Faculty Handbook Errata 2012
The following updates should be read in conjunction with the complete published version of the handbook found at sydney.edu.au/handbooks.
Any enquiries related to the updates should be directed to the faculty.
- Agriculture and Environment
- Architecture, Design and Planning
- Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate
- Arts and Social Sciences Undergraduate
- Business School
- Dentistry
- Education and Social Work Postgraduate
- Education and Social Work Undergraduate and Graduate Entry
- Engineering and Information Technologies
- Graduate Studies Handbook
- Health Sciences
- Koori Centre
- Pharmacy
- Science
- Sydney College of the Arts
- Sydney Conservatorium of Music
- Sydney Law School
- Sydney Medical School
- Sydney Nursing School
- Veterinary Science
Agriculture and Environment
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1. | Requirements for the ACCOUNTING major Note. The following information is for students who commenced study in their degree from 2011. For the award of a major in Accounting, students complete: (i) three junior prerequisite units of study (18 credit points), as follows: BUSS1030 Accounting, Business and Society (or ACCT1005 Accounting, Business and Society) * ACCT1006 Accounting and Financial Management BUSS1020 Quantitative Business Analysis (or ECMT1010 Business and Economic Statistics A) * * These units are completed as junior core units for the Bachelor of Commerce. (ii) two compulsory senior units of study (12 credit points), as follows: ACCT2011 Financial Accounting A ACCT2012 Management Accounting A (iii) a minimum of 24 credit points in elective senior units of study (minimum of four units) selected from the following: ACCT3011 Financial Accounting B ACCT3012 Management Accounting B ACCT3013 Financial Statement Analysis ACCT3014 Auditing and Assurance ACCT3031 International Corporate Governance ACCT3032 Current Issues in Management Accounting ACCT3098 Accounting Honours Preparation A (three credit points) ACCT3099 Accounting Honours Preparation B (three credit points) CLAW2201 Corporations Law. The units ACCT3098 and ACCT3099 are worth three credit points each. If students wish to include these units as part of their major, they would need to complete at least five elective units of study to meet elective requirements. CLAW2201 requires the completion of additional prerequisites outside the junior units listed for this major. Note: Senior units of study can only be counted towards one major. Senior units cannot be "double counted" towards two majors. For example, CLAW2201 cannot be counted towards both a major in Accounting and a major in Commercial Law. |
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Bachelor of Agricultural Economics Units of Study - Non-Agricultural Economics majors | 13/1/2012 |
2. |
ENSY1001 Classes: Prac classes from weeks 2 to 10, with the Batemans Bay field trip replacing the last 3 pracs. Assessment: Long Reef Quiz (15%) GIS prac (15%) Batemans Bay field trip assessment (20%) Final exam (50%) |
Bachelor of Environmental systems (Unit of study description) | 22/2/2012 | |
3. |
AGRO3004 Change in Unit of Study Teacher/Coordinator. Dr Carina Moeller is no longer the UoS Coordinator. Professor Jeff Amthor will be the coordinator. Also Dr Daniel Tan needs to be added to this UoS as a Teacher. |
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Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Unit of Study description) Bachelor or Horticulture Science (Unit of Study description) Bachelor of Land and Water Science(Unit of Study description) |
12/4/2012 |
Architecture, Design and Planning
No updates have been made to this handbook since its original publication on 8/12/2011.
