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TG012 Psychology
Hawthorn
A subject in the Victorian Certificate of Education (Adult
VCE).
Objectives and content
Students will be introduced to psychology as the science of
human behaviour. This subject touches almost every aspect
of our lives and should provide students with insight into
the everyday phenomena of human actions, attitudes, and
motives. The course combines theory with practical
exercises and activities.
TG013 Environmental Studies
Hawthorn
A subject in the Victorian Certificate of Education (Adult
VCE).
Objectives and content
Unit 3 involves an investigation of the components of the
ecosphere which are used or developed to satisfy human
needs. The conceptual framework environment function,
human impact and conservation is used to consider the
environmental implications of the extraction, production
and consumption of resources. Examples are selected from
flow, stock and continuous resources, with at least one
resource examined in an Australian context. Unit 4: A
Sustainable Earth focuses on the interdependence of the
biotic and abiotic components of the ecosphere and the
role of human activity in both modifying and restoring the
self-sustaining nature of the Earth's life support system.
TG014 Political Studies
Hawthorn
A subject in the Victorian Certificate of Education (Adult
VCE).
Obj ves and content
Unit 3: Political systems and structure of power looks at
v, the political systems of Australia and one other country. In
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-. each case, the relationship between political institutions
and the core values, beliefs and principles of the society are
explored. The actual operation of political systems is
2 considered with reference to the institutional frameworks
on which they are based. Unit 4: Political systems and
structure of power takes a key example of public policy in
Australia and examines it in detail to enhance
understanding of political decision making. Attention is
paid to the ways in which debate is conducted, support for
various positions is mobilised and influence exerted. The
implications for the role of government in the system are
explored. Political change in another country is analysed in
terms of its source, opposition and effect both within the
country and beyond.
TG015 Human Development in Society
Hawthorn/Prahran
A subject in the Victorian Certificate of Education (Adult
VCE).
Objedives and content
Unit 3: People, food and nutrition examines the vital role
of food in people's lives, its importance in physiological
development and its role in the development of social and
cultural patterns. The numerous influences on food choice
and the effect of the availability of a great variety of foods
on food trends in Australia is also examined. Unit 4:
Growth and development examines growth and
development across the human life span, including factors
affecting growth and development, the management of
resources at difference stages of the life span, and
community resources available to assist growth and
development.
TGOl7 English as a Second Language (ESL)
Hawthorn/Prahran
A subject in the Victorian Certificate of Education (Adult
VCE) .
Objectives and content
Although no longer a separate subject, a special English
course conducted within VCE English guidelines will cater
specifically for students whose first language is not English.
Students may apply to be assessed under VBOS ESL
guidelines if they have been living in Australia for less than
six years and their first language is not English.
TG039 Further Mathematics
Hawthorn/Prahran
A subject in the Victorian Certificate of Education (Adult
VCE).
Obj ves and content
Content: Compulsory core: Probability and Statistics.
Options: From - Arithmetic and Applications; Probability
and Statistics; Geometry and Trigonometry; Graphs and
Relations; Business Related Mathematics; Networks and
Decision Mathematics.
TG040 Specialist Mathematics
Hawthorn/Prahran
A subject in the Victorian Certificate of Education (Adult
VCE).
Objectives and content
Assumed knowledge: Mathematics Methods 3 and 4.
Content: Core - Coordinate geometry; trigonometry;
algebra; calculus; differential equations; kinematics; vectors
in two and three dimensions. Options: From - Statistics
and Probability; Geometry; Mechanics; Logic.
TG041 Mathematical Methods
Hawthorn/Prahran
A subject in the Victorian Certificate of Education (Adult
VCE).
Objectives and content
Assumed knowledge: Mathematical Methods Units 1 and 2.
Content: Coordinate geometry; trigonometric functions;
calculus; algebra; statistics and probability.
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