undergraduate

MAJOR Areas of Study
Biological Science Education
The biological science units in this program will focus on
teaching and learning strategies and content that equips
graduates to teach general science in lower secondary school
and to take a specialist teaching role in biological science
courses in upper secondary school (Years 11 and 12). Emphasis
is given to inquiry based practical work, demonstrations,
co-operative group work, whole class discussions and use of
information communication technology to ensure effective
learning and teaching practices in secondary science. Planning,
teaching, and assessment strategies will be developed within
a range of science content areas. Units in this program
address key biological science understandings and provide the
extended content knowledge needed to address the demands
and opportunities of the secondary school biological science
curriculum.
special Admission Requirements
Year 12 Science; or equivalent.
Major Specialisation Units
SCC1123 Chemistry for the Life Sciences 15
SCI1187 Form and Function in Biology 15
SCI1183 Origins and Evolution of Life 15
SCP1132 Introduction to Physics 15
SCB2322 Genetics and Evolution 15
SCH1134 Human Structure and Function 15
SCH3434 Human Reproduction, Development
and Ageing 15
SCB2222 Cellular and Molecular Biology 15
SCH2235 Applied Microbiology 15
CUR4210 Curriculum Enrichment for the Major
Secondary Specialisation 15
Curriculum Major Units
SCE2101 Secondary Science Education 15
SCE2102 Secondary Science Education 2 15
Design and Technology Education
This major has been designed for students who become
teachers of design and technology in schools. The major
provides a strong theoretical foundation for the study and
practice of design across a variety of media and technologies.
The focus of the study is on materials and systems designs
within the context of contemporary technologies.
Major Specialisation Units
DTM1104 Materials Design and Technology 1 15
DTM1105 Materials Design and Technology 2 15
DTM2104 Materials Design and Technology 3 15
DTM2105 Materials Design and Technology 4 15
DTC3101 Visual Communication and Design 2 15
DTM2201 Materials Technology 4 15
DEN3101 Engineering Design 1 15
DEN3102 Engineering Design 2 15
DTS3102 Systems Design 2 15
CUR4210 Curriculum Enrichment for the Major
Secondary Specialisation 15
Curriculum Major Units
DTE2110 Design and Technology Education 1 15
DTE3110 Design and Technology Education 2 15
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Drama Education
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This dynamic and practically-based major prepares graduates
for a highly rewarding career teaching drama in secondary
schools as well as working as theatre practitioners (actors /
designers / directors). The major combines extensive practice
in acting and directing with studies in educational theory and
teaching practice. Students receive specialised instruction in
performance and teaching from experts who are also theatre
practitioners and researchers in their own right.
Real classroom experience is provided by extended periods
of school placement, where students teach classes under the
guidance of an experienced mentor. This major is distinctive
in its approach to drama / theatre practice and teaching. It
emphasises the importance of content /practical knowledge
in theatre and offers innovative approaches to directing
and acting.
Successful graduates have the knowledge and flexibility
required to teach drama in schools today and more importantly
into the future, combined with working as theatre practitioners
should they so choose.
special Admission Requirements
Audition.
Major Specialisation Units
DST1100 Drama as Discovery 15
DST1125 Interpretation of Text 15
DST1225 Theatre History 1 15
DST1215 Introduction to Directing 15
DST2245 Writing for Theatre 15
DST2225 The Director in the 21st Century 15
DST2255 Theatre as Change 15
DST3120 Australian Drama 15
DST4101 Theatre and Young People 15
DST4165 Contemporary Theatre Practice 15
Curriculum Major Units
DSE2110 Teaching Secondary Drama 15
DSE2210 Teaching Senior School Drama 15
English Education
This major prepares graduates to teach English in secondary
schools. They will also graduate with expertise in a second
teaching area (minor) that they can teach across years 7-10.
The program combines extensive study in the content of
English (including literature, language, writing and mass media)
with studies in educational theory and teaching practice.
Students will also receive specialised instruction in English
curriculum from practitioners who are experts in the field.
Professional workplace experience is provided by extended
periods of school placement, where students teach classes
under the guidance of an experienced mentor.
Students will qualify to teach a range of English subjects across
Years 7-12, including senior school literature.
This major is distinctive in its approach to English teaching. It
emphasises the importance of content knowledge in English
and offers innovative approaches to texts and technologies.
Major Specialisation Units
ENG1140 Discovering Literature 15
ENG1050 Literature and Social Change 15
CUR2210 Curriculum Extension and Enrichment 15
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Teacher Education
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