1997 QUT Handbook

in isolated regions and interactive display in psychological
testing.
Courses: AR61 Prerequisites: ARP673 (part-time option)
Credit Points: 18 Contact Hours: 8 per week
■ ARP675 INDUSTRIAL DESIGN RESEARCH 2
This unit depends on the topic selected by a student in the
previous semester. Students are responsible for the program
as a part of their project work, which are approved and supervised
by industrial design staff.
Courses: AR61 Prerequisites: ARP672, ARP674
Credit Points: 18 Contact Hours: 8 per week
■ ARP676 ADVANCED COMPUTER-AIDED
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 1
Advanced CAD in the design process. Introduction to the interactive
use of the application of CAD/CAM and SLA in the
development of finalisation of a design project.
Courses: AR61
Credit Points: 6 Contact Hours: 2 per week
■ ARP677 ADVANCED COMPUTER-AIDED
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN 2
Advanced CAD in design development, analysis and manufacturing
(CNC) process. Employing CAD/CAM and SLA in
the development, evaluation, finalisation, documentation and
presentation of a design project.
Courses: AR61 Prerequisites: ARP676
Credit Points: 6 Contact Hours: 2 per week
■ ATB100 TEXTS & MEANINGS
An introduction to a variety of analytical tools for reading
and evaluating different types of texts. Texts are here taken to
incorporate any constructed meanings and messages which
are capable of being interpreted. A wide range of cultural products
selected from a cross-section of contexts, genres and
media are examined closely. Students are introduced to major
theoretical issues and concerns underlying contemporary developments
in the fields of cultural analysis and textual interpretation.
Courses: AA11, AA21, AA51, AA71, AA81, ED50, IF75,
IF76, IF78, SS07, BS50, IF77, HU20, MJ20
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ ATN001 RESEARCH PROJECT – 1 UNIT
Repeatablre unit indicating the rate at which the supervised
Research Project is being completed.
Course: AA24 (AT22 phased out) Credit Points: 12
■ ATN002 RESEARCH PROJECT – 2 UNITS
As per ATN001.
Course: AA24 (AT22 phased out) Credit Points: 24
■ ATN004 RESEARCH PROJECT – 4 UNITS
As per ATN001.
Course: AA24 (AT22 phased out) Credit Points: 48
■ ATN007 ATN007/1 TO ATN007/8 RESEARCH
PROJECT 1 TO RESEARCH PROJECT 8
Students enrolled part-time or full-time in AT22 Master of
Arts (Research) undertake a research project as the major component
of their studies. This project may take the form of a
research thesis or a creative project accompanied by a written
component. The creative project could include a book-length
work of fiction or non-fiction; or a film or multi-media script
or production. Units may be either taken one per semester or
several per semester, depending on the enrolment pattern recommended
by the School in the Course Summary Sheet, in
accordance with the desired length of candidature, mode (fullor
part-time), and entry qualifications (three or four year qualified).
Courses: AT22
Credit Points: 12 for each of the eight units (total 96)
Contact Hours: 1 per week
■ ATN009 ARTS RESEARCH METHODS
The goal of this unit is to give students an overview and understanding
of the variety of methods used in research. It provides
students with knowledge in the participating areas. It
also will give students practical and conceptual understanding
of the conduct of a literature review and its application in
the development of a research area; and experience in developing
the components of the research process and applying
them to their thesis or to an issue of personal interest.
Courses: AT22
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ ATN200 GRADUATE SEMINAR
Weekly discussions and presentations related to the research
and preparation of a Master of Arts (Research) thesis. Opportunities
for student interaction through a sharing of research
experiences.
Courses: AT22
Prerequisites: Either ATN009 Arts Research Methods, or
HUB900 Research Contexts and Issues
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
■ AYB120 BUSINESS LAW
Australian legal and constitutional system; sources of law,
including doctrines and methodology of the law; statutory
interpretation; a study of the law of contract; introduction to
the law of torts with emphasis on the tort of negligence; aspects
of consumer protection.
Courses: BS56, ED50, IF56, IT20, PU48
Prerequisites: BSB114
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 3 per week
Incompatible with: ALB110, ACB140, ACB371, LW3001,
LW3013
■ AYB121 FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
An examination of the accounting concepts and procedures
relevant to both partnership and company business structures
within the context of: the accounting profession’s conceptual
framework; the relevant accounting standard and legal requirements;
and the nature of professional and social practice. Topics
include: the formation, accounting procedures and financial
statement preparation for both Partnerships and Company
Business Structures; an overview of the new Corporate Law
Simplification Programme requirements in relation to financial
accounting; reporting and disclosure; a review of cash
flow statements; and Accountants and Accounting Practice –
an ethical perspective.
Courses: BS56, ED50, IF37, NS48
Prerequisites: BSB110
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 4 per week
Incompatible with: AYB111, ACB115, ACB210, AC3001,
AC3014
■ AYB220 COMPANY ACCOUNTING
Accounting for company income tax (tax effect accounting);
acquisition of assets; consolidated financial statements; equity
accounting; foreign currency transactions; and disclosure
in company financial statements.
Courses: BS56, ED50, IF37 Prerequisites: AYB121
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 4 per week
Incompatible with: AYB112, ACB212, ACB412, AC3003,
AC3016
■ AYB221 COMPUTERISED ACCOUNTING
SYSTEMS
Management information systems and accounting systems;
database and files; systems development life cycle; design of
accounting systems including sales, accounts receivable, inventory,
purchases, accounts payable, non-current assets, payroll
and general ledger systems; accounting software such as
ACCPAC, and spreadsheet software such as LOTUS 1-2-3;
internal control in computer systems.
Courses: BS56, ED50, IF37
Prerequisites: BSB110, BSB112
Credit Points: 12 Contact Hours: 4 per week
Incompatible with: AYB222, AYB101, ISB492, AC3010,
AC3033
■ AYB223 LAW OF BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS
The law relating to the establishment, operation and dissolution
of business associations; the forms of business associa-
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