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The aim of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the accounting process.
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The aim of this course is to provide students with a basic understanding of the management accounting.
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Australian Studies A gives students an overview of Australian geography, history, and contemporary issues (see elective description below). In addition to these general areas, students are given an opportunity to individually explore more about items of interest in the form of an individual research project (IRP). Students will keep a reflective journal that summarises and comments upon areas the student chooses to research. Students will be able to expand their knowledge as well as their research and abstract writing skills. The IRP should draw together concepts covered in class and the student’s own personal interests, thoughts, opinions and experiences.
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Students will also gain an understanding of important contemporary issues facing Australia such as:
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Australian Studies B
Australian Studies B gives students insight into Australian History including the early experiences of Aboriginal lifestyle, confl ict with European and Asian settlers post 1788, and Federation of modern Australia.
Students are given the opportunity to further explore relevant areas of interest and develop skills in group work presentations. This is achieved through the development of a group based Research Project and presentation.
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Students will also gain an understanding of very important contemporary issues facing Australia such as:
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Biology A
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts and processes associated with living organisms. The students are then led from this basis to a study of areas of modern biology in the context of the world around us. Throughout the course the students are introduced to practical, research, analysis and presentation skills underpinning this subject.
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Biology B
The aim of this course is to introduce students to the structures, processes and systems in plants and animals in an Australian context. Through the study of the origin of life and ecology students will develop an understanding of the evolution and uniqueness of the Australian biota. Throughout the course the students are introduced to the practical, research, analysis and presentation skills underpinning the study of this subject.
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Chemistry A
Chemistry assists in the development of a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. It also assists students to develop the laboratory and process skills needed for an
undergraduate study of Chemistry.
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Each topic is accompanied by practical work and practical work assessments.
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Prerequisite: Year 11 Chemistry or equivalent. At least Mathematics for Humanities
Chemistry B
Chemistry assists in the development of a basic understanding of the fundamental concepts in inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. It also assists students to develop the laboratory and process skills needed for an undergraduate study of Chemistry.
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Each topic is accompanied by practical work and practical work assessments.
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Prerequisite: Chemistry A. At least Mathematics for Science.
Economics A (Microeconomics)
This course provides an interesting insight into the operation and regulation of the modern market based economy. It deals with the main market models and the government policies necessary to regulate them. After completing the course, students should have a good understanding of the operation of the market economy and the implications of and need for government intervention into the free market.
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This course provides an overview of the operation of the economy and the sectors and institutions within the economy. It explains the underlying reasons for the contraction and expansion of economic activity, the main economic goals or policy targets and the policy instruments used to achieve them. After completing the course, students should have a good understanding of the need for macroeconomic management and the likely policy response to potential macroeconomic problems.
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Prerequisite: English (Humanities) A is a prerequisite for English (Humanities) B
The subject provides training in the English language for students within the Science/Engineering/Health Science Area of Study. The courses aim to enhance the students speaking, reading, writing and listening comprehension skills in English. These skills provide students the essential academic level required to study the Sciences at university.
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Prerequisite: English (Science) A is a prerequisite for English (Science) B
The subject provides training in the English language for students within the Arts Media/Music/Visual Arts and Design Area of Study. The courses aim to enhance the students speaking, reading, writing and listening
comprehension skills in English. These skills provide students the essential academic level required to study Arts/Humanities at university.
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Prerequisite: English (Arts) A is a prerequisite for English (Arts) B
Foundation of Social Science A
The aim of the course is to introduce students to concepts of personal development, social change and research skills. This course is an introduction to Psychology and Sociology at university.
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Foundation of Social Science B
This course builds on the Personal Interest Project started in the Foundations of Social Sience. A particular focus at this stage is writing commentaries on primary research data and culminating all research into a final
report/essay. There is a strong emphasis on development of strong writing skills at this stage.
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Prerequisite: Foundations of Socia Science A
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Approximately 60% of class time is devoted to practical art making.
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Co-requisite: Foundations of Visual Arts and Design Elective A.
This subject is designed to extend the skills developed in Elective A, techniques, critical language and understanding of art works gained in Foundations of Visual Arts & Design A. Students will develop a body of work in their preferred form based on the research of infl uencing artists and designers, concepts, techniques and media. Approximately 60% of class time is devoted to practical art making.
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Students will produce a body of work in Visual Arts which may include: painting/drawing/printmaking/sculpture/photography/digital media/installation etc.
Students will produce a body of work in design and select from: architectural design/textiles/fashion/interior design/industrial design/graphic design etc.
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Prerequisite: Foundations of Visual Arts & Design – Elective A
Note: The final body of work and the portfolio is assessed by Taylors College and the Sydney College of Arts (Sydney University).
This subject is designed to extend the art making skills, techniques, critical language and understanding of art works gained in Foundations of Visual Arts & Design – Core A and who are who are undertaking Foundations of Visual Arts & Design – Elective B. Students will develop a body of work in their preferred form based on the research of infl uencing artists and designers, concepts, techniques and media. Approximately 60% of class time is devoted to practical art making.
