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LEARNING OUTCOMESAfter successfully completing this subject, students should be able to:

FND 1 Describe the fundamental accounting concepts that are applied in the preparation of financial statements: business entity, monetary, period, cash accounting, accrual accounting, assets, liabilities, equity, revenue and expenses.

FND 2 Categorise sets of transactions of a service and a trading business in an accounting worksheet and prepare an income statement and a balance sheet from a worksheet or from other information provided.

FND 3 Calculate the following balance day adjustments: accrued expenses, prepaid expenses, straight line depreciation and reducing balance depreciation and record these adjustments in the accounting worksheet, the income statement and the balance sheet.

FND 4 Calculate the cost of a depreciable asset and the depreciation expense using the straight line and reducing balance methods of depreciation, record the depreciation expense in the income statement and the accumulated depreciation in the balance sheet and calculate the gain or loss on the sale of a depreciable asset.

FND 5 Describe the nature of cost volume analysis and calculate the following cost volume profit elements: the contribution margin, the break-even point, the quantity necessary to achieve a target or actual profit and conduct sensitivity testing for changes in volumes, prices and costs.

FND 6 Explain the main types of business structures, a sole trader, a partnership and a company and describe the advantages and disadvantages of each type of structure.

FND 7 Prepare the following financial statements of a company: a statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income using accrual accounting, a statement of financial position using accrual accounting and a statement of cash flows from comparative balance sheets and income statements using the direct method only.

FND 8 Describe the purpose of budgeting and prepare and interpret cash budget of a business.

FND 9 Describe the nature of cost volume analysis and calculate the following cost volume profit elements: the contribution margin, the break-even point, the quantity required to achieve a required profit and the margin of safety and conduct sensitivity testing for changes in volumes, prices and costs.

FND 10 Describe the nature of the major project investment analysis conducted by a large business and assess investment proposals using the payback period and the net present value method inclusive of income tax.

UNIT COMPONENTWeek Topic

1 Introduction to AccountingAssets, Liabilities and EquityThe Balance Sheet Income and ExpensesCash and Accrual AccountingThe Income Statement for a Service Business

2 The Income Statement for a Trading BusinessThe Accounting Worksheet for a Service Business

3 The Accounting Worksheet for a Trading BusinessDepreciation of a Non-Current Asset: Straight line method

4 Depreciation of a Non-Current Asset: Reducing balance methodRevision for Test 1

5 Break Even Analysis

6 Types of Business StructuresCompanies

7 Companies continued

8 Revision for Test 2

9 The Statement of Cash Flows

10 Cash BudgetsRatio Analysis

11 Ratio Analysis continuedRevision for Test 3

12 Capital BudgetingRevision

ASSESSMENTSAssessment Item Weighting Due Dates

Test 1 15% Week 4

Test 2 15% Week 8

Test 3 15% Week 11

Assignment 15% Week 11

Class Final Examination Covers depreciation, break even analysis, companies, the statement of cash flows, cash budgets and capital budgeting

30% Week 14 or 15

This subject covers the recording of business events in an accounting worksheet and the preparation of important accounting reports, such as, an income statement, a balance sheet and a statement of cash flows. Other topics include companies, depreciation, ratio analysis and cost volume profit analysis.

MIT FOUNDATION STUDIES UNIT DESCRIPTIONS

ACCOUNTING

PREREQUISITES AND ASSUMED KNOWLEDGEThere are no prerequisites for this subject.

TEXT REQUIREDDoyle, A. 2017. Introduction to Accounting 1 and 2



LEARNING OUTCOMESObjective 1 Students demonstrate a conceptual knowledge and understanding of Biology by recounting and using appropriate scientific terminology in the following areas:Biological molecules and CellsCellular processesMulticellular organisms systemsHomeostasisPathogens and the Immune systemsThe Immune SystemHeredityEvolution and Continuity of species

Objective 2 Students select, use and/or construct appropriate representations, including diagrams, models and flow charts, to communicate conceptual understanding, solve problems and make predictions

Objective 3 Students safely, competently and methodically conduct scientific investigations.

Objective 4 Students construct scientific reports where they:

■ Create a hypothesis ■ Predict outcomes ■ Collect data and record observations ■ Appropriately represent and analyse data ■ Evaluate findings and experimental design

and ■ Draw conclusions

Objective 5 Students interpret scientific texts, and evaluate models, processes, claims and conclusions by considering the quality of available evidence; and use reasoning to construct scientific arguments

This unit is designed to provide students with an overview basic biological concepts, both anatomical and physiological. Including how structure and function supports cellular metabolism, background into the and endocrine system as well as the complex interactions between body systems in response to changes in the internal and external environments. Other topics include feedback systems, and the transmission of genetic material.