Arts and Social Sciences Postgraduate
Item | Change | URL | Chapter # | Date |
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1. | MECO6914 Making Magazines - Department Permission Required for enrolment deleted. |
Units of Study: Tables |
18/10/11 | |
2. | MECO6925 Online Journalism - Department Permission Required for enrolment deleted. | Units of Study: Tables |
18/10/11 |
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3. |
Delete from Faculty Resolutions Part 4, 19 Progression through embedded postgraduate programs, (2) The minimum requirement to upgrade from a graduate certificate to a graduate diploma is the completion of 18 credit points of units of study at credit average or above. The minimum requirement to upgrade from a graduate diploma to a master's degree is the completion of 24 credit points of units of study at credit average or above. |
Resolutions of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences for coursework awards, Part 4, 19 (2) |
5/10/11 |
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4. |
USSC6920 News in the USA - add to list of electives for Master of Media Practice, Master of Strategic Public Relations and Master of Publishing. |
Units of Study: Tables |
4/10/11 |
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5. |
Master of US Studies Course Resolutions - 5. Admission to candidature |
Coursework |
6/10/11 |
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6. |
US Studies - Amend unit of study listings to the following: |
Units of Study: Tables Subject areas S-Z |
28/10/11 |
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7. |
US Studies - Requirements. |
Units of Study: Tables |
28/10/11 |
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8. |
Add the following unit of study as an elective for the Master of Economics, specialisation in Financial Economics: |
Units of Study: Tables |
16/11/11 |
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9. |
GOVT6314 Terrorism and International Security - unit of study canceled. |
Units of Study: Tables |
1/12/11 |
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10. |
New coordinators for International Security |
Area of Study: International Security |
16/1/2011 |
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11. |
Archaeology core unit of study ARCA6904 Archaeology and Identity - unit of study deleted |
Units of Study: Tables |
19/1/2012 |
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Archaeology core unit of study ARCA6904 Archaeology and Identity - unit of study deleted |
Area of Study: Archaeology |
19/1/2012 |
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13 | Add the following unit to Master of Public Policy electives - HRTD6906 The Philosophy of Human Rights (6 credit points) offered in Semester 1, 2012 | Link | Units of Study: Tables | 25/1/2012 |
14 | Add the following unit to Master of International Studies electives - HRTD6906 The Philosophy of Human Rights (6 credit points) offered in Semester 1, 2012 | Link | Units of Study Tables (Table headed "Candidates may choose one unit of study from the following list") | 25/1/2012 |
15 | WMST6903 - Gender, Media and Consumer Societies. Removal of departmental permission for this unit. | Link | Units of Study Tables - Classics and Ancient History (electives), Cultural Studies (core-electives), Development Studies (electives), Digital Communication and Culture (recommended electives), Film Studies (electives), Media Practice (electives) and US Studies (electives) | 29/2/2012 |
Arts and Social Sciences Undergraduate
Item | Change | URL | Section | Date |
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1. | LNGS2602 Syntax - offered semester 2 instead of semester 1. |
Table A (I-L) Unit Descriptions |
4/10/11 | |
2. | LNGS2613 computer Applications in Linguistics - offered semester 1 instead of semster 2. |
Table A (I-L) Unit Descriptions |
4/10/11
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Delete from Faculty Resolutions Part 4, 19 Progression through embedded postgraduate programs, (2) The minimum requirement to upgrade from a graduate certificate to a graduate diploma is the completion of 18 credit points of units of study at credit average or above. The minimum requirement to upgrade from a graduate diploma to a master's degree is the completion of 24 credit points of units of study at credit average or above. |
Resolutions of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences for coursework awards, Part 4, 19 (2) |
5/10/11 |
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4. |
FRNC2644 Didactique du français langue étrangère - change prerequisites to: FRNC1632 or FRNC2615. |
Table A (F-H) Unit Descriptions |
26/10/11 |
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5. |
KOCR2612 Introduction to Aboriginal Literature - cross-listed to the Australian Literature major. |
Table A (A-B) |
26/10/11 |
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6. |
ARCA2624 The Ancient Greek Body - cross-listed to Ancient History. |
Table A (A-B) |
14/11/11 |
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7. |
Table of requirements for a major in Economics Point (iii). should read: |
Table A (C-E) |
3/1/2012 |
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8. |
LNGS3605 Structure and Use of a Language - unit has been cancelled. |
Table A (I-L) |
4/1/2012 |
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9. |
GOVT2552 Policy Analysis (Semester 1, 2012) and GOVT2111 Human Rights and Australian Politics (Semester 2, 2012) - units have been cancelled |
Table A (F-H) |
6/01/2012 |
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4. |
Bachelor of International & Global Studies, Course Resolutions: 1 Course Codes Add "DH068 Bachelor of International and Global Studies (Honours)" |
Bachelor of Political, Economic and Social Sciences: Course Resolutions |
13/1/2012 |
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5. |
Diploma of Language Studies: Course Resolutions 6 Majors (1) Delete "(P) Yiddish (no guarantee of continuing availability)" |
Diploma of Language Studies: Course Resolutions |
13/1/2012 |
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6. |
SCPL2603 |
Table A (S-Z) |
19/1/2012 |
Business School
Item | Change | URL | Section | Date |
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1. | BE/BCom degree code has been updated, replace HH014 with HH055 | Link | Bachelor of Commerce and Combined Degrees | 8/11/2011 |
2. | BIT/BCom degree code has been updated, replace HH042 with HH056 | Link | Bachelor of Commerce and Combined Degrees |
8/11/2011 |
3. | Under Quantitative Business Analysis point (i) should read: (i) one junior prerequisite unit of study (six credit points), as follows: • BUSS1020 Quantitative Business Analysis; OR ECMT1010 Business and Economic Statistics A.* |
Bachelor of Commerce | 10/11/2011 | |
4. | Under Econometrics point (iv) should read: (iv) a minimum of four senior elective units of study (24 credit points), with at least three at 3000-level (18 credit points), selected from the following options: ECMT2120 Analysis of Discrete Choice Data * |
Link | Bachelor of Commerce | 10/11/2011 |
5. | Change to resolutions and requirements for the Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Commerce to allow for the completion of an additional elective unit option. Resolutions 6 Requirements for award now reads as follows: 6 Requirements for award(1) The units of study that may be taken for the course are set out in the Table of postgraduate units of study: Commerce. Changes to Course requirments text as follows: 2. Graduate Diploma in Commerce
3. Graduate Certificate in Commerce
Changes to Specialisations text as follows: 2. Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Commerce Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate students select their elective advanced unit/s of study from those listed under the specialisation subject areas for the master’s degree. If Graduate Diploam students choose all four electives from one subject area this will not constitute a specialisation. Specialisations are only awarded at the master’s level. Note: Foundational units cannot be selected as electives for these courses.
