and the relationship between texts and the
social. historical and cultural contexts in which they were produced and in which they
are read are also considered. In Unit4, students create a text in the style of a text they
have studied, analyse a review of another text, and write an interpretive essay on a
third text, in preparation forthe end of year exam.
0046T012 Psychology
136 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Psychology 3 develops student understanding ofthe biological bases of behaviour, visual
perception and states of consciousness. It includes the role of the nervous system in
understanding human behaviour and the ways in which information is acquired,
processed, stored and used.
Psychology 4 is designed to enable students to develop knowledge and skills in research
methods in psychology and to relate the areas of study of learning and memory to
everyday experience.
0046T014
Political Studies
136 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Political Studies 3 focusses on an investigation ofthe contemporary structures and
processes ofthe Australian political system. Students gain an understanding of the
dynamic nature of politics and the relationship between citizens and government. The
study of the system involves such issues as the role of groups and individuals within
political life, the sources of conflict and consensus, the distribution and use of political
resources and power within the political system. This unit is designed to develop
students' understanding of our political system through an analysis of the framework of
government and the mechanisms available for political participation. Particular attention
is paid to conternporary politics.
Political Studies 4 focusses on the forces which impact on government decisions.
Particular attention is paid to contemporary politics and a study of a political issues
through the media is included. It examines the role of political parties and pressure
groups as the vehicle for participation in the political system. This unit also requires
students to analyse the key elernents of Australia's foreign policy and the factors which
affect its formulation and implementation. Students investigate a current issue in
Australian politics and evaluate the role of the media in publicising and attempting
resolution of the issue.
0046T015
136 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Health and Human Development
Health and Human Development 3 encourages the extension of language skills through
developing the capacity to speak and write effectively for a range of purposes and
audiences. Students are required to rnaintain an organised collection oftheir
coursework in a workbook which includes goals set by students forthe improvement of
their language use, undertake the study oftexts, reflecting critically on each text as a
whole, and express their opinions orally and in writing, study the features of effective
writing, produce a range of writing and present a folio offinished pieces.
Health and Human Development 4 examines the development and health of people in
industrialised and developing countries. The focus for the study is optimal development
and health across the lifespan. The operation of local healthcare prograrns and the role
of governments and international healthcare agencies in improving development and
health will be evaluated.
0046T017
136 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Content
English as a second language (ESL)
English (ESL) 3 encourages the extension of language skills by developing the capacity to
speak and write effectively for a range of purposes and audiences. Students are
required to:
Maintain an organised collection oftheir coursework in a workbook which
includes goals set by students for the improvement oftheir language use.
Undertake the study of texts, reflecting critically on each text as a whole, and
express their opinions orally and in writing.
Discuss and respond to issues presented in the media, critically evaluating the
language used in the presentation, and present a point of view on an issue studied,
orally and in writing.
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002