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Students will produce a body of work in Visual Arts which may include: painting/drawing/printmaking/sculpture/photography/digital media/installation etc.
Students will produce a body of work in design and select from: architectural design/textiles/fashion/interior design/industrial design/graphic design etc.
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Prerequisite: Foundations of Visual Arts and Design – Elective A and Foundations of Visual Arts & Design – Core A.
Co-requisite: Foundations of Visual Arts and Design – Elective B.
Note: The final body of work and the portfolio is assessed by Taylors College and the Sydney College of Arts (Sydney University).
This subject gives students an understanding of the infl uences of the British legal and parliamentary system on the development of Australian law and system of government as it now exists. This section includes the conflict that exists between Aboriginal customary law and our present system in Australian law.
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This subject introduces students current issues in the law.
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This course is intended to give students an understanding of, and competence in, aspects of Mathematics that are applicable to the real world. It provides students with the background and skills necessary for University study requiring some mathematics.
Mathematics for Humanities A may be studied as a minor.
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Prerequisite: Year 11 Mathematics or equivalent.
This course extends the mathematical studies of Mathematics for Humanities A with particular emphasis on applications to problems in Economics and Finance.
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Prerequisite: Mathematics for Humanities A or Mathematics for Science A.
This course is intended to give students an understanding of, and competence in, aspects of Mathematics that are applicable to the real world. It provides students with the background and skills necessary for university study requiring a signifi cant level of mathematics.
Mathematics for Science A may be studied as a minor.
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Prerequisite: Year 11 Mathematics or equivalent.
This course extends the mathematical studies of Mathematics for Science A with particular emphasis on applications to physical problems.
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Prerequisite: Mathematics for Science A.
The Advanced Mathematics course is designed for students with a special interest in mathematics who have shown that they possess special aptitude for the subject. It provides students with the background and skills necessary for university study requiring a high level of mathematics.
Advanced Mathematics A may be studied as a minor, subject to the prerequisite below.
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Prerequisite: Students must achieve a high standard in the Mathematics test held during Orientation at the College and be concurrently studying Mathematics for Science A or have achieved a high level in Mathematics for Science A.
This course extends topics from the core Mathematics for Science course. The material is treated in considerable depth. Advanced Mathematics B may be studied as a minor, subject to prerequisites below.
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Prerequisite: Advanced Mathematics A or high achievement in Mathematics for Science A and completion or concurrent study of Mathematics for Science B.
If you are interested in language and how texts work, and how your knowledge and understanding of that can put you in a powerful position then this subject is for you. Equally, if you wish to enter the world of public relations and the massmedia, journalism, TV, radio and fi lm making, then this subject is also for you.
In this module, we examine the cultural, social and situational context of texts, in particular how “stories” occur in different contexts. Also, we take an historical view of the media in Australia, looking specifi cally at media ownership and the production of newspapers: both tabloid and broadsheet.
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Co-requisite: English (Arts).
Here, we focus on the ethical issues facing journalists, and then we look at how “stories” and photographs in the media are produced and how a careful analysis of media texts can help us to determine the power of the media.
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Prerequisite: Media and Communication A (Communication and The Media as an Institution).
Co-requisite: English (Arts).
This subject aims to develop a fundamental understanding of Music. Students will gain the opportunity to perform in concert (solo, duo and ensemble), attend concerts, meet professional musicians and widen their music repertoire.
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Prerequisite: This subject assumes students have some knowledge of musical notation. An audition and interview are required.
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Prerequisite: Pass Music Elective A OR special audition and theory test.
This subject aims to prepare students who want to take music for a tertiary subject or degree at a university.
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Prerequisite: Audition is required.
An equivalent to ABRSM or AMEB Grade 6 practical for instruments is needed (video tape, DVD or in person). An equivalent to ABRSM or AMEB Grade 5 Theory or further audition.
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Prerequisite: Music Core A.
This course will offer learning experiences that help students develop an understanding of physicists work. Students will be introduced to the knowledge and applications which result from the work of physicists.
Experiments form a major component of the course and are designed to develop practical skills and introduce students to new technology.
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Prerequisite: Year 11 Physics or equivalent.
Co-requisite: Mathematics for Science.
This course will offer learning experiences that help students develop an understanding of physicists work. Students will be introduced to the knowledge and applications which result from the work of physicists.
Experiments form a major component of the course which is designed to develop practical skills and introduce students to new technology. An integrated approach to the theory and practical use of waves is adopted to emphasise their applications in the study of astronomy.
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Prerequisite: Year 11 Physics or equivalent.
Co-requisite: Mathematics for Science.
This subject provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to produce both effective business solutions including dynamic presentations. The emphasis is on design and modelling of business applications as well as the artistic skills required in product marketing.
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This subject demonstrates the creativity needed in the development of computer programs. Students will learn screen design and how to write program ‘code’. Throughout the course, there is a focus on development methods and techniques which are necessary for creating quality applications.
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