Foundation Studies Certificate

This subject aims to develop students' confidence and competency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing English. Attention is paid to all areas of study, including accuracy of grammatical structure, spelling, punctuation and word use.

Topics

• Listening (in small groups, classroom situations and lectures, showing understanding through listening exercises).
• Speaking (one-to-one and small group discussions, formal presentations).
• Reading (note-taking, extended reading, study of a range of newspaper and magazine articles, showing understanding through formally-assessed comprehension exercises).
• Writing (practice of different styles, paragraph and note-form summaries, preparation of research reports).

An introduction to accounting methods and concepts.

Topics include:

• Cash and Accrual Accounting
• Budgeting
• Cash flow
• Depreciation
• Assessment of performance
• Accounting systems
• Job costing
• Cost-volume-profit analysis
• Financial statements for sole traders, partnerships and companies.

A practical understanding of visual arts and art in context. Ideas are developed through observation, analysis, interpretation and evaluation.

*Art is offered for January and July intakes only. Studio space is limited and a place in Art is not guaranteed. Priority will be given to students who intend to apply for a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Architecture or another similar discipline. If you wish to enrol in this subject, please check availability when you apply for this programme and subject.

Develops your understanding of Biology and the ability to communicate facts. You will plan and perform experiments, develop critical analysis skills, look for solutions and learn how to acquire, present and interpret evidence effectively.

Topics include:

• Structure and function of cells
• Responses of plants and animals to biotic and abiotic factors
• Genetics
• Evolution – primates and hominids.

A practical course that provides a basis for a science-related degree. You will gain the knowledge and confidence to experiment and test your ideas, and learn how to make informed decisions.

Topics include:

• Atomic theory
• Chemical bonding and the shapes of molecules
• Chemistry of transition elements, metal hydroxides, halogens, selected ions
• Analysis of laboratory solutions and commercial products
• Energy involved in physical and chemical changes
• Aqueous Chemistry
• Oxidation-reduction and applications
• Organic Chemistry; spectroscopic identification of organic compounds.

An introduction to the history, literature, art, architecture and politics of ancient Greece (600-400 BC) and Rome (753 BC-14 AD). This subject teaches key skills that are important for any university degree, including critical thinking, analysis and writing argumentative essays.

Topics include:

• Greek myths
• Athenian social life
• Athenian Democracy
• Athenian art and architecture
• Roman history and Augustus
• Roman architecture
• Euripides' Medea.

Covers a wide range of economic issues, such as basic economic concepts and principles, policy options for government, and consequences of economic decisions.

Topics include:

• Relative scarcity and production possibilities
• Demand, supply and the market
• Market structures including monopoly
• Externalities, public goods and government intervention
• Equity and efficiency
• The financial markets
• Aggregate demand and supply and the macroeconomic economy.

The study of Human and Physical Geography, and the relationship between them.

Topics include:

• Formation of natural features
• Interpreting topographic data
• Analysis of cultural processes (urban growth, migration, development, sustainability)
• Human impacts on natural processes.

Gain a broad understanding of computer technology, and develop your practical skills in programming and using software and applications.

Topics include:

• Computer hardware
• Computer software
• Operating systems
• Specific business applications
• Problem solving techniques used for programming.

A prerequisite for many university courses, Mathematics A provides a range of knowledge and skills.

Topics include:

• Algebra and graphing of functions
• Exponentials and logarithms
• Correlation and regression
• Probability and set theory
• Random variables and their distributions
• Time series
• Linear programming
• Mathematical modelling
• Numerical equation solving
• Binomial, poison and normal distributions.

A solid foundation for university degrees that require prior knowledge of Mathematics with Calculus.

Topics include:

• Calculus
• Algebra
• Trigonometry
• Geometry.

Develops a deeper understanding of theoretical knowledge, problem solving skills and experimental techniques.

Topics include:

• Light
• Waves
• Kinematics
• Mechanics
• Electricity and magnetism
• Atomic and nuclear physics.

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