BIOLOGY


TEXT REQUIREDYear 12 Biology: Student workbook 2015.. 20th edn. Biozone, Ql. Year 12 Biology: Model Answers 2015. Biozone, Ql.


1 Units of life

Students learn about the different types of biological molecules, and the different organelles that cells consist of.

2 Cellular Processes that occur in cells are investigated. These include transport, enzymes and cellular respiration and photosynthesis.

3-4 Students study the different organ systems processes that multicellular organisms need including gas exchange systems, digestive systems, transport systems and how organisms excrete waste products.

5-6 Homeo-stasis

How organisms maintain a constant internal environment. Topics investigated include: thermoregulation, regulation of blood glucose levels, regulation of the blood, and water and salt regulation.

7-8 Students investigate how organisms protect themselves from contagious diseases.

9 DNA DNA is central to the working of a cell, and as such there are many important processes involving DNA. These include DNA replication, Protein synthesis, mitosis and meiosis.

10 Heredity Students investigate genes and how traits are passed from one generation to the next. Students complete monohybrid and dihybrid crosses using punnet squares, and investigate autosomal and sex linked traits.

11-12 The process of evolution by natural selection is studied, as well as other factors that can lead to evolution. Evidence for evolution is considered, as well as the process of speciation.

13 Revision 13 Revision Topics from previous weeks are revised for the exam.


Assessment 1Class Participation

10% Continuous

Assessment 2Tests

30% Week 7Week 13

Assessment 3Lab Report

10% Week 11

Assessment 4 Extended Answer

10% Week 8

Assessment 5Final ExaminationCovers all subject content

40% Week 14 or 15



LEARNING OUTCOMES1. Describe the relationships between (atomic

and molecular) structure and (macroscopic) properties and uses.

2. Use chemical equations to illustrate chemical reactions.

3. Use and apply mathematical problem-solving techniques to solve quantitative problems.

4. Categorize and represent chemical reactions using a range of accepted methods.

5. Operate safely in the laboratory, collect observations and measurements for further analysis.

6. Analyse recorded data and infer possible explanations.

7. Evaluate inferences using collected evidence and accepted models.

This unit is designed for students who need to develop an understanding of the basic foundation concepts of Chemistry including relationships between atomic and molecular structures, chemical reactions and the analysis of recorded data. This unit will also provide students with fundamental laboratory skills required for the study of Chemistry at a tertiary level.


CHEMISTRY


TEXT REQUIREDFundamentals of Chemistry – compiled by Kate Rowen, this text is available from the Murdoch Bookshop and Pearson Education Australia (www.pearson.com.au).


1 Matter

2 Elements

3 Compounds

4 Chemical Composition

5 States of Matter 1

6 States of Matter 2

7 Chemical Reactions 1

8 Chemical Reactions 2

9 Chemical Quantities 1

10 Chemical Quantities 2

11 Organic Compounds 1

12 Organic Compounds 2

13 Revision

14-15 Final Examination


Participation 10% Ongoing

Laboratory Report Portfolio 1

10% Week 5

Laboratory Report Portfolio 2

20% Week 11

Test 1 15% Week 7

Test 2 15% Week 12

Final Examination 30% Week 14 and 15



LEARNING OUTCOMESObjective 1 A) Investigate ideas and generate proposals

B) Develop solutions that meet recognised standards

C) Evaluate computer based solutions

Objective 2 A) Select the appropriate applications and

computer-based system components

B) Describe the nature of the interactions between the elements of computer-based systems

C) Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of the emerging nature of information systems, technologies and processes within a historical context

Objective 3 A) Apply a range of problem-solving techniques

when maintaining or developing computer- based systems

B) Use appropriate communication methods and tools to explain information technology concepts

C) Apply organisational skills to identify and use appropriate hardware and software resources when maintaining or developing a computer-based system

Objective 4 A) Describe how developers’ attitudes and

values affect the development of computer-based systems

B) Describe how users’ attitudes and values affect the development and use of computer-based systems

C) Critically analyse and discuss ethical use of current and potential computer-based systems/technologies and their social impact on individuals and society

