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Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics)/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) CK08

Duration: 4 years full-time, 8 years part-time.
Mode and Location: Multi-modal - R. Education courses are internal only with Term 8 undertaken in the external mode.
Courses/Units of Credit: 36 courses/216 units of credit.
Faculty: Engineering & Physical Systems; Education & Creative Arts.
Entry: QTAC .
Accreditation: Graduates are eligible for provisional registration with the Queensland Board of Teacher Registration. Full registration is gained following the equivalent of 12 months’ successful, full-time teaching. Graduates are also eligible for graduate status with the Australian Institute of Physics.
Practicum/Work Placement: 100 days of fieldwork, 80 of which are under the supervision of BTR registered teachers.
Residential School: Compulsory for most Physics courses for distance education students.
Contact: Program Admin Officer on 07 4930 9671, or 07 4930 9512.
International Students: International students studying in Australia must study full-time, on-campus.
CQU CRICOS Program Codes: R - 023172A

Program Overview

This program is a combined degree for students wishing to enter the profession of teaching with specialisation in secondary education. It provides students with the opportunity to develop as professional teachers through a comprehensive tertiary program and extensive practical experience in schools and the community. This program enables preservice teachers to prepare themselves to teach a range of secondary school subjects including:

Physics to Year 12;
Multistrand Science to Year 12;
Science to Year 10;
Mathematics to Year 12.

Subject areas are offered depending on availability of discipline studies in that area and Education staff to teach the curriculum area.

Program Structure

20 courses from the Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics) program,

16 courses from the Bachelor of Education (Secondary) program.

Year & Term	BMathSc	Elective	BEd (Secondary)
Year 1
Autumn	3 courses		1 courses
Winter	3 courses		1 courses
Year 2
Autumn	2 courses	1 course	2 courses
Winter	2 courses	1 course	1 course
Year 3
Autumn	2 courses	1 course	2 courses 1 course (EDFE12008 in Feb)
Winter	2 courses	1 course	2 courses
Year 4
Autumn		2 courses	2 courses
Winter			4 courses including EDFE11010 & EDFE1103

This degree enables the student to obtain 16 term courses of study in Physics and the equivalent of 6 terms of study in Mathematics; i.e. the student has 2 teaching areas to Year 12.

Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics) Strand

The Physics strand of the Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics)/Bachelor of Education (Secondary) has come from the Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics) program. Students in the combined degree program selecting Level 3/4 Applied Science courses are advised to do so in consultation with the Program Advisor, Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics). Students must complete:

Code Course

6 compulsory courses at Level 1 which are:

COIS11014   Engineering Computing

PHYS11182   Physics IA

PHYS11183   Physics IB

MATH11163   Mathematics IA

MATH11164   Mathematics IB

ENEL11153   Digital Systems

6 compulsory courses at Level 2, which are:

PHYS12075   Optics & Lasers

PHYS12076   Properties of Materials

ENET12010   Analog Systems (distance education students) or

ENEL12073   Introduction to Analogue Electronics (internal students)

PHYS12073   Introduction to Modern Physics

MATH12171   Differential Equations

MATH12172   Multivariable Calculus

At least 8 courses at Levels 3 and 4, which must include the core courses:

PHYS13071   Quantum Physics I

PHYS13072   Solid State A

and 6 selected from:

ENEL13108   Digital Signal Processing

ENCO13002   Applied Microprocessors

GEOL12001   Geological Science

PHYG13002   Earth & Planetary Science

PHYS13070   Modern Optics & EM Waves

PHYS13067   Stars & Galaxies

PHYS13068   Acoustics & Vibrations

ESCI13008   Geophysical Instrumentation

plus 2 courses of mathematics

Students are advised to select courses in consultation with Dr Richard Metcalfe (ph: 07 4930 9628). Some courses may not be offered in a particular year.

Bachelor of Education (Secondary) Strand

Code Course

Year 1 - Autumn

EDED11321   Child & Adolescent Development

Discipline

Discipline

Discipline

Year 1 - Winter

EDED12325   Teaching Learning & Planning

Discipline

Discipline

Discipline

Year 2 - Autumn

EDSE11001   Teaching Studies

EDED12347   Inclusive Educational Strategies

Year 2 - Winter

EDSE12018   Senior Secondary Schooling

Year 3 - Autumn

EDFE12008   Professional Practice II (3 week block in February prior to Autumn Term commencement)

Two of: (selection depends on teaching areas that student is preparing in)

EDVT12005   VET Curriculum in Schools (CU34 students only)

EDCU11013   Health & Physical Education Curriculum & Pedagogy

EDSE11021   Secondary Mathematics Education I

EDSE11004   Secondary English Curriculum I

EDSE12016   Curriculum Studies I

EDSE11006   Humanities Studies 8 to 10

EDCU11023   Technology Curriculum & Pedagogy

EDCU11020   Science Curriculum & Pedagogy

Year 3 - Winter

Two of: (selection depends on teaching areas that student is preparing in)

EDCU11005   Studies in Curriculum - Physical Education

LOTE12032   Education & Japanese Organisations

EDSE12019   Secondary Mathematics Education II

EDSE12011   Secondary English Curriculum II

EDSE12017   Curriculum Studies II

EDSE12013   Humanities Studies Years 8 to 12

EDED11276   Computers in Education

EDCU19025   Advanced Science Curriculum & Pedagogy

Year 4 - Autumn

EDED11320   Language, Education & Professional Understanding

EDED11322   Communication, Culture & Difference

Year 4 - Winter

EDFE11010   Professional Practice III (3 week block)

EDFE11013   Professional Practice IV (3 week block)

Two of

EDED14330   Gender as a Social Justice Issue

EDCU19017   Managing Religion Learning in a Catholic School

EDED11344   Economy, Education & Management

EDED12346   Positive Classroom Behaviour

Students intending to apply for teaching positions in the private sector may be required to show evidence of studies in religion.

Course Advice

Students enrolling in the Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics)/Bachelor of Education should consult the Program Advisor, Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics) no later than Orientation Week.

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This handbook was correct as at: 07-May-2002
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