Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics)/Bachelor of Learning Management (Secondary) CK19

Program at a glance

Duration: 4 years full-time (Accelerated Progression)
Mode & Location: multi-modal - ROK. Education courses are internal only with Term 8 undertaken in the external mode.
Courses/Units of Credit: 38 courses/228 units of credit. NOTE: This double degree program is under review and therefore subject to change.
Faculty: James Goldston Faculty of Engineering & Physical Systems; Faculty of 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.
Residential School: not applicable
Practicum/Work placement: 80 days of assessed fieldwork under the supervision of BTR registered teachers plus an additional 25 days internship
Exit awards: not applicable
Interim awards: not applicable
Contact: Engineering & Physical Systems on 07 4930 9733 or email engineering-enquiries@cqu.edu.au, or Education & Creative Arts on 07 4930 9351 or email c.tomlin@cqu.edu.au
International students: not applicable
CRICOS program codes: not applicable

Program outline

This program is a double degree enabling students to qualify as professional physicists or teachers with specialisation in secondary education (see Terminology for definition of a double degree). See CA02 for further details of the Physics program. 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:

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

Career options

Teacher - secondary with specialised physics, science and mathematical areas, physicist

Program structure

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

Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics Strand)

The Physics strand of the Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics)/Bachelor of Learning Management (Secondary) has come from the Bachelor of Science (Applied Physics) program. Students in the double 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:

6 compulsory courses at Level 1 which are:

Course Code Course Title
COIS11014 Engineering Computing
PHYS11182 Physics 1A
PHYS11183 Physics 1B
MATH11163 Mathematics 1A
MATH11164 Mathematics 1B
ENSE11001 Digital Systems

6 compulsory courses at Level 2, which are:

Course Code Course Title
PHYS12075 Optics & Lasers
PHYS12076 Properties of Materials
ENSE12002 Analog Systems (external students) or
ENEE12001 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:

Course Code Course Title
PHYS13071 Quantum Physics
PHYS13072 Solid State A

and 4 selected from:

Course Code Course Title
ENTE13011 Digital Signal Processing
ENTE13012 Applied Microcontrollers
PHYG12003 Geological Science
PHYG13004 Earth Science
PHYS13070 Modern Optics & EM Waves
PHYS13192 Stars, Planets & Galaxies
PHYS13068 Acoustics & Vibrations
PHYS12074 Concepts of Astronomy
  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 Learning Management (Secondary)

Year 1 - Autumn

Course Code Course Title
EDED11353 Learning Management

Year 1 - Winter

Course Code Course Title
EDED11355 Futures

Year 2 - Autumn

Course Code Course Title
EDED11354 Networks and Partnerships

Year 2 - Winter

Course Code Course Title
EDED11398 Effective Teaching and Learning
EDFE11015 Portal Task I

Year 2 - Spring/Summer

Course Code Course Title
EDED12346 Positive Classroom Behaviour

Year 3 - Autumn

Discipline 1 Curriculum and Pedagogy Middle School

Discipline 2 Curriculum and Pedagogy Middle School

Course Code Course Title
EDFE12036 Portal Task II (Secondary)

Year 3 - Winter

Discipline 1 Curriculum and Pedagogy Senior School

Discipline 2 Curriculum and Pedagogy Senior School

Year 3 - Spring/Summer

Course Code Course Title
EDSE12018 Senior Secondary Schooling
EDFE13017 Portal Task III

Year 4 - Autumn

Course Code Course Title
EDED11356 Essential Professional Knowledge
EDED11400 Managing Diversity

Year 4 - Winter

Course Code Course Title
EDED11403 The Entrepreneurial Professional
EDED11402 E.Learning Manager
EDFE14018 Portal Task IV

Curriculum and Pedagogy Middle School

Course Code Course Title
EDCU11013 Health and Physical Education
EDSE11021 Middle School Mathematics
EDCU11021 Science Curriculum and Pedagogy
EDSE11004 Middle School English
EDSE11006 Middle School Humanities
EDSE12016 Middle School Curriculum Studies

Curriculum and Pedagogy Senior School

Course Code Course Title
EDSE12019 Senior School Mathematics
EDCU19025 Senior School Science
EDSE12011 Senior School English
EDCU11005 Senior School Health and Physical Education
EDSE12017 Senior School Curriculum Studies
EDSE12013 Senior School Humanities

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

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Course advice

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