Undergraduate Program Guide - Navitas

University Foundation Program
Unit content
• BIO001 Biology
This unit focuses on both the understanding and
investigation of general biological concepts associated with
the structure, function, reproduction, evolution, distribution
and interactions of living organisms, in addition to basic
techniques used in genetic engineering and biotechnology.
• BUS100 Accounting 1
This unit introduces students to the basic procedures and
principles of accounting. Topics covered include accounting
concepts, journals,
ledger accounts, trial balance and cash control.
• BUS102 Communication 1
This unit focuses on the development of skills necessary
to be able to communicate effectively in both the spoken
and written form. Topics covered include the development
of grammatical, listening and note-taking skills, verbal
and non-verbal communication, written communication
including reports, and making presentations.
• BUS102D Study and learning skills
This unit teaches students the necessary academic skills
for university studies. Topics include academic writing skills,
research skills, presentation skills, APA referencing, using
the Internet for research purposes.
• BUS103 Economics
This unit introduces students to key economic issues.
Students will gain an understanding of the economic
framework and cover the topics of Australian market
reforms, demand and supply, wages and wage fixation.
• BUS105 Statistics
This unit introduces students to basic statistical techniques.
Students will learn the interpretation and analysis of
numerical data and cover other areas such as univariate and
bivariate data analysis, probability techniques, law of chance
and graphical representation of data.
• BUS107 Introduction to Computing
This unit introduces students to the fundamental computer
concepts. Students learn a wide variety of software
packages, eg, Word, Excel, Access as well as computer
theory. Students also gain the necessary skills for effective
use of the Internet.
• BUS108 Management
This unit provides students with a basic understanding of
management. The role of a manager in organizations will be
studied and students will also be introduced to the concept
of organizational behavior.
• BUS109 Marketing
This unit introduces students to the basic principles
of marketing. Students will learn how to identify
target markets and develop market strategies. Market
segmentation and the interrelationship of marketing and
selling will also be studied.
• CHE001 Chemistry
This unit introduces students to the fundamental concepts,
principles and theories of chemistry both organic and
inorganic. Focus is on macroscopic properties of matter,
atomic structuring/bonding, and an introduction to
chemical reactions.
• COM101 Programming
This unit provides a basic introduction to C Programming.
• MTH001 Advanced Mathematics 1
The main objective of this unit is to improve problem
solving skills of students by introducing them to four
basic mathematics modules: Algebra, Trigonometry,
Calculus, and Matrices.
• MTH002 Advanced Mathematics 2
This builds on the work covered in Advanced Mathematics
1 with a major focus on Calculus. Topics include the
application of differential calculus, small changes,
application to economics, displacement, velocity,
acceleration and optimization, volume of revolution, area
between curves, indefinite and definite integrals, matrices
– operations, inverse matrices and vectors are all covered.
• PHY013 Physics
Physics 1 is an introductory unit which introduces students
to the basic principles of Physics. Mechanics, heat energy
and fluid motion are the main areas of study.
• PHY014 Physics 2
Physics 2 builds on the work covered in Physics 1 and
introduces students to the following topics – basic
electricity, electric fields, capacitors (charging and
discharging), waves and sound, wave optics, interference
of waves, polarization, radio activity, hot electricity,
analogue and digital electronics, X- rays, and cathode
ray oscilloscope.
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