Macquarie University 2008 Handbook: SCNC05P - Science in Education (Postgraduate Study Pattern)

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SCNC05P - Science in Education (Postgraduate Study Pattern)

Major:	Science
Area of Study:	Science
Degrees:	PGDipSc(Ed) - Postgraduate Diploma in Science (Education)
Offered By:	ELS - Division of Environmental and Life Sciences
Admission Requirements:	Bachelor of Science and a Diploma of Education OR Bachelor of Education
Fees:	* See notes
Attendance Modes:	External
Study Loads:	Full Time (1.0) Part Time
Commencing Study Periods:	FH SH

General Requirements

Minimum number of credit points	24
and completion of other specific requirements as set out below

Specific Requirements

800 level
Required	either	SCED800	The Nature of Teaching and Learning in Science (4)
	or	ACES813	Advanced Pedagogy (4)	4
Required		ACES812	Curriculum Studies (4)	4
Required	16 cp from	SCED801	Bio-informatics (4)
		SCED803	Greenhouse Science (4)
		SCED804	Energy in Society (4)
		SCED805	Science Communication (4)
		SCED806	Photonics (4)
		SCED809	Environmental Health in Soil and Water Ecosystems (4)
		SCED810	Forensic Science (4)
		SCED812	Virtual Geology Excursions (4)
		SCED813	Principles of Geographic Information Systems (4)
		SCED817	Medical Imaging Physics (4)
		SCED818	Connecting with Genetics Education (4)
		SCED820	Coastal and Marine Systems (4)
		SCED821	Inland Aquatic Systems (4)
		SCED822	Land Degradation and Management (4)
		SCED823	Biological Conservation (4)
		GSE853	Wildlife Management: Principles and Practices (4)	16
Electives
Balance of credit points required
TOTAL CREDIT POINTS REQUIRED FOR THIS PROGRAM				24

Notes

Please note: This degree does not train teachers nor does it prepare people to teach. People wishing to train as teachers should request information about the Graduate Diploma in Education from the Student Enquiry Service on 02 9850 6410. * Fees will be paid to the University teaching a unit which the student undertakes. Students should check with the teaching university directly. See unit description.