Melbourne College of Education BOOKS
Prescribed Book
KEETON, W. T. — Biological Science (W. W. Norton & Co. Inc.) Reference
Biological Science: The Web of Life (Australian Academy of Science) All students will be required to supply themselves with certain items of equipment. Details of these requirements will be given at the beginning of the year.
PRACTICAL WORK
This is an integral part of the course and students are expected to submit written reports of laboratory exercises. A satisfactory standard of practical work must be attained before a student is eligible to pass the subject.
EXAMINATIONS
Examinations on both theoretical and practical aspects of the subject will be held during the year.
BIOLOGY Bl
A course of approximately 270 hours in which lectures and practical work are integrated throughout the year. In addition, all students will be required to review the literature within a selected area of biology and present a written report on it.
The course is available to students who have successfully completed Biology A and Chemistry A or approved equivalents.
SYLLABUS
An integrated approach to the systematic study of plants, animals and micro-organisms. Mechanisms and methods of classification, diagnostic fea- tures of the major groups and a survey of their evolutionary inter-relationships.
Some introductory aspects of plant and animal physiology relevant to the systematic study will also be considered.
PRACTICAL WORK
Laboratory work throughout the year and students may be required to attend field excursions from time to time.
BOOKS
A list of prescribed books and additional references will be provided at the beginning of the course.
EXAMINATIONS
Examinations will be held throughout the year. Details will be made available during the year.
BIOLOGY B2
A course of approximately 270 hours in which lectures and practical work are integrated throughout the year. In addition, all students will be
required to prepare and present a seminar relevant to a selected area of the course.
The course is available to students who are concurrently taking Biology Bi and to students who have successfully completed Biology B1 or an approved equivalent
SYLLABUS
A detailed study of the biology of populations and communities, including basic ecological considerations, animal behaviour studies, population genetics and evolution.
The course places particular emphasis on the problems of human popula- tions, considering, in particular, environmental pollution and population stress.
PRACTICAL WORK
Laboratory work throughout the year and field excursions held from time to time.
BOOKS
A list of recommended references will be provided at the beginning of the course.
EXAMINATIONS
Examinations on both theoretical and practical aspects of the course will be held throughout the year.
BIOLOGY C
A course of approximately 270 hours of theoretical and practical work throughout the year. In addition, all students are required to spend approxi- mately 90 hours planning and completing a satisfactory research investigation on a selected topic.
Units of work may include:
(i) Genetics;
(ii) Basic biochemistry;
(iii) General Physiology (cellular and whole organism).
This course is available to students who have successfully completed Biology B I or an approved equivalent
BOOKS
A list of prescribed books and additional references will be provided at the beginning of the course.
EXAMINATIONS
Examinations will be held throughout the year. Details will be made available during the year.
BIOLOGY CF
A course of approximately 180 hours designed to be taken in the fourth year of the Higher Diploma course — the same year as Practice Teaching.
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The course is available to students who have completed Biology B1 or an approved equivalent.
Units of work may include:
(i) Biochemistry;
(ii) Evolution;
(iii) Experimental ecology;
(iv) Genetics;
(v) A research investigation on an approved topic.
BOOKS
Text books and other requirements will be indicated throughout the year.
EXAMINATIONS
Examinations will be conducted at intervals during the course. Details will be made available during the year.
BIOLOGY D
A course of approximately 180 hours designed to be taken in the fourth year of the Higher Diploma course — the same year as Practice Teaching.
The course is available to students who have successfully completed Biology C or an approved equivalent.
Units of work may include:
(i) Advanced biochemistry;
(ii) Evolution;
(iii) Experimental ecology;
(iv) Advanced genetics;
(v) A study of a selected biological field (including excursions if required).
BOOKS
Textbooks and other requirements will be indicated during the year.
EXAMINATIONS
Examinations will be conducted at intervals during the course. Details will be made available during the year.
CHEMISTRY A SYLLABUS
The chief topics are as follows:
Chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms Chemical equilibrium
Electrochemistry
Atomic structure and chemical bonding Gases
Thermodynamics Phase equilibria
Elementary organic chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry and the periodic classification
A detailed syllabus for each topic will be provided for students.
LABORATORY WORK
Three hours per week throughout the year.
BOOKS
A reading guide will be distributed to students early in the course.
EXAMINATION
Assignment work will be continually assessed and, together with short tests during the year, will be taken into account in the final assessment.
Candidates must have completed a satisfactory practical course before being permitted to sit for the final examination, which will consist of one 3-hour and two 2-hour papers.
CHEMISTRY B SYLLABUS
STRUCTURE UNITS
General principles of spectroscopy
Spectroscopic methods in organic chemistry Inorganic Stereochemistry
Structure of silicates and oxides
Co-ordinate bond and crystal field theory Quantum mechanics and valence theory
THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETICS UNITS Principles of therodynamics
Thermodynamics of metal complex formation Principles of kinetics
Organic reaction mechanisms A
Kinetics and mechanism of reactions of co-ordination compounds OTHER UNITS
Heterocyclic and aromatic chemistry BOOKS
A reading guide will be distributed to students early in the course.
EXAMINATION
Seminars, laboratory and assignment work during the year will be taken into account in the final assessment. Some units will be examined terminally, some in the examination term at the end of the year.
CHEMISTRY C
A course of 10 units (approximately 72 lectures) with laboratory work (200 hours) and seminars/tutorials (40 hours).
SYLLABUS
Subject to certain restrictions the units will be chosen from the following list:-
Stereochemistry
Spectroscopic Methods A Radiochemistry A
Structural and Crystal Chemistry Valency
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Spectroscopic Methods B
Kinetics and Thermodynamics in Biology Nature of liquids
Organic Reaction Mechanisms B Surface Chemistry
Elementary Biological Chemistry Polymer and Free Radical Chemistry Non-aqueous systems
Lathanides and Actinides Industrial Chemistry
Surface and Catalytic Chemistry Literature Appreciation
Spectroscopic Analysis BOOKS
A reading guide will be distributed to students early in the course.
EXAMINATION
Seminars, laboratory and assignment work during the year will be taken into account in the final assessment. Some units will be examined terminally, some in the examination term at the end of the year.
CHEMISTRY D
A course of approximately 36 lectures, with 80 hours of laboratory work together with seminars and tutorials. About one-third of the course will be devoted to each of physical, inorganic and organic chemistry. Chemistry B is a pre-requisite for this course.
SYLLABUS
Selected units from Chemistry C.
BOOKS
As for Chemistry C.
EXAMINATION
Seminar, laboratory and assignment work, together with tests during the year, will be taken into account in a final assessment. Some units will be examined terminally, some in the examination term at the end the year.
DRAMA
(Department of Creative Arts, 117 Bouverie St., Carlton. Annexe: 631 Swanston St., Carlton.)
The Speech and Drama Department provides:
— major and sub-major course programs within the specific discipline Drama;
— single studies for students other than those taking major or sub-major sequences in Drama;
— method courses for students specializing in Drama;
— a tutorial program for all students requiring assistance in voice and speech;
— a Communication program for all students (for details refer Division II — Communication);