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Link | Postgraduate Coursework: Commerce | 21/11/2011 |
Dentistry
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1. Doctor of Clinical Dentistry course outcomes | At the end of the course, a candidate will 1. Have a detailed knowledge of the aetiology and the pathogenesis of periodontal disease including gingivitis. 2. Be familiar with the systemic health conditions affecting and affected by periodontal disease status and behaviour. 3. Be competent in the diagnosis, treatment planning, treatment delivery and the general management (including follow-up care) of periodontal disease. 4. Understand and be familiar with the importance of interdisciplinary management approach of complex dental reconstruction cases. 5. Be competent in the diagnosis, treatment planning and management of dental implant placement and related surgical procedures including but not limited to augmentation of implant sites and maxillary sinus surgery. |
Link | 2/12/2011 | |
2. Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery) not on offer in 2012 | The Doctor of Clinical Dentistry (Oral Surgery) is not on offer in 2012. The Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Surgical Dentistry) will still be offerred. Graduate Diploma in Clinical Dentistry (Surgical Dentistry) |
Link | 3/02/2012 |
Education and Social Work Postgraduate
No updates have been made to this handbook since its original publication on 7/12/2011.
Education and Social Work Undergraduate and Graduate Entry
No updates have been made to this handbook since its original publication on 2/11/2011.
Engineering and Information Technologies
Item | Change | URL | Section | Date |
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1. | BE/BCom degree code has been updated, replace HH014 with HH055 | Link | Undergraduate Combined Degrees | 8/11/2011 |
2. | BIT/BCom degree code has been updated, replace HH042 with HH056 | Link | Undergraduate Combined Degrees |
8/11/2011 |
3. |
BIT/BCom Section 6 additional point (5) Students must complete at least 78 credits of IT 300-level or above units of study.
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Link | Undergraduate Combined Degrees | 15/11/2011 |
4. |
BIT/LLB Section 6 point (3)(b)(ii); at least 84 78 credit points of 3000-level or above units of study;
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Link | Undergraduate Combined Degrees | 15/11/2011 |
5. | BIT/BMedSc Section 7 additional point (4)(c) Students must complete at least 78 credits of IT 3000-level or above units of study. | Link | Undergraduate Combined Degrees | 15/11/2011 |
[[apostgrad_hb]]Graduate Studies
No updates have been made to this handbook since its original publication on 26/03/2012.