TOPICS TO BE COVEREDTopic

Computers in Context ■ History of computers ■ Interaction of computer components ■ Programming languages

Programming Basics ■ Record and Run Macros ■ Condition Statements ■ Syntax and Logical errors

System Development Life Cycle ■ Computer aided software engineering ■ Systems Analysis -converting practices into computer programs

■ Backup and Recovery ■ Legacy Software

Communication and the Internet ■ “The Cloud” ■ Network types and equipment ■ Communication protocols ■ Cyber security and threats ■ Computer crime ■ Surveillance ■ Cyber-warfare ■ Big data ■ Artificial Intelligence ■ The future of IT

Data Management ■ Relational Databases ■ Tables and Fields ■ Creating Databases ■ Queries ■ Forms and Reports


Theory Test 10% Week 2

Practical Test 15% Week 5

Database Test 15% Week 9

Presentation 20% TBD - Weekly

Final Exam 30% Week 14 and 15


The purpose of the unit is to examine key concepts and develops practical and theoretical skills in the field of Information Technology. Students will investigate computer related issues and develop solutions through the use of software development tools and standard industry practices. Students will also be introduced to data management techniques and database systems.


COMPUTER SCIENCE

PREREQUISITES AND ASSUMED KNOWLEDGEStudents must have a passing grade in an introductory computing course or equivalent to enrol in this unit.

TEXT REQUIREDWilliams, Brian K., and Stacy C. Sawyer. Using Information Technology: A Practical introduction to Computers & Communications 11th Edition. New York: McGraw Hill, 2015.



LEARNING OUTCOMES1. Economic Analysis and Interpretation Students demonstrate an understanding of economic data by applying the tools of economic analysis. Students are able to:

1.1 demonstrate an understanding of the aims and contributions of economic theory

1.2 identify, analyse and correctly interpret economic data

1.3 communicate an understanding of economic events and current economic circumstances by applying the main concepts, terms and tools of economic analysis

2. Dynamics of the Economy Students understand how economic forces influence the operation of the economy. Students are able to:

2.1 distinguish the economic forces at work in the economy

2.2 evaluate economic outcomes based on economic theory and models

2.3 identify stakeholders in the economy and understand how the decisions and trade-offs made by these stakeholders affect the operation of the economy

3. Economic Evaluation and Policy Students apply economic analysis to assess different economic problems and evaluate the effects of economic policies on the economy. Students are able to

3.1 understand the role of economic policy in the management of the economy

3.2 analyse the effects of economic policy and actions of government and other authorities

3.3 evaluate different policy options to manage economic problems

This unit is designed to provide students with an introduction to the world of economics, where they learn the vital role of economics in the functioning and well-being of societies. This unit will equip students with knowledge of the basic principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. They will gain an understanding of how economies operate, how economics influences individual and business decision-making processes and the role of government intervention in the form of economic policies.


ECONOMICS


TEXT REQUIREDMaley, Sean, and Welker, Jason. Pearson Baccalaureate: Economics. 2011. Harlow: Pearson Education Limited.


1 1. The Foundations of Economics2. Competitive Markets: Demand and

Supply

2 2. Competitive Markets: Demand and Supply

3. Market Equilibrium

3 4. Elasticities

4 5. Government Intervention – Price Controls

6. Costs, Revenues and Profits

5 6. Costs, Revenues and Profits

6 7. Perfect Competition

7 8. Monopoly

8 9. Measuring National Economic Performance

9 10. Aggregate Demand and Aggregate Supply Case Study Analysis Submission

10 11. Unemployment12. Inflation

11 13. Economic Growth14. Fiscal Policy

12 14. Fiscal Policy15. Monetary Policy

13 15. Monetary Policy

14-15 Exams


Assessment 1Test 1: Topics 1-4

20% Week 4

Assessment 2Case Study Analysis: Topics 6-8

10% Week 9

Assessment 3Test 2: Topics 9-12

20% Week 11

Assessment 4Final ExaminationCovers all subject con-tent, topics 1-15

40% Week 14-15


10% Ongoing



LEARNING OUTCOMES1. Manipulate English language to correctly

paraphrase and summarise key ideas.

2. Use a range of reading skills and techniques to approach difficult written texts

3. Demonstrate an appropriate level of English both orally and written.

4. Plan and create oral and written multimodal texts that demonstrate understanding of how to position audience/ reader to accept a particular point of view.

