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LIVE, LEARN AND GROW
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT COURSE GUIDE 2020
Study Group Australia Pty Limited trading as Flinders International Study Centre delivers its own pathways courses leading to undergraduate
studies at Flinders University. Study Group Australia Pty Limited trading as Flinders International Study Centre is also a third party delivering
pre-masters’ courses on behalf of Flinders University.
Provider: Study Group Australia Pty Limited trading as Flinders International Study Centre. CRICOS provider code: 01682E. ABN: 88 070 919 327
Darwin
Townsville
Northern Territory
Queensland
Western Australia
Brisbane
South Australia
Gold Coast
Adelaide
Perth Newcastle
Sydney
Canberra
Melbourne
Hobart
WELCOME TO
FLINDERS ISC
As Centre Director, I look forward to
welcoming you to Flinders International
Study Centre (ISC) where you will be able
to have a great learning experience and
enjoy access to university amenities in
a beautiful environment.
Flinders ISC, owned by Study Group
Australia, has a pathway arrangement
with Flinders University to provide you with pathway courses that
will help you to succeed once you progress to University.
It is important to Flinders ISC staff that our students enjoy their
time with us and are well prepared to continue their studies at
university. Our students comment on the kindness and friendliness
of the Flinders ISC staff and they find our academic staff helpful
and easy to talk to.
Our climate is good and our air is clean so you can enjoy a lifestyle
where study is balanced with leisure activities.
We provide the best possible care and support while you are away
from home by creating a positive learning environment where you
can learn to think independently and graduate with confidence.
JENNIE HAYES
FLINDERS ISC CENTRE DIRECTOR
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International Course
Student Guide
Course 2020
Guide 2019
Flinders Bedford Park campus
Flinders Bedford Park campus
Flinders International Study Centre
Flinders International Study Centre
Adelaide city centre (12km)
Adelaide city centre (12km)
Sports Centre
Sports Centre
Central Library
Central Library
Deirdre Jordan Village
Deirdre student
Jordan Village
accommodation
student accommodation
Student Hub & Plaza
Student Hub & Plaza
Seacliff Beach (6km)
Seacliff Beach (6km)
City and Victoria Square campus (12km)
City and Victoria Square campus (12km)
Tonsley Campus (2.5km)
Tonsley Campus (2.5km)
CONTENTS
CONTENTS
Welcome to the Flinders
AboutInternational
Study GroupStudy
and Flinders
Centre ISC
(ISC) 4 4
Amazing Adelaide
Amazing Adelaide 6 6
Flinders ISC – University
Flinders Live, Learn 8
and Grow in a Supportive Environment
Flinders University campuses 8 10
Study Fantastic
your Flinders ISC Program
experience 12
at the University Campus 10
Successful careers 14
Fantastic Experience 12
Flinders ISC 16
Meet our Flinders ISC Students 14
Meet our Flinders ISC students 18
About Flinders University 16
Fast facts 20
Successful Careers 18
Flinders ISC courses 22
Accommodation Options 20
Foundation Program 24
Flinders ISC Courses 22
Foundation Program units 26
Foundation Program 24
Diploma of Business 28
Foundation Program Units 26
Diploma of Engineering 30
Diploma of Business 28
Diploma of Health Sciences 32
Diploma of Engineering 30
Pre-Masters Business Program 34
Diploma of Health Sciences 32
Academic English Preparation 36
Pre-Masters Business Program 34
Student Orientation and
Academic English Preparation 36
Transition Programs 37
Flinders ISC Student Orientation
Modern Programs
and Transition accommodation 37 38
Flinders
Flinders ISC Requirements
ISC Entry entry requirements 38 40
How
Flinders to applyEntry Requirements
University 40 44
How toFlinders ISC
Apply to dates, ISC
Flinders
fees and additional
and Application Form costs 48 47
Flinders ISC Dates,
Fees and Additional Costs 51
isc.flinders.edu.au 3
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ABOUT STUDY GROUP
AUSTRALIA AND
FLINDERS INTERNATIONAL
STUDY CENTRE (ISC)
FLINDERS ISC IS DEDICATED TO GIVING STUDENTS ESSENTIAL
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THAT WILL LAST A LIFETIME.
ABOUT STUDY GROUP ABOUT FLINDERS ISC
Flinders ISC is part of Study Group Australia Flinders ISC offers you a vibrant student life with
Pty Limited – an expert in providing pathway the opportunity to live on campus and enjoy a
programs that prepare international students true university experience. Supportive academic
for undergraduate studies at Flinders University. staff, modern facilities, study resources and access
Study Group Australia's programs help you to Flinders University's facilities and amenities are
to bridge the academic, cultural and language some of the many benefits you will enjoy when
gap between where you are, and where you you study at Flinders ISC. You may even be lucky
wish to be. enough to spot the occasional koala on campus!
The English, Foundation and Diploma programs Once you successfully complete your pathway
at Flinders ISC are owned and delivered by Study program at Flinders ISC and meet the entry
Group Australia. The Pre-Masters Business requirements for your desired degree, you will
Program at Flinders ISC is owned by Flinders go on to study at Flinders University.
University and delivered by Study Group Australia
Pty Limited, trading as Flinders International
Study Centre.
Study Group Australia Pty Limited, trading as Flinders International Study Centre. CRICOS Provider Code: 01682E
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$
MORE AFFORDABLE
THAN BOTH SYDNEY
AND MELBOURNE
SOUTH AUSTRALIA IN
THE TOP 5 REGIONS IN IN THE TOP 10
MOST LIVEABLE CITIES
Economic Intelligence Unit
Cost of Living Report 2018
THE WORLD TO LIVE IN THE WORLD
Economist Intelligence Unit 2019
Lonely Planet 2017
AMAZING ADELAIDE
EXPERIENCE AN AUTHENTIC "AUSSIE" LIFESTYLE IN
A VIBRANT AND FRIENDLY CITY.
6 International Student Course Guide 2020
LEARNING AND LIFESTYLE SPARKLING BEACHES
One of the most liveable cities in the world, There are plenty of stunning metropolitan beaches
Adelaide is famous for its vibrant atmosphere, and 3,700 km of beautiful South Australian
quality of education, innovative businesses, coastline to explore. Glenelg Beach and Brighton
incredible cuisine and world-famous festivals. Beach are just a short ride away from the city centre.
Here you can enjoy beachside entertainment,
SAFE AND WELCOMING picnic under pine trees or try snorkelling.
