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University of Canberra Handbook 2005
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Approved Majors 2004

This information is made available for continuing students

Accounting (22cps)

004824 Accounting and Finance 1A
004825 Accounting and Finance 1B
004826 Accounting and Finance 2A
004827 Accounting and Finance 2B
004828 Accounting and Finance 3A
004829 Accounting and Finance 3B

Applied Ecology (22cps)

000483 Concepts in Biology
000623 Plants and Animals
005529 Biometry* or 004899 Ecology and Biodiversity 1
004900 Ecology and Biodiversity 2
Two of the following subjects:
tba Vegetation Science
tba Wildlife Ecology and Management
tba Conservation Biology
* For the BRES course or double degrees including the RES specific core
‡ For all other courses

Applied Linguistics (23cps)

The Applied Linguistics major provides study of language and an understanding of how learners acquire language. It also provides an introduction to teaching English as a second, or foreign language.

006166 The Study of Language
002859 Grammar and Communication
and four subjects from
005566 Language, Culture and Society
001757 Teaching English as a Second Language 1
001758 Teaching English as a Second Language 2
006164 Discourse Studies
006165 Language Testing and Assessment
002860 Psycholinguistics

Applied Mathematics (22cps)

000575 Mathematics 1
000576 Mathematics 2
005056 Differential Equations
005058 Linear Algebra
005031 Multivariate Calculus
005032 Numerical Analysis
004458 Mathematics 5
004459 Mathematics 6

Applied Physics (22cps)

Corequisites: Approved Minor in Applied Mathematics

005138 Engineering Physics 1A
005693 Engineering Physics 1B
ANU Second year Physics subject
ANU Second year Physics subject
005355 Radio Communications
005356 Optics and Photonics

Applied Psychology: Experimental (22cps)

004309 Psychology 101: Introductory Psychology 1
004310 Psychology 102: Introductory Psychology 2
004312 Psychology 202: Experimental Psychology
004366 Psychology 205: Learning and Perception
004315 Psychology 301: Methods and Design in Psychology
004318 Psychology 304: Cognitive Psychology

Applied Psychology: Social and Clinical (22cps)

004309 Psychology 101: Introductory Psychology 1
004310 Psychology 102: Introductory Psychology 2
005144 Psychology 203: Developmental Psychology
004311 Psychology 201: Individual Differences
004316 Psychology 302: Psychopathology
005143 Psychology 305: Social Psychology

Applied Statistics (22cps)

The Applied Statistics major introduces students to the use and interpretation of a wide range of statistical techniques that are used in areas ranging from biology to education to psychology. The major can form part of the requirements for accreditation with the Statistical Society of Australia.

000577 Mathematical Methods
004120 Applied Statistics 1
004121 Applied Statistics 2
004122 Applied Statistics 3
004123 Applied Statistics 4
004124 Applied Statistics 5

Auditing (22cps)

Prerequisite: 004977 Introduction to Business Law

004824 Accounting and Finance 1A
004831 Accounting Information Systems
004826 Accounting and Finance 2A
004834 Auditing
004828 Accounting and Finance 3A
004993 Law of Business Associations

Banking and Finance (22cps)

Prerequisites; 003539 Business Statistics 1, 004977 Introduction to Business Law

004824 Accounting and Finance 1A
004825 Accounting and Finance 1B
001612 Law of Financial Institutions
004839 Financial Management 1
004836 Commercial Bank Management
004837 Credit and Lending Decisions

Biological Chemistry (22cps)

001516 Chemistry 1A
001517 Chemistry 1B
005504 Biochemistry
005505 Human Biochemistry
004744 Molecular Biology
004730 Clinical Chemistry Instrumentation

Business (22cps)

000034 Macroeconomics 1
and
000020 Microeconomics 1, or
003519 Economics 1A
and
000102 Managerial Economics
000498 Marketing
001359 Project Evaluation
004533 Consumer Behaviour

Chinese Language (18, 22 or 24cps)

Chinese taken as an elective major/minor complements professional skills attained through any UC degree. Opportunities for study at partner universities in China and Taiwan are also available. There is no prerequisite for students without previous knowledge of Chinese. Students with previous knowledge of Chinese (eg through learning at school or in a relevant overseas country) must consult with the lecturer-in-charge before enrolling in subjects.