5. Select information and identify how and for what purpose it was constructed.

6. Modify texts aurally and written to appropriately suite different contexts, purposes and audiences. (With a tertiary focus of discussion groups, communication with teachers, formal and informal language requirements.)

7. Differentiate between an author’s opinion and fact and explain how it was constructed.

8. Demonstrate ability to write in a report style.


1 Australia – an overview

2 The Australian People








10 Australian Systems

11 Australian Systems

12 Language in Australia

13 Exam Preparation/ Exams


Assessment 1 2% each. (20 % total)

Week 3-12

Assessment 2 30% (15% each)

Week 7

Assessment 3 10% Week 10

Assessment 4 30% (7.5%), (7.5%), (15%)

Week 13 Week 13 Week 14-15

Assessment 5 Class Participation

10% Ongoing

This unit is designed to develop students’ English language skills and study skills to a level that will allow students to successfully transition into tertiary study in Australia. The unit focuses on developing speaking, reading, listening, writing, summarizing and note taking skills in an Australian historical and cultural context.


ESSENTIAL AUSTRALIAN STUDIES


TEXT REQUIREDThere is no set textbook for this course.



LEARNING OUTCOMES1. Analyse and evaluate how similar themes,

issues, ideas and concepts are treated in academic texts in order to be able to preview and read literary, visual and graphical texts critically.

2. Recognize the ways academic language patterns can create shades of meaning. Identify and apply the role of the audience in making meaning.

3. Create a range of texts:

■ using appropriate language and stylistic features to sustain a voice and perspective

■ using nuanced language ■ synthesising ideas and opinions to develop

complex argument including critical, analytical and creative thinking

■ substantiating and justifying their own responses using academic textual evidence

■ using appropriate quotation and referencing protocols including application of academic integrity

■ using strategies for planning, drafting, editing and proofreading

■ using accurate spelling, punctuation, syntax and metalanguage.

■ developing clearer and more concise expression of ideas;

■ developing organised academic arguments.

4. Reflect on their own and others’ academic texts and opinions by:

■ analysing and evaluating how different texts represent similar ideas in different ways

■ comparing and evaluating a variety of academic texts.

■ analysing, evaluating and identifying how attitudes and perspectives underpin academic texts.

■ questioning the assumptions and values in academic texts.

■ discussing and evaluating readings of academic texts.

■ discussing how academic texts resonate with, or challenge, their own responses.

■ developing clearer and more concise expression of ideas.

5. Evaluate and describe different perspectives, attitudes and values represented in academic and visual texts by:

■ analysing content, and purpose. ■ exploring aspects of context to develop

critical analysis.

6. Produce a structured oral presentation and use appropriate language to participate thoughtfully in discussion. Evaluate different perspectives, attitudes and values represented in current social issues.

7. Develop analytical,creative and conceptual thinking and problem solving and develop coherent arguments to support critical analysis.

8. Identify and demonstrate academic research strategies and methodologies in order to research, communicate, analyse and present information through self-directed and independent inquiry.


1 The Communication Process

2-3 Academic Skills

4-6 Essay Writing

6-10 Oral Presentations

10-13 Report Writing



10% Ongoing

Assessment 2Essay

20% Week 7

Assessment 3Presentation

20% Week 10

Assessment 4 Report Plan

10%

Assessment 5Report

20% Week 13

Assessment 6Critical Thinking Journal

20% Week 4 Week 8 Week 10 Week 12

This unit is designed to enable students to develop the oral and written skills that are required for tertiary level studies. It includes the skills and knowledge required to gather, organize and present information using the most efficient communication processes. Students will learn effective strategies to research and analyse information from a variety of sources and present that information in essays, oral presentations and reports.


INTRODUCTION TO ACADEMIC COMMUNICATION


TEXT REQUIREDAcademic Culture. A Student’s Guide to Studying at University. By: Jean Brick. Maria Herke. Deanna Wong. 3rd Edition.



