2002 Swinburne TAFE Handbook - Swinburne University of ...

248 I Subject Details
Aims & Objectives
To provide learners with the knowledge and skills to identify cell organelles and
structures, state theirfunctions, outline various cellular life-supporting processes and
perform basic microscopy tasks including specimen preparation, staining and scientific
sketching.
SVBD735A Human Anatomy and Physiology
32 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
To provide students with the knowledge and skills to be able to identify and state the
physiological functions ofthe major anatomical features ofthe human reproductive and
selected body systems.
SVBD736A Introductory Genetics
32 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
To provide learners with the knowledge and skills to be able to recall and explain key
elements of genetically-related phenomena including DNA structure, function and
replication, chromosomes, genes, protein synthesis, human karyotyping, sex
determination and causes of mutation and to identify, state and apply where
appropriate, the Mendelian laws governing patterns of genetic inheritance, human
inheritance and pedigree analysis.
SVBD737 A Environmental Science
32 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
To provide students with the knowledge and skills to be able to recall and apply key
principles underpinning issues of concern about any specific type of environment.
SVBD738A Preparatory Mathematics
24 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
To provide students with basic arithmetic/mathematics skills.
Content
Topics include Fractions and Decimals, Ratio, Proportion and Percent, Mensuration and
Basic Indices.
SVBD739A Introductory Mathematics for
Science
24 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Content
Standard Notation.
SI units, conversions, units for lengths, areas, volumes, mass and capacity.
Significant figures, estimation and approximation, errors.
SXFMI504A
Participate in. Lead and
Facilitate Workteams
1 Semester. 50 nominal Hours. Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Participate in team planning and develop team commitment and co-operation.
Manage and develop team performance.
Participate in, and facilitate the work team.
T0046TD001
• Prerequisite: Nil
Executive Administration
Aims & Objectives
This subject will provide participants with training in the key areas of executive
administration, such as business ethics, public speaking, delivering professional
presentations, interpersonal skills, and team management.
T0046TD002
Management
• Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Fundamentals of
Processes
This subject will provide participants with knowledge and skills necessary to
understand the issues facing managers in organisations and the organisational context
in which they operate. It will address the role of management, contemporary issues
facing management, cultural awareness, organisational planning processes, decision
making processes, leadership, communication processes, and change management.
T0046TD003
• Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Information Technology
This subject will give students a broad understanding of information technology in the
business environment. It will give an awareness of how computers are used to solve
business problems, and will endow students with strong practical skills in financial
processing, word processing, database management, email, web design, internet
operations, project management and computer presentations using current
microcomputer software.
TDTF397 A Implement and Monitor
Occupational Health and Safety
Procedures
• Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Requirements for workers with some supervisory responsibility forthe implementation
and monitoring of Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and systems.
TDTF797 A Implement Emergency/Accident
Procedures
• Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
The implementation of emergency/accident procedures by designated personnel.
TDTJ197A Apply Quality Procedures
• Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Basic knowledge and skills to apply quality procedures to workplace tasks.
TEA061
• Prerequisite: Nil
Aims & Objectives
Engineering Graphics
This module aims to develop the basic concepts and processes of engineering drafting,
providing a foundation on which further studies in engineering will be based.
TEA701
• Prerequisite: TEA062
Content
Engineering Drawing (Detail)
Includes standard drawing, freehand sketches, isometric projection, detail drawings,
dimension limits and fits, surface texture, assembly drawings from component details .
TH265ITH266 Sociology
72 nominal Hours· Prerequisite: Nil
Swinburne University of Technology I TAFE Handbook 2002