Health Sciences
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Bachelor of Health Sciences |
HSBM4001 Sexology/Sexual Health: Global Perspective is not offered in 2012 |
BHS Senior units of study |
2 Nov 2011 |
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2. |
Undergraduate Faculty Elective List |
HSBM4001 |
Faculty Electives |
2 Nov 2011 |
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3. |
Exercise and Sport Science |
EXSS3037 Exercise Pharmacology and Immunology |
Exercise and Sport Science Electives / Year 4 Bachelor of Applied Science (ExSS) & BSc(Nutr) |
2 Nov 2011 |
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4. |
Master of Diagnostic Radiography |
MRSC5038 MRS 2 Radiography |
Yr 1 Sem 1 |
2 Nov 2011 |
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5. |
Master of Nuclear Medicine |
MRSC5040 MRS 2 Nuclear Med |
Yr 2 Sem 1 |
2 Nov 2011 |
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6. |
Master of Radiation Therapy |
MRSC5042 MRS 2 Rad Therapy |
Yr 1 Sem 1 |
2 Nov 2011 |
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7. |
Master of Occupational Therapy – OT Elective list |
OCCP5248 People with Intellectual Disability unit is not offered in 2012 |
Occupational Therapy Electives |
2 Nov 2011 |
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8. |
Rehabilitation Counselling |
REHB5074 Professional Practice A Amend to the following: Pre-req: REHB5076 Co-Req: REHB5070 and REHB5072 |
GradDipRC |
2 Nov 2011 |
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9. |
Undergraduate Faculty Elective List |
BIOS2114 Applications of Biotechniques Not offered in Semester 1, 2012 |
Faculty Electives |
16 Feb 2012 |
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10. |
Undergraduate Faculty Elective List |
HSBH3013 FHS Indigenous Communities. Not offered in Semester 1 |
Faculty Electives |
16 Feb 2012 |
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11. |
Undergraduate Faculty Elective List |
REHB3064 Alcohol and Drug Misuse Rehabilitation Not offered in Semester 2 |
Faculty Electives |
16 Feb 2012 |
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12. |
Undergraduate Faculty Elective List |
HSBH3014 Workplace Injury Prevention Management Not offered Semester 1 |
Faculty Electives |
16 Feb 2012 |
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13. |
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational) Therapy Electives |
OCCP4084 Child & Adolescent Mental Health in OT Not offered for 2012 |
Occupational Therapy Elective |
16 Feb 2012 |
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14. |
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational) Therapy Electives |
OCCP4083 Mental Health Interventions Not Offered for 2012 |
Occupational Therapy Elective |
16 Feb 2012 |
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15. |
Bachelor of Applied Science (Occupational) Therapy Electives |
OCCP4081 Enabling Participation and Safety in Age Not offered for 2012 |
Occupational Therapy Elective |
16 Feb 2012 |
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16. |
Master of Occupational Therapy – OT Elective list |
OCCP5233 Child & Adolescent Mental Health in OT Not offered in 2012 |
Occupational Therapy Elective |
16 Feb 2012 |
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17. |
Master of Occupational Therapy – OT Elective list |
OCCP5247 Mental Health Interventions Not offered in 2012 |
Occupational Therapy Elective |
16 Feb 2012 |
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18. |
Master of Occupational Therapy – OT Elective list |
OCCP5187 Falls Prevention with Older People Not offered in 2012 |
Occupational Therapy Elective |
16 Feb 2012 |
Koori Centre
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1. |
Undergraduate Academic Skills course - now called AM001 Cadigal program pcademic skills |
Link | Koori Centre Senate Resolution. | 23/02/2012 |
Pharmacy
No updates have been made to this handbook since its original publication on 2/11/2011.
Science
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Master of Environmental Science Law. New elective unit: LAWS6065 Pollution and Contaminated Land (offered as an Intensive in October) | Master of Environmental Science Law units of study electives. | 28/02/2012 |
Sydney College of the Arts
No updates have been made to this handbook since its original publication on 17/11/2011.
Sydney Conservatorium of Music
Item | Change | URL | Section | Date |
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1. | MCGY4611 Musicology Honours A Classes: 2 hr Dissertation Seminar/week in semester 1, weekly supervision, 2hr Musicology Workshop in semesters 1 and 2, 12 further credit points in advanced Analysis and History units of study. Prerequisites: Distinction average in Musicology 5 & 6, and overall credit average results, if required credit result in MCGY4601Assessment: Submission of a written thesis of 15,000 to 20,000 words and a 40 minute public presentation of a paper (60%); Musicology Workshop and Dissertation Seminar (20%),12 credit points in advanced analysis and history units of study, or other advanced units as approved by the Coordinator(20%) |
UG Units of Study: Details |
26/10/11 | |
Bachelor of Music (Composition) Table (Semester 5) Composer Performer Workshop (3 cps) Composition Elective or Free Choice (3 cps) |
Link | Undergraduate Bachelor of Music (Composition) | 15/11/2011 |
Sydney Medical School
No updates have been made to this handbook since its original publication on 4/12/2011.
Sydney Nursing School
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Change to BNursing (Advanced Studies) (Part time) UOS table. The change is a unit of study swap: NURS1003 Population to Personal Healthcare (was offered semester 1, year 1 will now be offered semester 1, year 2) to be swapped with NURS1004 Nursing Knowledge, Practice and Policy (was offered semester 1, year 2 will now be offered semester 1, year 1). |
Link | Bachelor of Nursing (Advanced Studies) GH022 (Part-time) Units of Study Table | 19/01/12 |
Veterinary Science
No updates have been made to this handbook since its original publication on 4/12/2011.