LEARNING OUTCOMES ■ Students explain and develop an awareness

of various audiences which media products are targeted towards to create meaning. (Audience)

■ Students evaluate the media’s approach and effects towards representing gender, race, class, and geographical location. (Representation)

■ Students apply knowledge of media skills, codes, and conventions of journalism, public relations and digital media technologies to create media products. (Production)


1 The Media: What? Why? How?

2 Journalism – media language. Technologies and processes in journalistic media.

3 Journalism - representation of issues and how the selection process changed values in society.

4 Journalism skills and processes.

5 Advertising – Media language. Power and persuasion of media productions.

6 Production of advertisements. Students analyse print advertising with feedback from teacher.

7 Social Media Language – persuasion and power of media.

8 Social Media audiences. How media construct perception of issues or topics of brands.

9 Social Media skills specifically writing for an online environment.

10 Public Relations Language – using the media to specifically comment on social or political values.

11 Public Relations audiences – pitching to the right demographic. Group oral presentation techniques.

12 Public Relations skills – applying the skills in a group environment, managing time, group members, negotiating production processes and applying effective solutions.

13 Review and revision for exam by looking at a practice exam.






Assessment 5 30% Week 14 and 15


10% Ongoing

This unit provides students with the opportunity to develop life skills which will enable them to analyse these forms of communication. Students learn how journalism, public relations, social media and advertising manipulate their products to construct representations of people, places and events. Students are encouraged to be users and creators of media products, and seriously consider the important role and effects of the audiences in which they target.


INTRODUCTION TO MEDIA


TEXT REQUIREDJason Bainbridge, Nicola Goc and Liz Tynan. Media and Journalism, 3rd Edition. 2015. Oxford University Press: Victoria.



LEARNING OUTCOMES ■ Understand and apply concepts and

techniques in algebra to manipulate and evaluate linear and non-linear expressions

■ Apply algebraic and graphical techniques to solve practical problems involving linear equations

■ Understand and apply the distinction between arithmetic and geometric sequences and their applications

■ Apply the concepts in arithmetic and geometric sequences to model and solve practical problems involving linear and exponential growth and decay

■ Understand and apply the concepts and techniques involved in computing simple and compound interest in a range of practical situations

■ Understand and apply the concepts and techniques in consumer and financial arithmetic to solve practical problems

involving reducing balance loans, annuities and perpetuities

■ Understand and apply the concepts and techniques used in the analysis of univariate data

■ Understand and apply the concepts and techniques used in the analysis of bivariate data, using technology where appropriate

■ Understand and apply the concepts and techniques used in the analysis of time series data

■ Apply the statistical investigation process to conduct investigations in contexts involving univariate data, bivariate data and time series data, using technology where appropriate

■ Communicate arguments and strategies using appropriate mathematical terminology when solving problems

■ Develop mathematical literacy so as to be able to use mathematical concepts and tools to interpret information in various contexts and make sound judgements and decisions


1 Algebra and Sequences



4 Consumer and Financial Arithmetic



7 Statistics

8 Statistics

9 Statistics

10 Statistics

11 Statistics

12 Statistics

13 Exam Revision


Assessment 1Test 1: Algebra and Sequences

10% Week 4

Assessment 2Test 2: Consumer and Financial Arithmetic

15% Week 8

Assessment 3Test 3: Univariate and Bivariate Data Analysis

15% Week 11

Assessment 4 Statistics Assignment – Bivariate Data Analysis

10% Week 13


10% N/A

Assessment 6Final ExaminationCovers all subject content

40% Week 14 and 15

This unit is designed to equip students with knowledge of mathematical concepts and tools to foster their problem-solving skills. This unit covers the foundational themes of algebra, consumer and financial arithmetic and statistics to give students a preparation for entry into further studies in a non-Science, Technology or Engineering context, i.e. in Arts, Business or Education pathways.


INTRODUCTORY MATHEMATICS


TEXT REQUIREDNelson Senior Maths General 12 for the Australian Curriculum by Natalie Caruso, Karen McMullen, Tracey MacBeth-Dunn, Karen O’Gorman, Sue Garner, Greg Neal



LEARNING OUTCOMESOutcome 1 - Design

A) Apply a design process when creating or modifying information solutions using digital technologies in response to a client brief.

B) Research and assess ideas considering alternative solutions and evaluate proposals in an efficient and appropriate manner.

C) Apply skills in management, communication and teamwork in relation to individual and group activities

Outcome 2 – Communication Technologies

A) Apply information technology knowledge, skills, and recommended practices and techniques

B) Select appropriate software to achieve client-driven solutions

C) Recall digital concepts, formats and terminology

D) Apply and demonstrate an understanding of the nature and function of information technologies to a specific practical situation

Outcome 3 Technology in Society

A) Students assess how legal, ethical and social considerations are interconnected in the development of digital solutions.

