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Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences units (Table B) - F - L

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Geography

For a major in Geography, the minimum requirement is 24 credit points from senior units of study listed below which must include GEOS3513/3913 OR GEOS3053/3953 OR GEOG3521/3921
Please refer to the Science Faculty website for details of the major, http://sydney.edu.au/science/
Junior units of study
GEOS1001
Earth, Environment and Society
6    N GEOS1901, GEOG1001, GEOG1002, GEOL1001, GEOL1002, GEOL1902, ENSY1001
Semester 1
GEOS1901
Earth, Environment and Society Advanced
6    P An ATAR above 93 is normally required for admission. This requirement may be varied and students should consult the unit of study coordinator.
N GEOS1001, GEOG1001, GEOG1002, GEOL1001, GEOL1002, GEOL1902

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
GEOS1002
Introductory Geography
6    N GEOS1902, GEOG1001, GEOG1002
Semester 2
GEOS1902
Introductory Geography (Advanced)
6    P An ATAR equivalent) above 93 is normally required for admission. This requirement may be varied and students should consult the unit of study coordinator.
N GEOS1002, GEOG1001, GEOG1002

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
Intermediate units of study
GEOS2111
Natural Hazards: a GIS Approach
6    P 24 credit points of Junior Science Units of Study, including first year geosciences
N GEOG2411, GEOS2911
Semester 1
GEOS2911
Natural Hazards: a GIS Approach Advanced
6    P 24 credit points of Junior Science Units of Study, including first year geosciences.
N GEOG2411, GEOS2111
Semester 1
GEOS2115
Oceans, Coasts and Climate Change
6    A At least one of (GEOG1001, GEOL1001, GEOL1002, GEOS1003, GEOS1903, ENVI1002, GEOL1902, GEOL1501)
P 48 credit points from Junior Units of Study
N GEOS2915, MARS2006
Semester 1
GEOS2915
Oceans, Coasts and Climate Change (Adv)
6    A (GEOG1001, GEOL1001, GEOL1002, GEOS1003, GEOS1903, ENVI1002, GEOL1902, GEOL1501)
P Distinction average in 48 credit points from Junior units of study.
N GEOS2115, MARS2006
Semester 1
GEOS2121
Environmental and Resource Management
6    P 24 credit points of Junior units of study, including 6 credit points of Junior Geoscience or ECOP1001 or ECOP1002
N GEOG2421, GEOL2202, GEOS2921
Semester 2
GEOS2921
Environmental & Resource Management Adv
6    P 24 credit points of Junior units of study, including a distinction in 6 credit points of Junior Geoscience or in ECOP1001 or ECOP1002. This requirement may be varied and students should consult the unit of study coordinator.
N GEOG2421, GEOL2202, GEOS2121
Semester 2
GEOS2123
The Geography of Cities and Regions
6    P 24 credit points of Junior Science Units of Study, including first year geosciences or ECOP1001 or ECOP1002
N GEOG2411, GEOS2911, GEOS2923
Semester 1
GEOS2923
The Geography of Cities & Regions (Adv)
6    P 24 credit points of Junior units of study, including a distinction in 6 credit points of Junior Geoscience or in ECOP1001 or ECOP1002. This requirement may be varied and students should consult the unit of study coordinator
N GEOS2123, GEOG2411, GEOG2911
Semester 1
Senior units of study
GEOS3009
Coastal Environments and Processes
6    P (6 credit points of Intermediate Geoscience units) and (6 further credit points of Intermediate Geoscience or 6 credit points of Physics or Mathematics or Information Technology or Engineering units) or ((MARS2005 or MARS2905) and (MARS2006 or MARS2906))
N GEOS3909, MARS3003, MARS3105


* Geoscience is the disciplines of Geography, Geology and Geophysics.
Semester 1
GEOS3909
Coastal Environments and Processes (Adv)
6    P Distinction average in ((6 credit points of Intermediate Geoscience* units) and (6 further credit points of Intermediate Geoscience or 6 credit points of Physics, Mathematics, Information Technology or Engineering units) or ((MARS2005 or MARS2905) and (MARS2006 or MARS2906)))
N GEOS3009, MARS3003, MARS3105


A distinction average in prior Geography or Geology units is normally required for admission. This requirement may be varied and students should consult the unit of study coordinator.
Semester 1
GEOS3014
GIS in Coastal Management
6    P (MARS2005 or MARS2905) and (MARS2006 or MARS2906), or 12 credit points of Intermediate Geoscience* units, or ((GEOS2115 or GEOS2915) and (BIOL2018 or BIOL2918))
N GEOS3914, MARS3104