Adelaide is a safe, friendly and relaxed city so you
can explore it with confidence. DELICIOUS FOOD
Adelaide has a higher ratio of cafés and
SUNSHINE AND CLEAN AIR restaurants to residents than any other city in
Adelaide has a Mediterranean climate, with 2,500 Australia. There's a range of tasty food options to
hours of sunshine per year and clean, fresh air choose from, influenced by many cultures from
without the humidity of other Australian cities. around the world.
GETTING AROUND LIVELY FESTIVALS
Adelaide has a good public transport system Internationally renowned arts and music festivals,
which includes a free bus and tram service such as the Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide
operating in the city centre. Buses to and from Festival, take place in the city throughout the year.
Flinders ISC run frequently and international You can also enjoy the many cultural and sporting
students can take advantage of transport events held in the city across the year.
discounts. You will quickly get to know this
friendly and vibrant city via public transport WILDLIFE PARKS
or on foot. Adelaide is also cycling-friendly and Get up-close with both koalas and kangaroos at
has a large community of cyclists and dedicated the zoos and wildlife parks in and around Adelaide.
bike lanes.
KANGAROO ISLAND
EVENTS FOR STUDENTS This wildlife sanctuary is within easy access of
Study Adelaide runs a range of free and Adelaide and is a place to explore more of the
discounted events for international students, Australian native wildlife.
including tickets for sports events and art
exhibitions, employment seminars and ADELAIDE HILLS
regional tours. The Hills is just a 20 minute drive away from the
city and home to world-famous vineyards. You
GREAT SHOPPING can hire a bike, go for a hike or simply enjoy the
Adelaide has a range of shopping choices to beautiful landscape.
suit all tastes and budgets. Rundle Mall has
department stores and high street brands. FLINDERS RANGES
Westfield Marion, the biggest shopping mall The largest mountain range in South Australia has
in Adelaide, is just a 10 minute drive from several valleys, ruins and gorges to explore. You can
Flinders ISC. also go bushwalking or camp out under the stars.
For more information about Adelaide, visit
studyadelaide.com
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FAST FACTS
Download our Flinders
ISC App to discover
everything you need to
know before arriving.
Just search Flinders ISC
in your App store.
Flinders ISC
8 International Student Course Guide 2020
FLINDERS ISC
LIVE, LEARN AND GROW IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT.
SUPPORTING YOU EVERY STEP OF THE WAY SUPPORTING STUDENTS UNDER 18
At Flinders ISC you will be taught the academic If you are under the age of 18, a caregiver will be
and English language skills you need to successfully assigned to you. They will liaise with Flinders ISC
progress into a degree at Flinders University, staff to ensure you are progressing well in your
graduate with a world-class qualification and studies and enjoying student life at Flinders ISC.
go on to succeed in your chosen career. Learning material and practices are contextualised
to meet the individual needs of the learner taking
WE WILL HELP YOU TO: into account the age and maturity of the student.
· Develop your academic knowledge in areas
that are relevant to your university education ESOS FRAMEWORK
· Learn key study and independent learning Flinders ISC commits to complying with the ESOS
skills so that you can go on to study at Flinders framework which is comprised of legislative
University with confidence requirements and standards for the quality
· Improve your English language skills so that you assurance of education and training institutions
can take an active part in university lectures and offering courses to international students.
tutorials to get the most from your studies More information can be found on the Australian
Government Department of Education website.*
· Explore your interests and nurture your passions
· Settle in to your new life in Australia. DEDICATED APP
The Flinders ISC App has been designed to give
EXPERIENCED TEACHERS you all information you need both before and
You will be taught by highly trained teachers and during your study. Find out about arriving in
staff who will support your learning and ensure Adelaide, getting to the campus, orientation week
that you succeed in every area of your studies. activities, time table updates as well as general
information that will help
FRIENDLY STUDENT COMMUNITY you to smoothly settle
Our student community will make you feel into your new life. Search
welcome from the first day you arrive. You will for Flinders ISC in your
be joining students from many different countries App store.
and you will soon make many new friends.
FULL ACCESS TO FACILITIES
Flinders ISC students have access to Flinders
University facilities and services on campus,
including the Medical Centre. You will also be able
to join many different student clubs and societies.
For information about Flinders ISC policies, please visit
isc.flinders.edu.au/information/fisc-policies-and-procedures
Deferment: Students who have been granted a student visa, but not yet commenced studies, may
apply to Study Group Australia for a delay in the commencement of their studies on the grounds of
compassionate or compelling circumstances.
Suspension: Students who have commenced their studies may suspend their studies if there are
compassionate or compelling circumstances.
Cancellation: Study Group Australia may cancel a student’s enrolment in cases where a course of study
is cancelled (terminated) for misbehaviour such as failure to pay fees, breach of the Code of Conduct,
course progress or attendance requirements
*internationaleducation.gov.au/Regulatory-Information/Pages/Regulatoryinformation.aspx
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STUDY YOUR FLINDERS
ISC PROGRAM AT THE
UNIVERSITY CAMPUS
STUDY IN SAFE AND BEAUTIFUL CAMPUS LOCATIONS.
FLINDERS ISC TONSLEY
Flinders ISC is located at Bedford Park, which is If you are planning to study a university degree in
Flinders University's main campus. Depending Engineering, Computer Science or Mathematics
on your course, you may also study at Flinders once you graduate from Flinders ISC, you will
University's Victoria Square campus, located in study at Flinders University's Tonsley campus.
Adelaide city centre. Tonsley is a cutting-edge $120 million facility
which hosts two state-of-the-art lecture theatres,
BEDFORD PARK 28 specialised laboratories and a 2000 square-
Flinders University's main campus is located in metre pod for heavy engineering equipment.
the foothills of Adelaide, with panoramic views More than 150 staff and 2,000 students work
of the central business district to the north and and study at the Tonsley campus, which is the
a long, stretching coastline to the west. It is well place where start-up businesses and innovative
serviced by public transport, so you can easily entrepreneurs come together to create products
explore Adelaide. and processes of the 21st century.
The Bedford Park campus is green and spacious, Tonsley is also home to the New Venture Institute,
making it the perfect place to study and relax. the Medial Device Research Institute and the
You may even spot the occasional koala lounging Centre for NanoScale Science and Technology.
in a tree. The centrepiece of the campus is a lake,
the perfect spot to enjoy lunch or to meet up
with friends.
VICTORIA SQUARE
Victoria Square is located in the city centre. Situated
in Adelaide's business district, it encourages close
collaboration with surrounding industry and the
opportunity to develop industry links. It has great
public transport links and is close to South
Australia's government and corporate headquarters.
