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. reactions of alcohols;
nucleophilic addition reactions of aldehydes and
ketones;
nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions of carboxylic
acids and their derivatives.
TL503 Articulation Physics
3 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisites: TLO03
Assessment: practical work, assignments and tests
A subject in the Associate Diploma of Applied Science
(Laboratory Technology).
Content
Wave model of light, electrostatics, electricity/rc circuits,
electromagnetism, electricity circuits with inductive
elements, electricity AC circuits.
Recommended reading
Cutnell, J.D. and Johnson, K.W. Physics. 3rd edn, New York,
Wiley, 1995
TM127 Statistics
2 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisites: Nil
A subject in the Swinburne Certificate in Quality Control.
Content
Introduction to basic statistical techniques, including
grouped frequency tables, histograms, cumulative
frequency curves, normal distribution and standard
deviation, Z scores, binomial, Poisson and hypergeometric
distributions, confidence intervals, sample sizes, hypothesis
testing, correlation and regression.
TM190 Bridging Mathematics 1
6 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisites: Nil
Acsessment: topic tests
A subject in the Bridging Technology course.
Objectives
To develop the students' confidence and competence in the
basic mathematical operations, in the areas of arithmetic,
algebra and geometry.
Content
Arithmetic: revision of various arithmetic techniques
Trigonometry: t-he study of triangles
Algebra and coordinate geometry: formulas, graphs and
equations.
Recommended reading
Alldis, B. Mathematics for Technicians. 3rd edn, Sydney,
McGraw-Hill, 1990
TM191 Bridging Mathematics 2
6 hoursper week Hawthorn Prerequisites: Nil
Assessment: topic tests
A subject in the Bridging Technology course.
Objectives
To develop the students' competence in mathematical
operations in the areas of algebra, coordinate geometry and
trigonometry so that further studies may be undertaken.
Content
Topics include: set theory, trigonometry, algebra and
coordinate geometry, calculus.
Recommended reading
Alldis, B. Mathematics for Technicians. 3rd edn, Sydney,
McGraw-Hill, 1990
TM192
Bridging Biology
3 hoursper week Hawthorn Prerequisites: Nil
Assessment: assignments and test, practical rtports
A subject in the Bridging Technology course and the New
Opportunities for Women course.
Objectives
To introduce the formal study of biology.
Content
An introduction to the study of living things -their
general characteristics; cell structure and function; anatomy
and physiology of mammals, in particular humans.
Introduction to the scientific method. Includes library and
research skills culminating in an assignment. Involves
practical work.
Recommended reading
Biology: the Common Threads, Part I. Canberra, Australian
Academy of Science, 1990
Evans B., Ladiges, P. and McKenzie, J. Biology One: Organisms
in Their Environment, Functioning Organisms. Port Melbourne,
Heinemann Educational, 1990
TM193
Basic Chemistry
3 hoursper week Hawthorn Prerequisites: Nil
Assessment: laboratory rqorts, research questions in
worksheet and assignment format
A subject in the Bridging Technology course.
Objedives
To introduce the student to the use of atomic models to
explain physical phenomenon. Students familiar with thcse
models could confidently enrol for the Bridging Chemistry
program.
Content
An introduction to the language and methods of chemistry.
Areas of study include: the safe handling and use of
chemicals and equipment; basic atomic theory; the
structure of matter; bonding acid and bases, simple
stoichiometry.
Recommended reading
Asimov, I. Atom: Journey Across the Subatomic Cosmos. New
York, Plume, 1992
Hawkins, M.D. Technician Chemistry I. London, Cassell, 1981
TM194 Bridging Physics
6 hours per week Hawthorn Prerequisites: Nil
Assessment: laboratory reports, research questions in
assignment format and open book tests
A subject in the Bridging Technology course.
Obiectives
To present the principles underlying the development of
current models and conventions in physical measurement.
Students familiar with these models'cduld confidently enrol
in VCE Phvsics or TAFE certificate courses involvine
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further physics studies.
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