Bridging Courses 2013

The 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 1300 ASKUOW or download the application form below.

• Bridging course application form - Closing date 5 February, 2013. 

This form is to be used for all bridging courses. Completed application forms and payments can be done either in person to Student Central, Building 17 or posted to Student Central, Building 17, University of Wollongong NSW 2522  (cheque or credit card payments only). or fax your form to 02 4221 4322 (credit card payments only) or alternatively you could fax your form to 02 4221 4322 (credit card payments only).

 Bridging courses in Biology

This course is 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 this course is to provide you with the necessary background to undertake biology at University rather than cover all topics in HSC biology. The course covers material dealt with in Autumn Session - evolution, biodiversity and ecology (BIOL104), functional biology of plants and animals (BIOL105) and in Spring Session - biochemistry, cell structure and function, genetics, and energy metabolism (BIOL103). The course includes a combination of lectures, tutorials and practicals.
Cost: $100 per course
When: 18 to 22 February 2013, 1.30 to 5pm
Where: Lecture: 35.G20, 1:30 to 2:30
Practical: Building 42 Room 101, 2:30 to 5pm
Textbook: Campbell Biology 9th ed, Jane B Reece et al, Australian Version
Contact: Slade Landauer on (02) 42213013, or in Building 35 Room G19
Application forms can be downloaded from the link at the top of the page.

 Bridging course in Chemistry

This 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 chemistry and will provide the necessary foundation for 1st year Chemistry studies.
TOPIC 1: Matter, Calculations.
TOPIC 2: Atomic Theory and Bonding
TOPIC 3: Nomenclature - Naming Chemical Compounds
TOPIC 4: Chemical Equations
TOPIC 5: Stoichiometry: quantities in chemistry. Atomic weights and molecular weights; the mole; percentage composition by mass; empirical formulae; molecular formulae; relationship of moles to mass in chemical equations; reaction yield.
TOPIC 6: Solution Stoichiometry
3 hr lab class: EXPERIMENT 1: Solubility, EXPERIMENT 2: Synthesis of a Compound
Cost: $200
When: 11 to 22 February 2013, Mon-Thu 9.30am - 12.30pm (classes begin with a 1 hour interactive lecture followed by 2 hours of small group tutorials);
Fridays, timetable with lab included to be announced.
Where: Hope Theatre (Building 40 Room 153). Bridging Chemistry Student's manual given out on the first day.
Contact: Karin Maxwell on (02) 4221 5357, or in building 18, room G02 or email kmaxwell@uow.edu.au
Application forms can be downloaded from the link at the top of the page.

 An Appreciation of Physics

This 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.
Cost: $200
When: 11 to 22 February 2013, 1.30 - 4.30pm
Where: Building 6 Room 317
Contact: Faculty of Engineering on (02) 42213491
Application forms can be downloaded from the link at the top of the page.