Adelaide’s Central Market and ‘eat streets’ are also
just a few minutes’ walk away.
10 International Student Course Guide 2020VICTORIA SQUARE BEAUTIFUL CUTTING EDGE
IN THE HEART OF THE AND NATURAL FACILITY AT TONSLEY
BUSINESS DISTRICT BEDFORD PARK with state of the art lecture theatres
and specialised laboratories
Close to top employers with stunning views of Adelaide
isc.flinders.edu.au 11FANTASTIC EXPERIENCE ENJOY STUDENT LIFE AND HAVE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE. FLINDERS ISC FACILITIES The Flinders ISC facilities are well-equipped with classrooms, computers, interactive whiteboards and Wi-Fi internet access. Flinders ISC is conveniently located at the Sturt campus at JOIN THE FLINDERS ISC COMMUNITY Bedford Park, close to a café and a short walk from facebook.com/flindersinternationalstudycentre the on-campus accommodation (see pages 20-21). #FISCLife While studying at Flinders ISC, you can enjoy full access to Flinders University facilities. FLINDERS UNIVERSITY FACILITIES s well as high-quality learning facilities, the A Bedford Park campus has everything international students need: ·S tate-of-the-art libraries and IT labs ·C afés, bars and restaurants, where you can grab a bite to eat with friends, or simply relax ·A modern fitness centre which has something for just about everyone – gym equipment, yoga, pilates, squash courts, CrossFit training, and more. STUDENT HUB AND PLAZA Flinders Student Hub and Plaza on the Bedford Park campus incorporates an extraordinary 2,000 seat terraced Plaza and outdoor cinema. This amazing facility includes: ·Q uiet spaces and group study lounges ·A food court providing a range of healthy and affordable food options ·T he 2,000 seat terraced plaza and outdoor cinema that will host concerts, Adelaide Fringe events, and more · F linders University Student Association, clubs and societies ·A pharmacy, post office and a travel agent. 12 International Student Course Guide 2020
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MEET OUR FLINDERS ISC STUDENTS
I chose Flinders ISC because this is a good pathway It was one of my dreams to come to Australia.
to progress to university; at Flinders ISC you can learn Before I came to Flinders International Study Centre
all the academic and English language skills you need and continued to Flinders University I was working
to succeed. Australia is a country where equality is as an administration officer. I have an internship at
one of the most important society principles, we all Flinders University with a mining company in Perth,
have the same opportunities to achieve our goals and working in contracting and procuring. The internship
find a job. is a really valuable experience and I'm happy to get
this opportunity.
Puneet from India
Studying the Foundation program at Flinders ISC Prisca from Timor
Completed the Diploma of Commerce* at Flinders ISC
Studying Bachelor of Business Management
at Flinders University
14 International Student Course Guide 2020The teachers at Flinders ISC are very patient and I decided to study at Flinders International Study
willing to explain things to me. There are only a few Centre (ISC) because it offers good quality education
students in my class so it is a good opportunity to and courses that prepare you to progress to a
communicate with the teachers and they can get bachelor degree at Flinders University. This place has
to know you better. It’s really interesting studying a multicultural environment where you can make a
with students from different countries; we all have lot of friends from different countries, practise your
different ways of studying and learning, and it’s English and improve your communication skills.
good for me to learn from them.
Liu from China
Yiling from China Studying the Foundation program at Flinders ISC
Completed the Diploma of Science at Flinders ISC**
*The Diploma of Commerce has now been replaced by the Diploma of Business.
**The Diploma of Science has now been replaced by the Diploma of Engineering. isc.flinders.edu.au 15NO.1 IN AUSTRALIA IN NO.1 IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA IN NO.1 IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA IN
UNDERGRADUATE BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT HEALTH SERVICES
ENGINEERING FOR LEARNER ENGAGEMENT, OVERALL
QUALITY OF EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE, & SUPPORT
FOR LEARNING RESOURCES SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, STUDENT SUPPORT FOR FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT,
The Good Universities Guide 2020, public AND TEACHING QUALITY (UNDERGRADUATE) MEDIAN SALARY AND LEARNER
universities only The Good Universities Guide 2020, public SA-founded ENGAGEMENT (UNDERGRADUATE)
universities only The Good Universities Guide 2020, public SA-founded
universities only
16 International Student Course Guide 2020ABOUT FLINDERS
UNIVERSITY
YOU WILL GAIN A WORLD-CLASS DEGREE AS WELL AS THE
WORK EXPERIENCE YOU NEED AT ONE OF THE WORLD'S TOP
300 UNIVERSITIES*
Once you successfully complete your program at FLINDERS UNIVERSITY IS STUDENT FOCUSED
Flinders ISC, you will go on to study at Flinders Flinders University is committed to students’
University. Flinders University provides ambitious experience and success. The University offers a
international students with the skills and wide range of specialist international services and
confidence to achieve a global-respected degree. programs to support you from when you start
Ranked in the world’s top 300 universities,* your degree until you graduate.
Flinders University is a world leader in research,
Flinders University was awarded five stars in
embraces innovation and will help you build a
students-teacher ratio and learning resources
great career.
(undergraduate)** and has been ranked No. 1 in
South Australia for teaching quality, student
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY IS PROGRESSIVE
support, student-teacher ratio, student retention
Flinders University provides you with the and starting salary (undergraduate).^
necessary skills to go beyond the ordinary, and
achieve the extraordinary. Every day at Flinders
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY IS CAREER MINDED
University, students and staff search for greater
Flinders University is invested in your future.
understanding and ideas that will make a
Your degree from Flinders University will prepare
difference to the world we live in. It is an
you for a rewarding career in your chosen field.
outward-looking and culturally inclusive university
Flinders University’s local and international
that is committed to helping you shape your
industry partnerships help you gain real-world
future and make a difference to our world.
experience in practical situations.
The University has been recognised many times
Courses at Flinders University are designed
on the world stage, with research contributing
to ensure you develop the workplace skills
to global studies in fields as varied as cancer
and business-mindset that employers are
research, autonomous vehicles and
looking for. You will gain specialised skills and
maritime archaeology.
knowledge while developing your independent
Flinders University students study real-world thinking, communication, collaboration, ethics
problems in real-world situations. Students are and creativity, all of which are highly valued
prepared with the knowledge and tools they will by employers.
need to make a positive impact across the globe.