18 credit points
004851 Chinese 1A: Language and Culture
004852 Chinese 1B: Language and Culture
004853 Chinese Language 2
001839 Special Studies in Modern Languages A

22 credit points
004851 Chinese 1A: Language and Culture
004852 Chinese 1B: Language and Culture
004853 Chinese Language 2
004854 Chinese Language 3

24 credit points
004853 Chinese Language 2
004854 Chinese Language 3
005446 Advanced Chinese A
005447 Advanced Chinese B

Note: In special cases, and with the approval of the Head of School and the Lecturer-in-Charge of Chinese, other combinations than the above may also be available as majors for students with some previous knowledge of Chinese - for more details see the Lecturer-in-Charge.

Codes and Computation (22cps)

This major develops the mathematics used in error correction codes, data compression and encryption. It is suitable for students in the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) and other quantitative programs.

004470 Computing Mathematics 1 a
004471 Computing Mathematics 2 a
004844 Mathematical Structures
004842 Coding Theory
004842 Mathematical Models
and one subject from
004847 Quantitative Decision Making b or
004121 Applied Statistics 2 b

a BIT students replace Computing Mathematics 1 and 2 with 000577 Mathematical Methodsand 004120 Applied Statistics 1
b requires 004120 Applied Statistics 1 prerequisite

Commercial Law (23cps)

004977 Introduction to Business Law
001610 Law of Business Transactions
001612 Law of Financial Institutions
002617 Employment Discrimination and the Law
004993 Law of Business Associations
004994 Revenue Law

Communication (22cps)

The Communication major first introduces students to the key theoretical and research directions in media and communication, and develops an understanding of ways of thinking about communication in societal, cultural and ideological contexts. Students examine key studies of communication and media in order to develop an understanding of the application of theory and research to communication and media issue analysis and problem solving. The major allows students to focus study on mass communication, new technology and globalisation, the relationships between language, culture and society, history, cultural identity and postcoloniality, audiences, cultural practices and communication in organisational settings.

005559 Communication Foundations
004013 Communication Traditions
and one subject from
005823 Media Industries or
005568 New Technology and Globalisation or
005566 Language, Culture and Society
and
005561 Communication and Media Research
and one subject from
005560 Communication History or
005571 Political Communication or
005563 Culture, Identity and Postcoloniality
and one subject from
005824 Media Audiencesor
004669 Organisational Communicationor
005562 Contemporary Cultural Practice

Communication for Professionals (18 or 22cps)

This major provides students with a powerful combination of theoretical knowledge of issues that impact on professionals in a globalised workplace, and practical communication skills that are in strong demand by employers. This five- or six- subject sequence will develop students’ ability to manage professionals in a business environment characterised by change, complexity and ambiguity; to understand power and authority structures in organisations; to think strategically at the enterprise-wide level; and to apply critical thinking skills to enable sound problem solving and decision making. Other outcomes of this major will be an understanding of technologies that underpin enterprise communication, and end-user computing abilities for research, analysis and communication.

005788 Communication: Professional Applications 1
005790 Communication: Professional Applications 2
005792 Communication for Management 1
005793 Communication for Management 2
005797 Managing Information Professionals 1
005798 Managing Information Professionals 2*

* Can be omitted for a five subject major.

Community Development (18 or 22cps)

004919 Advocacy and Inclusion
005764 Community Development Principles and Practices
005785 Community Work
005787 Sustainable Communities
and one or two subjects from
004922 Ethical and Professional Issues
005786 Innovative Applications of Practice

Computer Engineering (22cps)

Prerequisites: Computing Mathematics 1 or Mathematics 1&2 or, for the hardware stream, Mathematics 1&2

005134 Computer Engineering 1A
005132 Computer Engineering 1B
005131 Computer Engineering 2A
005135 Computer Engineering 2B
One of the following two choices:
Hardware stream
004624 Computer Architecture and Implementation
004600 Digital Communications Networks
Software stream
005532 Computer Engineering 3A
005533 Computer Engineering 3B

Computer Information Systems (22cps)

This major has been designed for students who do not want to be computing 'technical experts' but do want to make good use of computing as a tool. Focus is on the analysis, design and management of information systems that assist people to perform various tasks. At the end of the major, students should feel generally competent in using computers and in designing extensive information systems. Students will not be confronted with computer programming or with the intricacies of computing hardware. However, students will become acquainted with broad programming techniques and hardware concepts. The major has no mathematics requirements. Students who do have a particular interest in exploring the areas of programming and hardware should choose the subject 004478 Introduction to Information Technology as the first in their major or minor sequence.

