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Handbook 2010

MURDOCH UNIVERSITY

Course Code

Course Title

G1032

DIPLOMA IN UNIVERSITY STUDIES (KATEC)

Kulbardi Aboriginal Tertiary Entrance Course

Kulbardi Centre

Qualification:
Kulbardi Aboriginal Tertiary Entrance Course: Diploma in University Studies (DipUniSt)

Availability:
Murdoch campus (internal)

Duration:
1 year full-time

The Kulbardi Aboriginal Tertiary Entrance Course will equip students with the necessary skills to undertake University degree studies or seek employment. On completion of the course, students graduate with a diploma award and are guaranteed an offer of a place in an undergraduate major (which is not subject to quota) of their choice.

The course has a core focus on skills necessary for successful University study and which are useful for many areas of employment. The units studied cover writing, research and communication in the context of enhancing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity. Students can also undertake elective themes in areas such as Social Sciences, Science, Education, Media and Aboriginal Culture.

Admission Requirements: Onshore course offerings:
This course is available to Indigenous students only.

English competence.

Unit Availability:
The availability of units is strictly dependent upon unit demand or availability from time to time.

For more information see here

Course Structure - 24 points

First Semester of Enrolment - 12 points

Core Units - 9 points

KAC061 Foundations of Formal Writing -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S2-internal

KAC062 Foundations of Information Technology -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S2-internal

KAC073 University Studies -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S2-internal

Specified Electives - 3 points

Select from the following:

KAC064 Foundations of the Media -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S2-internal

KAC068 Orientation Science A -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal

KAC067 Foundations of Aboriginal Cultures -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal

Second Semester of Enrolment - 12 points

Core Units - 9 points

TLC020 Introduction to University Learning -- 3 pts
Murdoch: DE6-internal, S1B-internal
Rockingham: DE6-internal, S1B-internal

KAC075 Foundations of Academic Writing -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S2-internal

KAC071 Study of Society and Politics -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S2-internal

OR

KAC063 Science Functions and Modelling -- 3 pts
NA 2010

Specified Electives - 3 points

Select from the following:

KAC067 Foundations of Aboriginal Cultures -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S2-internal

KAC070 Introduction to the Practice of Teaching -- 3 pts
NA 2010

KAC069 Orientation Science B -- 3 pts
Murdoch: S1-internal, S2-internal


Students should ensure they are familiar with the University's internal legislation, including provisions specifically relevant to their studies. See the University Regulations and Rules.

Cancellation of Courses, Minors and Units
The University reserves the right to cancel, without notice, any course, major, minor or unit if the number of students enrolled falls below limits set by the University.

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