Flinders University has extensive industry
connections with leading global companies,
giving you the opportunity to take up practical
placements. This will give you the chance to
develop essential work experience, apply your
knowledge in real-world situation and take on
projects that will enhance your learning.
Flinders University has also been ranked No. 1
in South Australia for full-time employment
(postgraduate).^
For more information, visit flinders.edu.au
Provider: Flinders University. CRICOS Provider Code:
00114A. ABN: 65 542 596 200.
*THE World University Rankings 2020
**The Good Universities Guide 2020
^The Good Universities Guide 2020 public SA-founded
universities only
isc.flinders.edu.au 17FAST FACTS
The Australian
government allows
international students to
work for up to 40 hours
per two weeks during the
semester and full-time
during semester breaks.
Find out more at
homeaffairs.gov.au
18 International Student Course Guide 2020SUCCESSFUL CAREERS
ONCE YOU PROGRESS FROM FLINDERS ISC TO YOUR DEGREE
AT FLINDERS UNIVERSITY, YOU WILL BENEFIT FROM A RANGE
OF CAREER SERVICES AND RESOURCES.
TAKE THE FIRST CAREER STEP CAREER ADVICE ON CAMPUS
Flinders University offers its students career A team of career development consultants
support and has a dedicated Careers and Employers can also help with:
Liaison team on campus. As a Flinders University · Résumés
student, you have access to information, advice,
· Interview skills
seminars and events which are specifically tailored
for international students. · Application letters
· Online applications
MENTORING Find out more at flinders.edu.au/careers
Flinders University students can take advantage
of the Flinders Ignite Mentoring Program, offering FOCUSED ON YOUR SUCCESS
you the opportunity to work with a career mentor Dedicated to preparing students for all aspects
to help expand your network and prepare for your of university life, Flinders ISC provides a dynamic
future career. transition program which also includes career
preparation information. Refer to page 37 for
AVAILABLE CAREER RESOURCES more details.
Flinders University offers dedicated career
resources that will help you to prepare for your
career and find jobs while you are studying:
WorkReady Program
Undertake unpaid work to develop your skills,
whilst learning in a professional environment.
Horizon Professional Development Award
Provides skills and development opportunities
that will help you stand out from the crowd.
Daily Jobs List
Lists weekly jobs from various resources relevant
to you and your degree.
Career development consultants
Take advantage of drop-in advisory services and
job searching assistance.
isc.flinders.edu.au 19ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
LIVE ON THE UNIVERSITY CAMPUS WHILE STUDYING AT FLINDERS ISC
AND EXPERIENCE STUDENT LIFE TO THE FULL.
LIVE ON CAMPUS LIVE OFF-CAMPUS
Flinders is the only university in South Australia There are a number of cost-effective
where you can live and learn on campus. This accommodation options available if you want
is the best way to experience the friendship, to experience living off-campus, from apartments
support and social opportunities that helps through to shared accommodation.
make Flinders ISC and Flinders University such For more information, visit
great places to live and study. adelaidestudenthousing.com.au.
SAFE AND WELCOMING
By living on campus you will join a safe and
friendly student community where you can
make new friends and take part in a whole
range of fun activities.
LIVE WITH A LOCAL FAMILY
DEIRDRE JORDAN VILLAGE You can also choose to live with a local family,
Student accommodation is located at the heart this is called Homestay. Your Homestay
of the main campus, just five minutes' walk away family will provide a safe and supportive
from Flinders ISC. The village has self-catered environment where you will get three
accommodation for 300 students, living areas, meals a day and have your own bedroom.
landscaped gardens and outdoor areas with Homestay accommodation is compulsory
barbecues and car parking. All rooms are single- for students under the age of 18.
rooms which means you can enjoy the comfort Flinders ISC has a specific policy and process
of having your own space. for approving accommodation, support and
general welfare arrangements for under 18s.
STUDENT BEDROOMS HAVE: These arrangements have been designed
· Single
bed to safeguard and support all underage
· Generously
sized desk students at Flinders ISC.
· Study
chair For more information, download the
Study Group Australia Safety and Wellbeing
· Wardrobe
of Under-18 Students Policy and Procedure
· Telephone and internet connection. on the following page: isc.flinders.edu.au/
information/fisc-policies-and-procedures
TOWNHOUSES HAVE: Flinders ISC contracts the Australian
· Common
living/dining area Homestay Network (AHN) to provide safe,
· F ully equipped kitchen welcoming and quality accommodation.
· Bathroom
and toilet facilities All AHN homestay families undertake a
thorough registration process that includes
· Bedrooms
training, police checks, personal interviews
· Secure
and lockable individual storage spaces and home-inspections.
· Access
to laundry facilities. AHN Homestay Hosts are trained to assist
international students with settling into
OTHER BENEFITS INCLUDE: life in Australia and their new community.
·E
asy access to student services and facilities An AHN Homestay student is provided
on campus with a home to live in, a supportive family
· Catering with a full meal plan Monday to Friday environment, a clean furnished room, meals
that includes breakfast, lunch and dinner every day and ongoing support from both
(you can also cook your own meals) the homestay family and AHN.
· Senior and postgraduate students employed as For more information, visit
Residential Coordinators are on hand to provide homestaynetwork.org
advice and support.
Please visit flinders.edu.au/living to find out more.
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22 International Student Course Guide 2020
FLINDERS ISC COURSES
HELPING YOU DEVELOP THE SKILLS YOU NEED TO SUCCEED
IN YOUR STUDIES, AND IN YOUR CAREER.
PREPARING YOU FOR UNIVERSITY BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE MODERN LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
AND BEYOND You will study in small classes with teachers Flinders ISC is a face-to-face learning environment,
Our courses at Flinders ISC will develop your who are experts at teaching students with combining the latest technology with modern
academic understanding, study skills and English English as their second language. teaching methods. Teachers will provide you
language so that you will have the relevant They will monitor your progress, helping you with web-based learning activities and course
knowledge and skills to succeed in your degree. build your confidence, knowledge and skills. materials designed specifically for your needs.
You will also be able to interact and study with
Choose your course:
UNIVERSITY-STYLE TEACHING your classmates.
· Foundation
program
At Flinders ISC you will participate in a learning
· Diploma
of Business
experience that will prepare you for the teaching
· Diploma
of Engineering and grading that you will receive at Flinders
· Diploma
of Health Sciences University. You will learn through a combination
of lectures, tutorials, interactive learning and
· Pre-Masters
Business programs
independent study and have all the support
· Academic
English Preparation (AEP) you need to prepare for university.