One of the following three subjects:

004941 Introduction to Information Systems or
000005 Computers and Computing or
004478 Introduction to Information Technology

Database Design
Four of the following five subjects:

005916 Information Systems Design
004943 Project Management
005914 Information Systems Analysis and Modelling
004673 Information Systems Management
004601 General Systems Theory

Computer Programming (22cps)

Prerequisites: Computing Mathematics 1 or Mathematics 1&2

004478 Introduction to Information Technology
004483 Software Technology 1
004482 Software Technology 2
004481 Systems Software
004473 Distributed Systems Technology
004604 Object Oriented Software Design

Counselling Studies (18 or 22cps)

005258 Counselling Communication
005549 Introduction to Counselling Theory and Principles
005551 Advocacy, Mediation, and Conflict Resolution
005550 Group Work
and one or two subjects from
004922 Contemporary Ethical and Professional Issues
005786 Innovative Applications of Practice

Creative Writing (22cps)

This major embraces both the theory and the practice of writing and aims to develop students creativity and writing skills.

004855 Creative Writing 1
004856 Creative Writing 2
One of the following two subjects”
006116 Scriptwriting 1
003433 Writing for Young People
One of the following two subjects
006177 Scriptwriting 2
005383 Poetry and the Imagination
006115 Narrative and Interactive Practice
005989 Creative Project

Cultural Heritage Management (22cps)

002972 Concepts in Applied Anthropology
004904 Indigenous Societies and Adaptation
004894 Cultural Heritage Management
004903 Heritage Interpretation
006078 Building Conservation
004998 Issues in Cultural Heritage Management

Cultural Studies (22cps)

005559 Communication Foundations
and one subject from
004013 Communication Traditions or
004277 Media Representation and Analysis
and
005568 New Technology and Globalisation
005561 Communication and Media Research
005563 Culture, Identity and Postcoloniality
005562 Contemporary Cultural Practice

Earth Science (22cps)

The Earth Science major is designed to provide the basic knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a career in geology, particularly in exploration geology and regolith geology with both private industry and government agencies.

000959 Dynamic Earth
003681 Landscape Processes
004912 Regolith Studies
004889 Australian Soils
005988 Remote Sensing of Environment
tba Groundwater and Environment

† For transitional students in 2004, Land Appraisal 006124

Economics: Arts Type (22cps)


This major provides good coverage of core economic principles, presented in their social and political context. The treatment of the theory is relatively non-mathematical, using graphical analysis rather than algebra or calculus. No previous study of economics is required - an ability to write well is of more use, making this the ideal economics major for inclusion in "Arts" type degrees.

003519 Economics 1A
004213 Economics 2A
004214 Policy Issues in Microeconomics
004215 Policy Issues in Macroeconomics

Economics: Commerce Type (22cps)

This major takes a traditional approach to core economic theory and is more mathematical in its analysis. It is the ideal major for inclusion in "Commerce" type degrees. No prior knowledge of economics is assumed.

000034 Macroeconomics 1
000020 Microeconomics 1
000035 Macroeconomics 2
004076 Microeconomics 2
000099 International Economics
004215 Policy Issues in Macroeconomics

Economics and Governance (22cps)

This major covers only introductory economic theory combined with 4 subjects which relate economics to the business of Government. It is ideal for those who are interested in the public sector.