* Geoscience is the disciplines of Geography, Geology and Geophysics.
Semester 2
GEOS3914
GIS in Coastal Management (Advanced)
6    P Distinction average in 12 credit points of Intermediate geography or geology units or ((GEOS2115 or GEOS2915) and (BIOL2018 or BIOL2918)).
N GEOS3014, MARS3104

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
A distinction average in prior Geography, Geology or Marine Science units of study is normally required for admission. This requirement may be varied and students should consult the unit of study coordinator.
Semester 2
GEOS3018
Rivers: Science, Policy and Management
6    P 24 credit points of Intermediate units of study including 6 credit points of Intermediate Geoscience (GEOG or GEOS) units of study
N GEOS3918
Semester 1
GEOS3918
Rivers: Science and Management (Adv)
6    P Distinction average in 24 credit points of Intermediate units of study including 6 credit points of Intermediate Geoscience(GEOS or GEOG) units of study
N GEOS3018
Semester 1
GEOS3053
Southeast Asia Field School
6    P 6 credit points of Intermediate units of study in Geography. Department permission is required for enrolment.
N GEOS3953

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Students must contact the unit coordinator no later than September in the year before taking this unit.
Int July
GEOS3953
Southeast Asia Field School (Adv)
6    P 6 credit points of Intermediate units of study in Geography. Department permission required for enrolment.
N GEOS3053

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Students must contact the unit coordinator no later than September in the year before taking this unit.
Int July
Exchange units of study
GEOG1551
Geography Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOG1552
Geography Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOG2552
Geography Exchange
8   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
GEOG2555
Geography Exchange
8   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
GEOG2556
Geography Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOG2557
Geography Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOG2558
Geography Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOG2559
Geography Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOG2591
Advanced Geography Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOG2592
Advanced Geography Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOG3551
Geography Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOG3552
Geography Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOG3553
Geography Exchange
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOG3554
Geography Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOG3555
Geography Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Geology and Geophysics

For a major in Geology & Geophysics, the minimum requirement is 24 credit points from Senior units listed in this subject area, which must include GEOS(3008 or 3908) and GEOS(3101 or 3801)
Please refer to the Science Faculty website for details of the major, http://sydney.edu.au/science/
Junior units of study
GEOS1001
Earth, Environment and Society
6    N GEOS1901, GEOG1001, GEOG1002, GEOL1001, GEOL1002, GEOL1902, ENSY1001
Semester 1
GEOS1901
Earth, Environment and Society Advanced
6    P An ATAR above 93 is normally required for admission. This requirement may be varied and students should consult the unit of study coordinator.
N GEOS1001, GEOG1001, GEOG1002, GEOL1001, GEOL1002, GEOL1902

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
GEOS1002
Introductory Geography
6    N GEOS1902, GEOG1001, GEOG1002
Semester 2
GEOS1902
Introductory Geography (Advanced)
6    P An ATAR equivalent) above 93 is normally required for admission. This requirement may be varied and students should consult the unit of study coordinator.
N GEOS1002, GEOG1001, GEOG1002

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
GEOS1003
Introduction to Geology
6    N GEOS1903, GEOL1002, GEOL1902, GEOL1501
Semester 2
Summer Main
GEOS1903
Introduction to Geology (Advanced)
6    P Departmental permission is required for enrolment. A UAI (or ATAR equivalent) above 93 is normally required for admission. This requirement may be varied and students should consult the unit of study coordinator.
N GEOL1002, GEOL1902, GEOS1003