As a Foundation or Diploma student you will
also have the opportunity to attend selected
lectures at Flinders University, to help you
adapt to university-style study.
PATHWAYS FROM FLINDERS ISC TO FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
UNDERGRADUATE
DEGREE (YEAR 1)
FOUNDATION START YOUR EXCITING
PROGRAM UNDERGRADUATE CAREER OR STUDY
DIPLOMA OF DEGREE A POSTGRADUATE
BUSINESS, ENGINEERING DEGREE
AND HEALTH SCIENCES
ACADEMIC ENGLISH
PREPARATION
MASTER OF BUSINESS
MASTER OF ACCOUNTING
PRE-MASTERS MASTER OF ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
BUSINESS PROGRAM MASTER OF ACCOUNTING
AND MARKETING
UNDERGRADUATE
DEGREE (YEAR 1) OR
POSTGRADUATE DEGREE
COURSES AT FLINDERS ISC COURSES AT FLINDERS UNIVERSITY
Please note: Not all levels of AEP are offered each intake. Your commencement date will be determined by the Admissions Centre based
on your English level. Students who are very strong in one or two bands may be offered an initial 15-week block at a higher level
isc.flinders.edu.au 23"My experience at Flinders International
Study Centre was truly memorable. I'll
always remember those moments and
stories that I love sharing with my friends
and family. I chose Flinders ISC because of
the location. I love how you can go around
Adelaide just in a day. I like the culture here,
laid back, relaxing and not as stressful as a
typical city would be. After I complete my
Bachelor of Psychology at Flinders University,
I would like to do a Master's degree. It's a
long path but it will be worth it."
Nitya
from Malaysia
Studied the Foundation Program
at Flinders ISC
Studying a Bachelor of Psychology
(Honours) at Flinders University
24 International Student Course Guide 2020FOUNDATION PROGRAM
PREPARE FOR STUDYING AN UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE
AT FLINDERS UNIVERSITY.
DESIGNED FOR YOU STANDARD PROGRAM STRUCTURE
This program will develop your English Durations
language skills and academic understanding FISC Foundation Program (Standard): 32 weeks
to ensure you are prepared for studying an Units studied: 9 units (3 English and 6 discipline-based)
undergraduate degree.
Once you complete the Foundation program and EXTENDED PROGRAM STRUCTURE
achieve the necessary entry requirements, you will FISC Foundation Program (Extended): 50 weeks
gain entry to a range of undergraduate degrees at Units studied: 14 units (5 English and 9 discipline-based)
Flinders University.
Eligible Foundation program students who do not STANDARD PROGRAM
achieve the grades to progress to a degree at Flinders TERM 1 TERM 2
University can instead go on to study the Diploma
· English A · English C
of Business, Diploma of Engineering or the Diploma
· English B · 3 discipline-based units
of Health Sciences at Flinders ISC. Diploma graduates · 3 discipline-based units from Accounting, Biology,
may then progress to a range of undergraduate from Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Computer
Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics,
degrees at Flinders University (along with earning Geography, Mathematics,
Science, Economics,
up to 12 months of credit towards their studies). Geography, Mathematics, Physics*
Physics*
PROGRAM TYPES
EXTENDED PROGRAM
Flinders ISC offers two types of Foundation programs
– Standard and Extended. TERM 1 TERM 2 TERM 3
The Extended program is for students who require · Preliminary English A · English A · English C
· Preliminary English B · English B · 3 discipline-based units
additional academic and English language from Accounting, Biology,
· 3 discipline-based · 3 discipline-based units
preparation before starting their degree studies. units from Preliminary from Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Computer
Accounting, Preliminary Chemistry, Computer Science, Economics,
Computer Science, Science, Economics, Geography, Mathematics,
MODE OF STUDY Preliminary Economics, Geography, Mathematics, Physics*
Full-time, face-to-face delivery. Preliminary Geography, Physics*
Preliminary Mathematics*
AWARD
On completion, a Certificate of Completion will be
HOLIDAYS
issued by Study Group Australia. You will have a scheduled holiday break of at least 2 weeks between terms.
The Foundation programs are owned and ASSESSMENT
delivered by Study Group Australia trading Your progress and development will be assessed regularly to ensure you
as Flinders International Study Centre. are on track with your studies. Assessment is a combination of coursework,
class tests, essays, presentations, projects and final examinations.
SUPPORT STUDY OPTIONS
You will receive one-to-one support and
Length February 2020 June 2020 October 2020 February 2021 July 2021
encouragement throughout the program.
8 months
(2 terms)
QUALITY ASSURANCE
12 months
The Flinders International Study Centre Foundation (3 terms)
programs meet the requirements for Foundation
programs which have been registered on CRICOS
Standard program Extended program Start the first year of your degree at Flinders University
for delivery in Australia to overseas students,
providing an academic preparation for those Note students starting the 8 month program in February and the 12 month program in October will not be able to apply for a packaged
seeking entry to first year undergraduate study offer with Flinders University.
or its equivalent. *Not all units are available each term.
Flinders International Study Centre Foundation Program (Standard) - CRICOS Code: 079229D. Flinders International Study Centre Foundation Program (Extended) - CRICOS Code: 079230M.
Provider: Study Group Australia Pty Limited. CRICOS Provider Code: 01682E.
isc.flinders.edu.au 25FOUNDATION PROGRAM UNITS
UNITS YOU MAY STUDY:
ADVANCED MATHEMATICS A† CHEMISTRY A ECONOMICS A
This unit is designed for students who intend to take This unit is designed to benefit students who The aim of this course is to provide students with an
tertiary courses that have significant mathematical intend to study nursing, engineering or the introduction to the major concepts and principles
content, or that require a considerable amount of sciences including health sciences. It will of microeconomics. It will prepare you for studying
mathematical reasoning. You will study complex introduce and reinforce the fundamentals of economics and related courses at undergraduate
numbers, vectors, matrices, simultaneous linear chemistry by means of theoretical content and level, and encourage you to develop and utilise the
equations, and circular functions. practical components. You will study atomic fundamental tools of economic reasoning leading
theory and chemical reactions, including types to critical analysis of markets and economic policy.