B) Evaluate the legal, ethical and social consequences that digital developments have in effectively securing data understand the legal, ethical and social implications of data distribution.

UNIT COMPONENTTopic

Computer Basics ■ Digital concepts and terminology ■ Nature and function of computers ■ Hardware (types and functions) ■ Role of and types software

Connectivity and Communication ■ Networks

– Types ■ The internet

– History – Makeup – Ethical and legal concerns

■ Social Media – Role in society – Ethical and legal concerns

■ Media ■ Online Security ■ Online Privacy ■ Environmental concerns

Presentation Skills ■ Learn features and presentational skills through PowerPoint

■ Customise and edit PowerPoint slides using Auto Layout

■ Use tools to format presentation slides by applying animation and Transitions

■ Incorporate sound and movies into a presentation ■ Use hyperlinks within presentations

Word Processing ■ Microsoft Windows and Word interface ■ Using shortcuts, mastering the formatting toolbars and ribbons

■ Enter text, execute file operations such as creating, saving, printing, opening and closing

■ Editing documents using basic editing functions such as copy, cut, paste, move, insert, overtype and replace

■ Advanced formatting of documents by text alignment, creating bullets and numbering, tabulation and tab leaders, indenting paragraphs, centring text and creation of a Table of Content

■ Improve documents by inserting graphics using clipart and WordArt.

■ Use of headers and footers and page numbering. ■ Use of page and section breaks, paper size and orientation, margins and referencing

■ Develop and format tables within a document, entering data into table

Spreadsheets ■ Understand usefulness of spreadsheets and how it helps in data processing

■ Familiarise with Microsoft Excel screen ■ Create spreadsheets to perform calculations using Auto sum, formulas and absolute referencing

■ Improve data processing efficient using AutoFill, formatting spreadsheets

■ Solutions using functions IF, SumIF CountIF among others

■ Create and format charts using data on spreadsheets

This unit is designed to explore the advanced formatting options and features of the Microsoft Office suite and takes the students through practical exercises in producing professional looking documents and multimedia presentations. The class will also explore the place of computers in today’s society through an examination of ethical, legal and practical issues. Students will be encouraged to search the internet for supplementary and complementary materials to enhance their presentational skills.


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY FOR ACADEMIC STUDIES


TEXT REQUIREDWempen, Faithe. Computing Fundamentals, IC3 Edition. West Sussex: Wiley, 2014.


Terminology and concepts test

10% Week 2

Research assignment 25% Week 9

Excel Test 20% Week 12

Presentation 30% Week 13

In class tasks 5% Ongoing




LEARNING OUTCOMES1. Students understand the interrelationships

between business and society. In achieving this outcome, students:

■ understand the impact of economic environments, government policies and legal requirements on business activity (PESTLE).

■ Evaluate management strategies in response to changes in internal and external influences.

2. Describe how organisational practices, procedures and structures function including planning, goal setting, dealing with change, decision making and promoting creativity and innovation.

3. Discuss the social and ethical responsibilities of management including responsible participation in business activity:

■ Analyse and evaluate ethical and socially responsible business behaviour.

■ Discuss and analyse the major stakeholder groups.

4. Summarise, examine and evaluate how leadership, and motivation function in management

5. Discuss communication processes and examine conflict within business including:

■ Examine information required for effective business operations including professional communication, cross cultural communication and barriers to effective communication.

■ Describe the causes and benefits of conflict and conflict management within an business environment

6. Understand globalisation, its processes and effects on business, governance, the environment and society.

7. Conduct investigations into contemporary business issues through examination and appraisal of hypothetical and actual business situations/case studies. Discuss the factors contributing to the success or failure of small to large enterprises.


1 Introduction to Management and Controls

2 An organisation’s internal and external environmentEthics and social responsibility

3-4 Decision making

5-6 Goals, plans and strategic management

7 Globalisation

7-8 Change, conflicts and their challenges

8 Motivation: A key to success

8 Managing groups and teams

9 Human Resource Management

10 Motivation

11 Leading

12 Managerial communication

13 Exam Preparation

14-15 Exams



10% Ongoing

Assessment 2Report

20% Week 6

Assessment 3Group Presentation

20% Week 10

Assessment 4 Essay

20% Week 13

Assessment 6Final Examination

30% Week 14 and 15

This unit is designed to give students an awareness of the role of management within various types of businesses in Australia and the wider trading community. It provides an overview of the influencing factors to be considered by managers and includes aspects such as planning, organising, developing strong leadership skills, monitoring performances, and developing creativity and innovation.