000034 Macroeconomics 1
and
000020 Microeconomics 1, or
003519 Economics 1A
and
004821 Politics of Welfare
003498 Government Business Relations
001359 Project Evaluation
005740 Economics of the Public Sector

Education (22cps)

004778 Information Technology and Education
004782 Education Foundations
004783 Education Research Colloquium
004780 Diversity in Educational Settings
004803 Responding to Individual Needs in Education
004811 The Social Context of the Curriculum

Electronics (22cps)

Prerequisite: Approved Minor in Applied Mathematics

005691 Electronic Engineering 1A
005692 Electronic Engineering 1B
005136 Electronic Engineering 2A
005130 Electronic Engineering 2B
005357 Signals and Telecommunications
005357 Instrumentation and Control

Employment Relations (22cps)

004207 Introduction to Management
004818 Organisational Behaviour
003432 Human Resource Management 1
001372 Industrial Relations
and two subjects from
003488 Human Resource Management 2
004205 Industrial Relations Workshop
005780 Sociology of Technology and Work
003012 Issues in Industrial Relations

English Language and Literature (22cps)

002569 Introduction to Linguistics
004869 Literary Studies 2
Two of the following three subjects:004870 Literary Studies 3
003433 Writing for Young People
006115 Narrative and Interactive Practice
Two of the following three subjects:
004871 Literary Studies 4
002859 Grammar and Communication
005562 Contemporary Cultural Practice

Environmental Assessment (22cps)

001516 Chemistry 1A
001809 Data Analysis in Science
006121 Ecochemistry
tba Waterway Assessment*
006125 Resource Science Project
Any level 2-3 subjects from the School of Resource, Environmental and Heritage Sciences (RES) for which pre-requisite requirements are satisified.

* If this subject is included in the primary major, another RES level 2-3 subject should be substituted
† For the BRES course or double degrees including the RES specific core (i.e. where this subject is included in the core), this subject should be replaced with any other level 2-3 RES subject

Financial Management (22cps)

Prerequisite: 003539 Business Statistics 1

004824 Accounting and Finance 1A
004825 Accounting and Finance 1B
004839 Financial Management 1
004840 Financial Management 2
003639 Financial Institutions and Markets
003393 International Finance

Gender and Diversity (22cps)

Prerequisites: If the subjects Human Resource Management 2 or Employment Discrimination and the Law are selected other prerequisites apply.

000715 Basic Sociology
004919 Advocacy and Inclusion
and four subjects from
002617 Employment Discrimination and the Law
003432 Human Resource Management 1
002788 Sociology and Gender
005400 Gender and Organisations
005783 Identity Politics and Public Policy
004780 Diversity in Educational Settings
000080 Family Law

Human Biology (22cps)

000483 Concepts in Biology
003071 Human Physiology and Anatomy 1
004738 Human Physiology and Anatomy 2
005744 Human Genetics
004142 Human Physiology and Anatomy 3
004322 Human Physiology and Anatomy 4

Human Nutrition and Health (22cps)

000483 Concepts in Biology
003071 Human Physiology and Anatomy 1
004738 Human Physiology and Anatomy 2
and one subject from
004734 Food and Consumer Science or
004178 Sports Medicine
and
004144 Nutritional Science
005509 Nutrition, Society and Health

Inclusive Education (22cps)

Inclusive education implies that all teachers work with students with complex developmental, education, behavioural and emotional needs. Curriculum and teaching approaches need to be appropriate for all. This major prepares teachers for these realities.

004919 Advocacy and Inclusion
004792 Disorders in Development
005833 Students with Severe Disabilities
004922 Ethical and Professional Issues
004795 Literacy and Learning Difficulties
004797 Mathematics and Learning Difficulties

Integrated Environmental Management (22cps)

000483 Concepts in Biology
000623 Plants and Animals
005987 Environmental Planning & Assessment
006123 Environmental Conflict & Management
Any two level 2-3 RES subjects for which pre-requisite requirements are satisfied

† For the BRES course or double degrees including the RES specific core (i.e. where this subject is included in the core), it should be replaced with another level 2-3 RES subject.

International Studies (22cps)

000675 Politics and Democracy
004013 Communication Traditions
000513 International Politics
005561 Communication and Media Research
Two of the following four subjects:
004080 Politics in Developing Nations
005568 New Technology and Globalisation
005563 Culture, Identity and Postcoloniality
005566 Language, Culture and Society

Japanese Language (18, 22 or 24 cps)

Japanese taken as an elective major/minor complements professional skills attained through any UC degree. Opportunities for study in Japan at partner universities are also available.
There is no prerequisite for students without previous knowledge of Japanese. Students with previous knowledge of Japanese (eg through learning at school or in a relevant overseas country) must consult with the lecturer-in-charge before enrolling in subjects.