ADVANCED MATHEMATICS B† and rates of chemical reactions, stoichiometry,
This unit builds on the concepts covered in Advanced pH, equilibrium and Le Chatelier’s principle. ECONOMICS B†
Mathematics A. You will study derivatives, integrals The aim of this unit is to provide students with an
and applications of integrals, differential equations, CHEMISTRY B introduction to the major concepts and principles
and kinematics. This unit builds on the topics studied in Chemistry of macroeconomics. It will encourage you to develop
A. You will study the periodic table, ionic, metallic and utilise the fundamental tools of economic
ACCOUNTING A and covalent bonding, molecular solids and reasoning leading to critical analysis of markets
This unit provides an introduction to accounting covalent lattices, energy and energy conversions, and economic policy.
and lays the foundation for further accounting units. thermochemistry, electrochemical cells, electrolysis,
It is designed to help you develop the technical organic chemistry, hydrocarbons and functional ENGLISH A
skills required to prepare financial statements for group chemistry. This unit covers academic English along with study
small business trading firms. skills required for university-level study, such as
COMPUTER SCIENCE A note-taking, research and text analysis.
ACCOUNTING B† This unit is designed for students in all tertiary You will also learn how to offer reasoned opinions
This unit covers the development of specific disciplines as well as those who intend to pursue by both speaking and writing, and how to engage
procedural concepts, enabling you to develop further study or careers in the computing field. in informed discussion and debate.
skills in the process of recording and classifying You will familiarise yourself with fundamental
information to ensure management can make terminology, components, and uses for computers ENGLISH B
timely and knowledgeable business decisions. and computer systems. This includes the This unit will build on your listening, speaking,
You will gain a deeper understanding of the different components of networks, using reading and writing skills in academic English,
mechanics of accounting and an insight into web authoring tools (such as Dreamweaver) along with the study skills covered in English A.
the purposes of accounting reports. and using spreadsheets to effectively solve This unit will also focus on skills of argumentation,
business problems. both orally and in writing, as well as developing
BIOLOGY your writing and critical reasoning skills. You
This unit is designed for students who intend COMPUTER SCIENCE B† will have the opportunity to do a lot of writing
to take tertiary courses with significant biology This unit builds on the concepts and terminology (drafting, revising), learn to value feedback from
content. You will study the major groups of covered in Computer Science A. This includes your peers and write collaboratively in groups.
organisms, particularly mammals, plus cellular computer hardware, software, operating
structure and function and mammalian organ systems, how to use database management ENGLISH C
systems. In addition, you will learn about essential systems to solve business related problems, as This unit builds on the concepts and skills covered
biological principles and the importance of well as problem-solving techniques used for in English A and B. This unit will particularly focus
scientific research and experimental work. programming using programming languages on developing your research and critical reasoning
You will also apply biological knowledge and such as Visual Basic. skills. You will also have the opportunity to do a lot
understanding to the rational solution of problems of writing (drafting, revising), take part in discussions
both inside and outside the classroom. and work in groups.
* Not all units are available each trimester
† Please note these units have prerequisites which must be satisfied
26 International Student Course Guide 2020GEOGRAPHY A PRELIMINARY ENGLISH A & B
This unit is designed to provide students with These units will develop the language and study
the knowledge and skills, within a geographical skills required for university-level study. They will
framework, appropriate for entry to university also develop your skills in discussion, questioning,
undergraduate courses. It will focus on coastal, critical analysis and synthesis of source materials.
marine and freshwater environments.
PRELIMINARY ACCOUNTING
GEOGRAPHY B This unit provides an introduction to accounting
This unit examines climate warming, cities and methods in an Australian context. Students who
urban environments, and sustainable development. have not previously studied accounting can study
It will also highlight the interactions between the this unit, which focuses on both theory and practice.
physical processes of the earth and human activities.
PRELIMINARY COMPUTER SCIENCE
MATHEMATICS A** This unit provides students with the fundamentals
Mathematics A consists of two units: functions in computing, including theory and practical work.
and their graphs, and calculus. You will develop You will improve your skills in a number of areas
your mathematical knowledge, methods, skills including PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
and applications through the study of functions,
graphs and calculus. PRELIMINARY ECONOMICS
This unit provides an introduction to the major
MATHEMATICS B** concepts and principles of economics. You
Mathematics B consists of two units: sequences will be encouraged to develop and utilise the
and series, and probability and statistics. You will fundamental tools of economic reasoning and
develop your mathematical knowledge, methods, critical analysis of markets and economic policy.
skills and applications through the study of
sequences and series, statistics and probability. PRELIMINARY GEOGRAPHY
This unit provides an introduction to the main
PHYSICS A concepts and principles of geography. You will be
This unit is designed for students who intend introduced to the techniques used to investigate
to major in medicine, pharmacy, engineering, the changing pattern of places using a range of
computing, mathematics or the sciences. You geographical media. You will have the opportunity
will learn how to communicate the content and to describe, explain and analyse patterns of
processes of physics at a university-level, and phenomena that affect places near the surface
develop your ability to analyse and solve both of the earth.
theoretical and experimental problems. This
will include kinematics, statics and properties PRELIMINARY MATHEMATICS
of materials and dynamics. This unit introduces and reviews essential content
in algebra, graph-sketching, coordinate geometry,
PHYSICS B
This unit focuses on the classical theory of optics,
and probability. It is designed to develop your
knowledge, skills and techniques in these areas,
FAST FACTS
waves, electricity and magnetism. You will have providing a solid mathematical background for · 3 start dates
the opportunity to apply your knowledge to a other studies.
wide variety of real-world and everyday situations. · Standard and Extended
In addition, you will receive an introduction to program options
some aspects of modern physics that indicate
the limits of applicability of the classical theory. · 100+ undergraduate
degrees to choose from
once you progress to
**Pre-requisite course for engineering degrees
Flinders University.
isc.flinders.edu.au 27DIPLOMA OF BUSINESS
YOUR PATHWAY TO A BUSINESS OR COMMERCE DEGREE AT
FLINDERS UNIVERSITY.