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
Intermediate units of study
GEOS2111
Natural Hazards: a GIS Approach
6    P 24 credit points of Junior Science Units of Study, including first year geosciences
N GEOG2411, GEOS2911
Semester 1
GEOS2911
Natural Hazards: a GIS Approach Advanced
6    P 24 credit points of Junior Science Units of Study, including first year geosciences.
N GEOG2411, GEOS2111
Semester 1
GEOS2114
Volcanoes, Hot Rocks and Minerals
6    P One of (GEOG1001, GEOL1001, GEOL1002, GEOS1003, GEOS1903, ENVI1002, GEOL1902, GEOL1501) and 24 credit points of Junior Science units of study.
N GEOL2111, GEOL2911, GEOS2914
Semester 1
GEOS2914
Volcanoes, Hot Rocks and Minerals Adv
6    P 24 credit points of Junior Science units of study and Distinction in one of GEOL1002 or GEOS1002 or ENVI1002 or GEOL1501 or GEOL1902 or GEOS1902 or GEOS1003 or GEOS1903.This requirement may be varied and students should consult the unit of study coordinator.
N GEOL2001, GEOS2114
Semester 1
GEOS2115
Oceans, Coasts and Climate Change
6    A At least one of (GEOG1001, GEOL1001, GEOL1002, GEOS1003, GEOS1903, ENVI1002, GEOL1902, GEOL1501)
P 48 credit points from Junior Units of Study
N GEOS2915, MARS2006
Semester 1
GEOS2915
Oceans, Coasts and Climate Change (Adv)
6    A (GEOG1001, GEOL1001, GEOL1002, GEOS1003, GEOS1903, ENVI1002, GEOL1902, GEOL1501)
P Distinction average in 48 credit points from Junior units of study.
N GEOS2115, MARS2006
Semester 1
GEOS2121
Environmental and Resource Management
6    P 24 credit points of Junior units of study, including 6 credit points of Junior Geoscience or ECOP1001 or ECOP1002
N GEOG2421, GEOL2202, GEOS2921
Semester 2
GEOS2921
Environmental & Resource Management Adv
6    P 24 credit points of Junior units of study, including a distinction in 6 credit points of Junior Geoscience or in ECOP1001 or ECOP1002. This requirement may be varied and students should consult the unit of study coordinator.
N GEOG2421, GEOL2202, GEOS2121
Semester 2
GEOS2124
Fossils and Tectonics
6    P 24 credit points of Junior units of study, and must include GEOS1003 or GEOS1903 or GEOL1002 or GEOL1902 or GEOL1501
N GEOS2924, GEOL2123, GEOL2124
Semester 2
GEOS2924
Fossils and Tectonics (Advanced)
6    P Distinction in GEOS1003 or Distinction average in 12 credit points of Junior Geoscience units (Geoscience is the disciplines of Geography, Geology and Geophysics)
N GEOS2124, GEOL2123, GEOL2124
Semester 2
Senior units of study
GEOS3008
Field Geology
6    P GEOS2124 or GEOS2924
N GEOL3103, GEOS3908
Semester 2a
GEOS3908
Field Geology (Adv)
6    P GEOS2124 or GEOS2924 with a mark of 65% or greater
N GEOS3008

