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TEP is designed to teach students, regardless of educational backgrounds and specific skills. TEP aims to adequately prepare students for tertiary studies and assist them in achieving future goals. TEP offers a range of courses, some being compulsory while others are electives that students can select based on their own goals or interests. To graduate from TEP, students are required to complete up to eight courses, however TEP offers recognition of prior learning so not all students will need to complete eight courses.
Culture and Learning (EDED40351) focuses on learning in the university culture. It requires you to examine your beliefs, values, and ways of learning. It draws on existing knowledge and experiences to enhance our understanding of ourselves as adult learners. Such insights are then applied to acquiring the fundamental skills for engagement with university culture. Skill development in information literacy and practising the academic conventions of writing and referencing are significant components of this course.
Independent Learning (EDHE40005) explores a variety of independent learning strategies for tertiary study. You investigate the strategies, which assist in the collection and organisation of information obtained from lectures, tutorials, reading and research. You will also learn some of the strategies involved in preparing essays, reports and tutorial presentations, as well as preparing for examinations and other forms of assessment.
Introductory Computing Skills (SKIL40005) aims to introduce computers and their use within a university system. Computing skills gained in this program will create a valuable foundation for all future study and career aspirations. You will learn how to email, edit and format text, access the Internet and reference websites, design cover pages and prepare that require Excel formulas. You are encouraged to progress at your own pace to allow for early completion, employing word processing and spreadsheet skills to maximise the presentation of all your program assessment work.
Academic Communication (EDHE40005) reinforces and builds upon the exploration of culture and learning and the development of academic communication skills. You will be provided with the opportunity to further refine your research, academic writing and referencing skills through engagement with 1st year university level materials. To further develop responsible custodianship, you are encouraged to exercise critical thinking skills through evaluation of evidence and argument. By examination of a diverse range of concepts, issues and theories, you will be prepared for the rigours of university study.
You also select four courses from the following list. You may need to discuss suitable courses with Nulloo Yumbah so that your program provides the necessary preparation for your further studies.
Introduction to Creative Writing (COMM40054) encourages you to think clearly and communicate those thoughts effectively in your creative writing. You will practise reading and writing and will have an opportunity to learn from other people's writing. You will practise writing by compiling and submitting written assessment items. After drafting, editing and 'polishing' written work, you will be encouraged to publish completed work on the Tertiary Entry Program (TEP) discussion list, in a newspaper or a magazine or through a selected publisher.
Numeracy Concepts and Applications (EDCU40029) aims to introduce, discuss and provide practice in some of the fundamental concepts, rules and methods of mathematics. The tutorials provide instruction and practice in mathematical technique as well as enhancing your confidence in applying your knowledge to practical solutions. The course is designed to be flexible enough to allow you to progress at your own pace and complete the course earlier if so desired.
Introductory Applied Science (SCIE40006) aims to provide a broad understanding of the part science plays in our lives and to equip custodians to be responsible caretakers of the earth. It addresses health and environmental management by covering areas of basic physiology, environmental ecology, population ecology, and interactions between communities and the environment.
Preparing for Health Sciences (SCIE40019) will enable students with no recent formal education in science to gain the necessary understanding of the basic principles of the major branches of science that will serve as a foundation for entry into relevant programs, such as nursing, health sciences, and related areas. You will develop study skills in selecting and evaluating scientific information. You will also enhance your knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of biology, chemistry, physics and related mathematical concepts, and their application in real-work contexts.
Preparing for Biology (BIOL40107) will prepare you for university study in the environmental, biomedical or life sciences. You will gain an introductory understanding of the main concepts in modern biology, particularly as they relate to humans. This course covers a range of topics including cell theory, organ systems, metabolism, genetics, evolution, taxonomy, ecology and environmental science.
Preparing for Chemistry (CHEM40078) will prepare you for university study in the chemical sciences. You will gain an introductory understanding of basic chemical concepts and learn to perform chemical calculations. This course covers a range of topics such as matter, molecules, chemical reactions, acids and bases, and organic chemistry.
Preparing for Physics (PHYS40192) will prepare you for university study in engineering or the physical sciences. You will gain an introductory understanding of the basic concepts in physics and learn to apply the principles of physics to solve problems of a physical nature in everyday life. Topics covered in this course include mechanics, electricity, electromagnetism, optics and waves, and atomic physics.
Introduction to Law in Australia (LAWS40047) gives an introduction to law in Australia at the present time. It discusses how law affects us every day in our lives. It examines the British and colonial foundations of Australian law and examines a variety of aspects of present day law. You may choose a particular area of interest to research.
Advanced Numeracy Concepts and Applications (EDCU40030) aims to introduce, discuss and provide practice in some of the fundamental concepts, rules and methods of advanced mathematics. Skills learnt in Advanced Numeracy Concepts and Applications will enable you to expand your knowledge of mathematics with confidence. The tutorials provide instruction and practice in mathematical technique, and enhance your skill base in applying your knowledge to practical situations. Assessment is designed to be flexible enough to allow you to progress at your own pace and complete the course earlier if so desired.
Indigenous Australians and Politics (INDG40007) introduces you to Australian politics. Beginning with colonial politics, it explores the parallel development of mainstream and Indigenous politics. Federation, rituals of government, political parties, the three levels of government and the parliamentary process are examined. At the same time, the course explores the progress of Indigenous Australians from protection, through segregation and assimilation to self-determination, and the present day political issues of ATSIC, Reconciliation, treaty and an Australian Republic.
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