YOUR DIPLOMA AT FLINDERS ISC PROGRAM STRUCTURE*
The Diploma of Business, delivered by Flinders Duration: 3 trimesters (14 weeks each) over 12 months
ISC, will develop your English language skills or 2 trimesters (14 weeks each) over 8 months^
and academic understanding, ensuring you are Units studied:
prepared to join your chosen undergraduate For 3 trimester program: 9 units including English Communication 1
degree with 12 months credit. For 2 trimester program: 8 units
GO ON TO STUDY AT FLINDERS UNIVERSITY 12-MONTH PROGRAM
Once you successfully complete the Diploma
TRIMESTER 1 TRIMESTER 2 TRIMESTER 3
of Business, you will earn 12 months of credit*
(2 semesters) towards your studies and gain · English Communication 1 · Accounting Principles · Introduction to Marketing
entry to the following undergraduate degrees · Business Communication · Microeconomics · Organisational Behaviour
at Flinders University: · Business Information Systems · Quantitative Methods · Principles of Management
· Bachelor of Accounting - Credit granted – 36 units 8-MONTH PROGRAM
· Bachelor of Banking and Finance - Credit granted TRIMESTER 1 TRIMESTER 2
- 36 units
· Business Communication · Accounting Principles
· Bachelor of Business · Business Information Systems · Introduction to Marketing
- Credit granted - 36 units · Microeconomics · Organisational Behaviour
· Bachelor of Business (Human Resource · Quantitative Methods · Principles of Management
Management) - Credit granted - 36 units
· Bachelor of Business (Innovation and Enterprise) HOLIDAYS
- Credit granted - 36 units You will have a scheduled holiday break of at least 2 weeks between trimesters.
· Bachelor of Business (International Business)
- Credit granted - 36 units ASSESSMENT
· Bachelor of Business (Management) Your progress and development will be assessed regularly throughout the course
- Credit granted - 36 units to ensure you are on track with your studies. Assessment is a combination of
· Bachelor of Business (Marketing) coursework, which includes class tests, essays, presentations and projects as well
- Credit granted - 36 units as final examinations.
· Bachelor of Business (Sports Management) For more details on the program, including university start dates and duration of
- Credit granted - 36 units study, visit isc.flinders.edu.au/our-courses/diploma-of-business
· Bachelor of Business (Supply Chain Management)
- Credit granted - 36 units STUDY OPTIONS
· Bachelor of Business Economics Length February 2020 June 2020 October 2020 February 2021 July 2021
- Credit granted - 36 units
8 months
· Bachelor of Finance - Credit granted - 36 units (2 trimesters)
The Diploma of Business also provides credit
12 months
towards the:
(3 trimesters)
· Bachelor of Finance and Business Economics
- 27 units Diploma of Business Diploma of Business Start your degree at Flinders
· Bachelor of Accounting and Finance - 22.5 units 12-month program 8-month program University with 12 months credit.
*Credit granted: Single topic (subject) = 4.5 units. One year of full time study = 36 units.
MODE OF STUDY
Face-to-face delivery.
AWARD
On completion, a Certificate of Completion will be
issued by Study Group Australia.
The Diploma of Business is owned and
delivered by Study Group Australia trading as
Flinders International Study Centre.
*The order in which the units are delivered may be subject to change.
^ The 8-month program is only available to students with an IELTS of 6.0 or above, no band below 5.5 as they do not have to complete English Communications 1.
28 International Student Course Guide 2020UNITS YOU WILL STUDY:
ENGLISH COMMUNICATIONS 1* BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS QUANTITATIVE METHODS
This unit is an enabling subject in the Diploma This unit introduces you to the use of business This unit provides an introduction to many of
of Business. This unit enables students to develop information as a means of enhancing decision the concepts and skills used in data analysis in a
their critical understanding and control of the making and overall efficiency. It deals with the wide range of business and research situations.
English language for use in a wide range of formal nature and forms of organisational data and It includes the communication of results to assist
and informal situations. It develops grammatical information and looks at the different types rational decision-making in business. The unit
accuracy in both writing and speaking, ability of information management systems. Data includes topics on gathering, displaying and
to predict and understand written and spoken management and data modelling are examined summarising data; discrete and continuous
texts, and understanding of the conventions of along with its use in decision making within random variables; normal and binomial
academic writing in English including business. The unit also discusses the nature of distributions; sampling distributions; statistical
paraphrasing and referencing. security and the ethical issues associated with inference and hypothesis testing; confidence
the use of large amounts of data. intervals; t-tests and F-tests; regression and
BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS correlation; goodness of fit; chi square tests; and
This unit provides the essential foundation in INTRODUCTION TO MARKETING analysis of variance. Students will be introduced
the concepts and techniques of communicating This unit provides an introduction to key to the use of appropriate statistical packages.
within the field of business, finance, commerce marketing concepts and how they are applied
and accounting. You will work together with within the business context. It deals with PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT
other students to develop your interpersonal marketing mix, consumer behaviour, branding, This unit provides an introduction to
communication skills and understanding of the marketing segmentations, target marketing, contemporary thinking on organisations and
importance of building positive professional consumer behaviour, the overall marketing what it means to be a manager. You will have
relationships. You will become skilled and flexible planning and strategy formulation. the opportunity to develop your own managerial
in interpreting and conveying information through style and skills through exploring planning,
a range of genre and multimodal forms depending MICROECONOMICS leading, organising and controlling managerial
on the audience, purpose, context and culture. Microeconomics deals with supply and demand functions associated with essential principles,
and the way they interact in various markets. theories and practices.
ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES This unit looks at how profit can be maximised by
This unit provides you with an understanding analysing pricing and output decision-making in
and application of the principles of accounting monopoly, oligopoly and monopolistic competition
including the technical aspect of recording and and identifies sources of market failure.
reporting accounting information for simple
business structures. You will gain an appreciation ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
of the importance of financial information in This unit provides an introduction to a number
business practice. Throughout the unit, you will of interconnected concepts and theories
gain skills and knowledge which can be applied related to the interaction of individuals, groups
to accounting information to prepare the three and organisations within a workplace. The
standard financial statements: income statement, unit content allows you to understand how
balance sheet and statement of cash flows. organisational behaviour has an impact on
the efficiency of the organisation. Concepts
introduced relate to motivations, group dynamics,
team building, organisational structure, culture,
office politics, decision making and conflict. The
unit concludes by reviewing leadership and the
important role it plays within the organisation.
You will apply your learning by developing a clear
understanding of how businesses can benefit
from understanding organisational behaviour.
*Core enabling if IELTS score is below 6.0 (no band below 5.5)
Diploma of Business. CRICOS Course Code: 097408G. Provider: Study Group Australia Pty
Limited. CRICOS Provider Code: 01682E.
isc.flinders.edu.au 29DIPLOMA OF ENGINEERING
FLINDERS ISC - YOUR PATHWAY TO AN ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE
DEGREE AT FLINDERS UNIVERSITY.