18 credit points
004865 Japanese 1A: Language and Culture
004866 Japanese 1B: Language and Culture
004867 Japanese Language 2
001839 Special Studies in Modern Languages A

22 credit points
004865 Japanese 1A: Language and Culture
004866 Japanese 1B: Language and Culture
004867 Japanese Language 2
004868 Japanese Language 3

24 credit points
004867 Japanese Language 2
004868 Japanese Language 3
005448 Advanced Japanese A G
005449 Advanced Japanese B G

Note: In special cases, and with the approval of the Head of School and the Lecturer-in-Charge of Japanese, other combinations than the above may also be available as majors for students with some previous knowledge of Japanese - for more details see the Lecturer-in-Charge.

Land Information Systems (22cps)

The Land Information Systems major is intended to produce practitioners skilled in the use of various types of data obtained by earth observation systems and terrestrial surveys. The processing of satellite images and mapping using GIS techniques is a fundamental part of this major.

000959 Dynamic Earth or 004916 Science, Environment and Society
001809 Data Analysis in Science or Landscape Processes 003681
004902 Geographic Information Systems
One subject from:
005529 Biometry
004899 Ecology and Biodiversity1
004912 Regolith Studies
005988 Remote Sensing of Environment
One level 2-3 RES subject

† For the BRES course or double degrees including the RES specific core (i.e. where this subject is included in the core), this subject should be replaced with any other level 2-3 RES subject

Law (22cps)

005939 Law 1: Legal System (LLB)
005930 Law 2: Legal Method (LLB)
005978 Law 3: Constitutional Law (LLB)
005979 Law 4: Contract (LLB)
005980 Law 5: Corporations (LLB)
005981 Law 6: Taxation Law (LLB)

Legal Studies (23cps)

000028 Concepts and Elements of Law
001610 Law of Business Transactions
005977 Administrative Law
000008 Civil Rights
000080 Family Law
002613 Labour Law

Literary Studies (22cps)

This major focuses on the production, construction, and interpretation of text and aims to produce readers who can write well in personal and professional contexts.

000399 Literary Studies 1
004869 Literary Studies 2
004870 Literary Studies 3
004871 Literary Studies 4
004872 Literary Studies 5
004055 Literary Studies 6

Management (22cps)

004207 Introduction to Management
004818 Organisational Behaviour
006132 Organisational Performance
004822 Public Sector Management
004823 Strategic Management
006133 Leadership, Innovation and Change

Management Accounting (22cps)

Prerequisite: 003539 Business Statistics 1

004824 Accounting and Finance 1A
004825 Accounting and Finance 1B
004827 Accounting and Finance 2B
004829 Accounting and Finance 3B
004839 Financial Management 1
002482 Issues in Small Business or
004840 Financial Management 2

Marketing (22cps)

000498 Marketing

EITHER
000034 Macroeconomics 1
and
000020 Microeconomics 1

OR
003519 Economics 1A
and three subjects from
004533 Consumer Behaviour
002429 International Marketing
001989 Marketing Management
003965 Marketing Research Methods

Mathematical Perspectives (22cps)

This major is designed for students in Education and related degrees, who require a broader perspective on the applications of Mathematics and Statistics in society.

000577 Mathematical Methods
004120 Applied Statistics 1
005023 Truth, Belief and Science
005024 The World of Chance
004843 Mathematical Models
and one subject from
004941 Introduction to Information Systems (BEd only)
004847 Quantitative Decision Making
004121 Applied Statistics 2

(Note: The option of Introduction to Information Systems has been available in the 21 point major in Mathematics for Primary Education and is retained here for backward compatibility.)

Molecular and Chemical Basis of Human Health (22cps)

This major provides opportunities to students from any background to undertake a course of study focused on understanding the molecular, biochemical and some of the related genetic processes which underpin human health and well-being.

001516 Chemistry 1A
001517 Chemistry 1B
and one subject from
005504 Biochemistry or
004733 Cells and Tissues*
and
005505 Human Biochemistry
004744 Molecular Biology
005744 Human Genetics

*Only available to students who already have 005504 Biochemistry as a core subject.