MANAGEMENT


TEXT REQUIREDBartol, K., Tein, M., Matthews, G., Sharma, B and Scott-Ladd, B. (2011) Management Foundations: A Pacific Rim Focus. Edition 3e, McGraw-Hill Irwin, North Ryde, NSW 2113, Australia.



LEARNING OUTCOMESDescribe the nature of marketing including the concept of an exchange of value, utility, the marketing mix, the marketing concept, the value chain, the supply chain and the evolution of marketing.

Examine the concept of competitive advantage, the strategic business unit and the alternative business growth strategies.

Describe the different levels of planning that exist in a large business and use planning tools including a PEST Analysis, a SWOT Analysis, the BCG Matrix and a marketing plan.

Describe the components and uses of a marketing information system, primary and secondary sources of data, the marketing research process and evaluate the main marketing research methods.

Analyse the consumer decision making process and identify key factors that influence consumer buying decisions.

Identify the characteristics of business to business (industrial) markets, the buying situations of a business and the personnel involved in the buying decisions of a business.

Explain the process of developing a target market strategy and describe the main methods of segmenting a market.

Analyse the dimensions of a product including the product life cycle, the types of consumer and business to business products, the stages in the adoption of a new product, the factors that affect the rate of product adoption, product adopter categories, product innovation, branding and packaging.

Describe the main pricing objectives of a business, the factors that affect the pricing of a product, pricing strategies and legal and illegal pricing tactics.

Describe the business to consumer communications process, the purpose of integrated marketing communications, the AIDA model of advertising, push and pull promotional strategies and the common promotional methods of a business.

Describe the distribution process of a product including the functions of a distribution channel and the main types of distribution channels.

Describe the characteristics of a service, the ways of classifying a service and the measurement of service quality.

Examine the factors that determine the success of global marketing and describe alternative international marketing strategies.


1 Introduction to Marketing

2 Marketing Planning

3 Marketing Research

4 Consumer BehaviourBusiness to Business Marketing

5 Target Marketing Strategy


7 Product

8 Price and Promotion

9 Promotion and Distribution


11 Services and Global Marketing

12 Revision

13 Revision

14 Examinations

15 Examinations


Test 1 15% Week 6

Test 2 15% Week 10

Group Marketing Plan 10% Week 8

Oral Presentation of Marketing Plan

10% Week 11

Class Participation 10% Ongoing

Final Exam 40% Week 14 and 15

This unit focuses on the role of marketing in business. The topics covered include marketing planning, market segmentation, marketing research and marketing mix strategies. This unit will prepare students for the study of marketing at university level and will provide students with an important work or small business skill.


MARKETING


TEXT REQUIREDDoyle, A. 2016. Foundations of Marketing: 1st ed. Perth: Venture Publishing.



LEARNING OUTCOMES ■ Identify and organise information related to

solving mathematical problems; ■ Identify simpler, related problems; ■ Separate large problems into smaller sub-

problems; ■ Choose, plan and use appropriate

mathematical methods; ■ Choose and apply appropriate methods of

processing — mental, written, and electronic ■ Check that solutions fit specifications and

interpret solutions into real-world contexts; ■ Support or contest mathematical conclusions

using standard mathematical methods; ■ Communicate methods, reasoning and results

using appropriate methods and technologies.


1 Numeracy

2 Numeracy

3 Trigonometry

4 Trigonometry

5 Trigonometry

6 Calculus

7 Calculus

8 Calculus

9 Calculus

10 Linear Algebra

11 Linear Algebra

12 Linear Algebra

13 Exam Revision



10% N/A





Assessment 6 35% Week 14 and 15

This unit is designed to build on many components presented in Introductory Mathematics. It is designed to enable students to develop their skills with calculations and problem-solving that are required for tertiary-level studies and to provide sound preparation for students intending to pursue tertiary studies in areas of Science (including Computer Science) and Engineering.


MATHEMATICS FOR SCIENCE

PREREQUISITES AND ASSUMED KNOWLEDGEIntroductory Mathematics is a pre-requisite for Mathematics for Science. Students who have studied Business Mathematics should have gained a mark near 70% in that subject to have a reasonable chance of success in Mathematics for Science.