YOUR DIPLOMA AT FLINDERS ISC PROGRAM STRUCTURE**
The Diploma of Engineering, provided by Flinders ISC, Durations: 3 trimesters (14 weeks each) over 12 months,
is an advanced program of academic preparation or 2 trimesters (14 weeks each) over 8 months^
that is designed for both international and domestic Units studied:
students, ensuring you are prepared to join your For 3 trimester program: 9 units including English Communication 1
chosen undergraduate degree with 12 months credit. For 2 trimester program: 8 unit
GUARANTEED ENTRY INTO FLINDERS UNIVERSITY 12-MONTH PROGRAM
Once you successfully complete the Diploma
TRIMESTER 1 TRIMESTER 2 TRIMESTER 3
of Engineering at Flinders ISC, you will earn
12 months of credit* (2 semesters) towards · English Communication 1 · Engineering Communication · Electronics
your studies and gain entry to the following · Mathematics C · Mathematics D · Engineering Computing
undergraduate degrees at Flinders University: · Engineering Design · Engineering Physics A · Engineering Physics B
· Bachelor of Engineering (Biomedical) (Honours)
8-MONTH PROGRAM
- Credit granted -36 units
TRIMESTER 1 TRIMESTER 2
· Bachelor of Engineering (Civil) (Honours)
- Credit granted - 36 units · Engineering Communication · Electronics
· Engineering Design · Engineering Computing
· Bachelor of Engineering (Computer and Network
· Engineering Physics A · Engineering Physics B
Systems) (Honours) - Credit granted - 36 units
· Mathematics C · Mathematics D
· Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) (Honours)
- Credit granted - 36 units
HOLIDAYS
· Bachelor of Engineering (Electronics) (Honours)
You will have a scheduled holiday break of at least 2 weeks between trimesters.
- Credit granted -36 units
· Bachelor of Engineering (Maritime) (Honours) ASSESSMENT
- Credit granted - 36 units
Your progress and development will be assessed regularly throughout the course
· Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) (Honours) to ensure you are on track with your studies. Assessment is a combination of
- Credit granted - 36 units coursework, which includes class tests, essays, presentations and projects as well
· Bachelor of Engineering (Robotics) (Honours) as final examinations.
- Credit granted - 36 units For more details on the program, including university start dates and duration of
* Credit granted: Single topic (subject) = 4.5 units. One year of full time study = 36 units. study, visit isc.flinders.edu.au/our-courses/diploma-of-engineering
MODE OF STUDY STUDY OPTIONS
Full-time, face-to-face delivery.
Length February 2020 June 2020 October 2020 February 2021 July 2021
AWARD 8 months^
On completion, a Certificate of Completion will be (2 trimesters)
issued by Study Group Australia.
12 months
(3 trimesters)
The Diploma of Engineering is owned and
delivered by Study Group Australia trading as Diploma of Engineering Diploma of Engineering Start your degree at Flinders
Flinders International Study Centre. 8-month program 12-month program University with 12 months credit
*The final two years are undertaken at the Australian Maritime College, which is part of the University of Tasmania.
**The order in which the units are delivered may be subject to change.
^The 8-month program is only available to students with an IELTS of 6.0 or above, no band below 5.5, as they do not have to complete English Communications 1.
30 International Student Course Guide 2020UNITS YOU WILL STUDY:
ENGLISH COMMUNICATIONS 1** ENGINEERING DESIGN ENGINEERING PHYSICS B
This unit is an enabling subject in the Diploma This unit provides students with a balance This unit, along with Engineering Physics A
of Engineering. of theoretical foundation, relevant knowledge provides an essential foundation in the concepts
This unit enables students to develop their and a wide range of practical and personal skill and techniques of physics that form the basis of
critical understanding and control of the English development exercises. engineering. It will also focus on developing your
language for use in a wide range of formal and Topics covered include social, economic and ability to solve real-world problems.
informal situations. It develops grammatical environmental impacts associated with engineering Topics covered include Mechanics: Vectors,
accuracy in both writing and speaking, ability endeavours, investigation of mechanical and Newton’s three laws of motion, conservation of
to predict and understand written and spoken electronic devices, project stages in engineering energy, momentum, rotational motion, Statics:
texts, and understanding of the conventions design and design parameters in engineering Resultant vectors, equilibrium of a rigid body, dry
of academic writing in English including problems. Students will be expected to demonstrate friction and Dynamics: Kinetics of a rigid body,
paraphrasing and referencing. creative and analytical problem solving skills. They centroids, moments.
will use computer-based tools to gather, analyse,
ENGINEERING COMMUNICATION evaluate, and present technical information. ENGINEERING COMPUTING
This unit provides an introduction to the general The unit is a first course in programming for
nature of engineering as a field of science and ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS C students who intend to major in engineering.
the core professional communication skills This is the first of two units that provide an It introduces students to programming languages
associated with being an engineer. Students essential foundation in the concepts and techniques and the basic tools and techniques of software
will work together to develop their interpersonal of mathematics needed for the study of engineering. development and engineering packages such as
communication skills and understanding of the Topics covered are linear algebra, differential MATLAB and C++.
importance of building positive professional calculus, integration and differential equations It covers the structure of a program, sequence,
relationships. They will become skilled and flexible and sequences and series. selection, iteration, assignment and expressions,
in interpreting and conveying information through arrays, operations, input and output, and
a range of genre and multimodal texts depending ENGINEERING MATHEMATICS D principles of design and development, testing,
on the audience, purpose, context and culture. and maintenance.
This unit builds on the skills acquired in
Mathematics C.
ELECTRONICS
Topics covered include calculus, linear algebra
This unit introduces students to digital and
and Fourier analysis. Tutorials will give you the
analogue electronics. It encompasses the
opportunity to apply the concepts and techniques
analysis, planning and construction of elementary
discussed in lectures.
digital circuits and basic finite state machines
and the design and programming of simple
microcontroller based circuits. The need for and ENGINEERING PHYSICS A
the process of conversion between analogue This unit is the first of two units that provide
and digital signals are explored. As part of the the essential foundation in the concepts and
unit students will interpret the requirements of techniques of physics that form the basis
engineering tasks and produce clear reports on of engineering.
investigations and findings. Topics covered are Engineering Materials: Atomic
structure and bonding, structure of metals,
ceramics, polymers and composites, material
properties, application of materials, economic
and environment impacts and Electromagnetism:
Electric charge and electric field, electric potential,
electric current and resistance, magnetism,
introduction to magnetic waves.
**Core enabling if IELTS score is below 6.0 (no band below 5.5).
Diploma of Engineering. CRICOS Course Code: 097409F. Provider: Study Group Australia Pty Limited. CRICOS Provider Code: 01682E.
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