Bridging Courses 2008The University of Wollongong is offering the following bridging courses during Summer session. Application forms will be available on enrolment day or you can request that one be sent to you by calling 02 4221 3927 or download the application form below. Bridging courses in BiologyThese courses are highly recommended if you have not studied biology before and are planning to undertake a degree at University that includes Biological Sciences. The aim of these courses is to provide you with the necessary background to undertake biology at University rather than cover all topics in HSC biology. Two courses are offered. The first, in February, covers material dealt with in Autumn Session (BIOL104) - evolution, biodiversity and ecology. The second, in July, covers material dealt with in Spring Session (BIOL103) - biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetics, and energy metabolism. The July bridging course is highly recommended for Nursing students enrolled in SCIE122. The courses include a combination of lectures, tutorials and practicals.
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Cost:
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$75 per course
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When:
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February bridging course: 11 to 15 February 2008, 1.30 - 4.30pm.
July bridging course: 14 to 18 July 2008, 9.30 - 12.30pm.
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Where:
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Building 42 Room 101 (February); Building 35 Room G 45 (July) .
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Textbook:
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Knox, Ladiges, Evans and Saint (3rd Edition)
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Contact:
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Slade Landauer on (02) 42213013, or in Building 35 Room G19.
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Bridging course in ChemistryThis course is highly recommended for high school leavers without HSC Chemistry and others thinking of taking Chemistry at University who do not have a background equivalent to HSC Chemistry. This subject will cover fundamental aspects of chemistry normally dealt with in high school science that will provide the necessary foundation for 1 st year Chemistry studies. TOPIC 1: Classification of Matter
TOPIC 2: Atomic Theory and Bonding
TOPIC 3: Nomenclature - Naming Chemical Compounds
TOPIC 4: Equations
TOPIC 5: Stoichiometry; Atomic weights and molecular weights; the mole; percentage composition by mass; empirical formulae; molecular formulae; relationship of moles to mass in chemical equations; limiting reagent, excess reagent, percentage yield.
TOPIC 6: Solution Stoichiometry
EXPERIMENT 1: Solubility
EXPERIMENT 2: Preparation of Solutions
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Cost:
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$150
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When:
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4 to 15 February 2008, 9.30am - 12.30pm,
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Where:
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Building 14 Room G01.
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Textbook:
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Course notes will be given out at the start of the course (included in cost)
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Contact:
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Dr. Glennys O'Brien on (02) 4221 3072, or in Building 18, Room 112
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An Appreciation of PhysicsThis course is recommended for students enrolling in any first year physics course, who have a limited background in physics. The course has been designed to provide you with an introduction to those concepts in physics that appear to defy common sense and are consequently most often misunderstood. These concepts include the nature of forces and their role in motion, work and energy. Difficulties with these concepts generally hamper progress in other areas of physics. The topics discussed will include: motion, vectors, co-ordinate systems, Newton 's Laws, gravitation, conservation laws, measurements and uncertainties. The course will include lectures, tutorials and practical work in our undergraduate physics laboratories, with the emphasis on problem solving and learning by example.
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Cost:
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$150
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When:
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4 to 15 February 2008, 1.30 - 4.30 pm
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Where:
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Building 1 Room G05.
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Contact:
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Faculty of Engineering on (02) 42213491.
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