TEXT REQUIREDMathematics for Science Notes and Examples



LEARNING OUTCOMES ■ Examine and critique complex media

language systems used in a variety of digital and non-digital media products. (Media languages)

■ Apply knowledge of digital media skills, codes, and methods on various media technologies to create media products. (Production)

■ Explain and develop an awareness of the impact on audiences to create meaning through film art, industry and history. (Audience)


1 Film in society. ■ Artistic and cultural benefits of film. ■ Camera codes and conventions – analyse and look at current examples of visual medium.

■ Camera codes and conventions – the visual language of film.

2 Sound design in film. ■ Analyse and view current examples of sound medium.

■ Sound for production. ■ Students experiment with recording sound. ■ Editing art and techniques.

3 Lighting for film art. ■ Analyse and look at current examples of lighting in film. Students experiment with lighting.

■ Film Analysis. ■ Students view and critically discuss a feature film.

■ Film Reviews.

4 Oral Presentations. ■ Analyse and look at current examples of oral presentations.

■ Students experiment with oral presentation styles and techniques.

5 Preproduction – narrative. ■ Structure, plots, multiple viewpoints, manipulation of narrative structure, chronological order.

■ Preproduction – narrative. ■ Genre and styles, characters, settings, conflicts, resolutions.

■ Preproduction – screenplays. ■ Analyse and look at current examples of storytelling and narrative construction.

6 Preproduction – narrative. ■ Students experiment with creating narratives.

■ The importance of an audience. Representation can construct meaning in society, culture, gender and race.

■ The writing process. ■ Editing and publishing short stories online.

7 Preproduction – screenplays transforming into visuals.

■ Auteur theory. How meaning is encoded by filmmaker into the film. How audiences can be manipulated (symbols).

■ Preproduction – planning for a shoot. Narrative and storyboarding.

■ Preproduction – planning for a shoot. The effects of budgets on short films. Censorship and classification issues affecting short film production.

8 Filming a short film (self-portrait). ■ Editing and publishing a short film (self-portrait).

9 Preproduction – the industry. ■ Independent media vs commercial

media. Niche vs commercial audiences’ expectations of media products. Creating a product for an either niche vs commercial. Funding arrangements in Australia.

■ Preproduction – on set.

This unit is designed to give students the opportunity to practice with various digital media technologies. When producing media work, students learn to make decisions about all aspects of production, including creative choices across pre-production, production and post-production phases. Students will create and experiment with media products, resulting in established specific industry required skills. This empowers students with confidence that they can create successful and media products with purpose.


MEDIA PRODUCTION


TEXT REQUIREDMick Hurbis-Cherrier. Voice and Vision, a Creative Approach to Narrative Film and DV Production, 2nd Edition. 2012. Focus Press: Burlington.


Test 1 15% Week 4

Test 2 15% Week 8

Test 3 15% Week 11

Assignment 15% Week 11

Class Final Examination Covers depreciation, break even analysis, companies, the statement of cash flows, cash budgets and capital budgeting

30% Week 14 or 15



LEARNING OUTCOMES ■ Demonstrate an understanding of physics by

identifying which laws to use, and applying those laws to situations (across the physics curriculum at Year 11 and 12 ATAR level)

■ Interpret and apply the laws and models of physics to solve real-world problems (by drawing diagrams, stating known and unknown values, selecting relevant formulae, and solving the formulae)

■ Conduct scientific investigations into real-world phenomena (including identifying variables, systematically controlling variables, recording and analyzing data, and analyzing results and linking findings to the literature)

■ Communicate physics understanding, findings, arguments and conclusions using appropriate representations, modes and genres. (through appropriate representations and use of oral and written communication strategies)


1 Introduction

2 Equations of motion

3 Motion in 2 dimensions

4 Newton’s Laws of Motion

5 Work and power

6 Momentum

7 Thermodynamics

8 Electrostatics

9 Electricity

10 Light

11 Nuclear physics

12 Radiation health

13 Review



10% Week 1-13

Assessment 2Knowledge tests

30% Week 5, 9, 12

Assessment 3Extended experimental investigation

30% Week 2, 6, 8, 11, 13

Assessment 4Final Examination

30% Examination weeks

Physics is a discipline that aims to explore and explain the elementary workings of the universe through the fundamental principles of energy and matter. This core subject provides students with an overview of some of the fundamental principles of Physics, including topics such as: motion, force, energy, heating and cooling, nuclear, electricity and light.


PHYSICS


TEXT REQUIREDNo required text

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