Politics and Government (22cps)

006130 Introduction to Government
000675 Politics and Democracy
and four subjects from
004814 Government at the Local Level
003498 Government Business Relations
000513 International Politics
004816 Introduction to Public Policy
004819 Parties and Elections
004080 Politics in Developing Nations
004821 Politics of Welfare
005783 Identity Politics and Public Policy
005974 Crime, Marginality and the State

Note: Students who have demonstrated the capacity to produce work with a GPA of 6.0 or above may, with the approval of the Head of School, undertake the subject 004150 Legislative Internship to count as 8 credit points towards the Approved Major in Politics.

Quantitative Methods (22cps)

000577 Mathematical Methods
003539 Business Statistics 1
004843 Mathematical Models
004847 Quantitative Decision Making
004125 Business Statistics 2
and one subject from
004122 Applied Statistics 3 or
004123 Applied Statistics 4

Sociology (22cps)

000715 Basic Sociology
000953 Social Research Methods
000716 Sociological Theory
and three subjects from
005974 Crime, Marginality and the State
001670 Social Inequality
002788 Sociology and Gender
000955 Sociology of Health
005780 Sociology of Technology and Work
005783 Identity Politics and Public Policy

Spanish Language (18, 22 or 24cps)

Spanish is an easy and useful language to learn which gives students great career opportunities in the fields of trade and commerce, international relations, tourism and teaching. It is an excellent elective major for any student but particularly for Arts, Communication, Education, Management, Business and Law students.
There is no prerequisite for students without previous knowledge of Spanish. Students with previous knowledge of Spanish (eg through learning at school or in a relevant overseas country) must consult with the lecturer-in-charge before enrolling in subjects.

18 credit points
004874 Spanish 1A: Language and Culture
004875 Spanish 1B: Language and Culture
004876 Spanish Language 2
001839 Special Studies in Modern Languages A

22 credit points
004874 Spanish 1A: Language and Culture
004875 Spanish 1B: Language and Culture
004876 Spanish Language 2
004877 Spanish Language 3

24 credit points
004876 Spanish Language 2
004877 Spanish language 3
005450 Advanced Spanish A
005451 Advanced Spanish B

Note: In special cases, and with the approval of the Head of School and the Lecturer-in-Charge of Spanish, other combinations than the above may also be available as majors for students with some previous knowledge of Spanish - for more details see the Lecturer-in-Charge.

Sports Coaching (18 cps)

This major provides opportunities for students in any course that allows for an 18 credit point major to gain an introduction to the general field of sports coaching through undertaking one introductory subject in sports science, an introductory coaching subject, and three of its more advanced applications in sports coaching.

004002 Theory and Practice of Coaching 1
001519 Introduction to Exercise Science
004757 Theory and Practice of Coaching 2
004760 Theory and Practice of Coaching 3
004761 Theory and Practice of Coaching 4

Sports Management (22cps)

004748 Organisation and Policy in Sport
001354 Social Analysis of Sport
004739 Industrial Relations in Sport
005000 Planning and Process in Sport
003576 Sports Marketing
and one subject from
004741 Major Sports Event Management or
004752 Sponsorship and Fundraising in Sport

Sports Science (22cps)

000880 Functional Anatomy
001519 Introduction to Exercise Science
004745 Neuroanatomy and Motor Control
and one subject from
004750 Psychology of Sport, or
004322 Human Physiology and Anatomy 4
and
004728 Biomechanics
004747 Physiology of Exercise

Sustainable Development Economics (22cps)

000034 Macroeconomics 1
and
000020 Microeconomics 1, or
003519 Economics 1A
and
003459 Development Administration
000892 Development Economics
000052 Environmental and Resource Economics
001359 Project Evaluation

Tourism (22cps)

The major is designed to develop students’ educational background and requisite skills to manage tourism and visitor services and the people who work in the industry. It provides an integrated approach to managing tourism organisations, visitor services and tourism destinations.

005690 Tourism Systems
005689 Current Issues in Tourism
and 16 cps from the following five subjects:
004200 Tourism Economics
005961 Tourism Marketing
003754 Hospitality Operations
004252 Convention and Festival Management
004448 Tour Guiding and Management

Water Science (22cps)

001516 Chemistry 1A
001809 Data Analysis in Science
004890 Catchment Processes
006121 Ecochemistry
tba Waterway Assessment
tba Water Management