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2a
GEOS3101
Earth's Structure and Evolution
6    A GEOS2114, GEOS2124
P (GEOS2114 or GEOS2914) and (GEOS2124 or GEOS2924); or 24 credit points of Intermediate Science units of study and GEOS1003 with permission of the Head of School
N GEOS3801, GEOS3003, GEOS3903, GEOS3004, GEOS3904, GEOS3006, GEOS3906, GEOS3017, GEOS3917
Semester 1
GEOS3801
Earth's Structure and Evolutions (Adv)
6    A GEOS2114, GEOS2124
P Distinctions in (GEOS2114 or GEOS2914) and (GEOS2124 or GEOS2924); Students who have a credit average for all Geoscience units may enrol in this unit with the permission of the Head of School
N GEOS3101, GEOS3003, GEOS3903, GEOS3004, GEOS3904, GEOS3006, GEOS3906, GEOS3017, GEOS3917
Semester 1
GEOS3102
Global Energy and Resources
6    A GEOS2114 and GEOS2124
P (GEOS2114 or GEOS2914) and (GEOS2124 or GEOS2924); or 24 credit points of Intermediate Science units of study and GEOS1003 with permission of the Head of School
N GEOS3802, GEOS3003, GEOS3903, GEOS3004, GEOS3904, GEOS3006, GEOS3906, GEOS3017, GEOS3917
Semester 1
GEOS3802
Global Energy and Resources (Adv)
6    A GEOS2114 and GEOS2124
P Distinction in (GEOS2114 or GEOS2914) and (GEOS2124 or GEOS2924); Students who have a credit average for all Geoscience units may enrol in this unit with the permission of the Head of School.
N GEOS3102, GEOS3003, GEOS3903, GEOS3004, GEOS3904, GEOS3006, GEOS3906, GEOS3017, GEOS3917
Semester 1
GEOS3103
Environmental and Sedimentary Geology
6    A GEOS1003, GEOS2124
P (GEOS2124 or GEOS2924) and (GEOS2111 or (GEOS2911) or (GEOS2114 or GEOS2914) or (GEOS2113 or GEOS2913); or (GEOS1003 or GEOS1903) and 24 credit points of Intermediate Science units of study with permission of the Head of School.
N GEOS3803
Semester 2
GEOS3803
Environmental & Sedimentary Geology(Adv)
6    A GEOS1003, GEOS2124
P Distinctions in (GEOS2114 or (GEOS2914) and (GEOS2124 or (GEOS2924); Students who have a credit average for all Geoscience units may enrol in this unit with permission of the Head of School.
N GEOS3103
Semester 2
GEOS3104
Geophysical Methods
6    P 24 credit points of Intermediate Science units of study or ((GEOS2114 or GEOS2914) and (GEOS2124 or GEOS2924))
N GEOS3004, GEOS3804, GEOS3003, GEOS3903, GEOS3006, GEOS3906, GEOS3016, GEOS3916, GEOS3017, GEOS3917
Semester 2
GEOS3804
Geophysical Methods (Advanced)
6    P Distinction in GEOS2114 or GEOS2914 and GEOS2124 or GEOS2924; Students who have a credit average for all Geoscience units may enrol in this unit with the permission of the Head of School
N GEOS3104, GEOS3003, GEOS3903, GEOS3006, GEOS3906, GEOS3016, GEOS3916, GEOS3017, GEOS3917
Semester 2
Exchange units of study
GEOL2553
Geology Exchange
8   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
GEOS1551
Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOS1591
Advanced Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOS2551
Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOS2552
Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOS2553
Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOS2554
Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOS2591
Advanced Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOS2592
Advanced Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOS2593
Advanced Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOS2594
Advanced Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOS3591
Advanced Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOS3592
Advanced Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOS3593
Advanced Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOS3594
Advanced Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOS3595
Advanced Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOS3596
Advanced Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOS3597
Advanced Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
GEOS3598
Advanced Geoscience Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b
Honours units of study
GEOL4011
Geology Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
GEOL4012
Geology Honours B
12    C GEOL4011
Semester 1
Semester 2
GEOL4013
Geology Honours C
12    C GEOL4012
Semester 1
Semester 2
GEOL4014
Geology Honours D
12    C GEOL4013
Semester 1
Semester 2

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

History and Philosophy of Science

For a major in History and Philosophy of Science, the minimum requirement is 24 credit points from senior units of study listed in this subject area. Students must include the core unit of HPSC3022 Science and Society
Please refer to the Science Faculty website for details of the major, http://sydney.edu.au/science/
Junior units of study
HPSC1000
Bioethics
6    N HPSC1900


This Junior unit of study is highly recommended to Intermediate and Senior Life Sciences students.
Semester 1
HPSC1900
Bioethics (Advanced)
6    N HPSC1000

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Intermediate units of study
HPSC2100
The Birth of Modern Science
6    P 24 credit points of Junior units of study
N HPSC2900
Semester 1
Summer Main
HPSC2900
The Birth of Modern Science (Advanced)
6    P Enrolment in the Talented Student Program or 24 credit points of Junior study with a Distinction average
N HPSC2100

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
HPSC2101
What Is This Thing Called Science?
6    P 24 credit points of Junior units of study
N HPSC2001, HPSC2901
Semester 2
Summer Main
HPSC2901
What Is This Thing Called Science? (Adv)
6    P Enrolment in the Talented Student Program or 24 credit points of Junior study with a Distinction average
N HPSC2100, HPSC2101

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 2
Senior units of study
HPSC3002
Hist & Phil of the Biomedical Sciences
6    P (HPSC2100 or HPSC2900) and (HPSC2101 or HPSC2901)
Semester 2
HPSC3016
The Scientific Revolution
6    P (HPSC2100 or HPSC2900) and (HPSC2101 or HPSC2901)
Semester 2
HPSC3022
Science and Society
6    P (HPSC2100 or HPSC2900) and (HPSC2101 or HPSC2901)


This unit is a requirement for HPS majors.
Semester 1
HPSC3023
Psychology & Psychiatry: History & Phil
6    A Basic knowledge about the history of modern science as taught in HPSC2100 AND the principles of philosophy of science as taught in HPSC2101 OR knowledge of the various sub-disciplines within Psychology.
P (at least 12 credit points of intermediate HPSC Units of study) OR (a CR or above in one HPSC intermediate Unit of Study) OR (12 intermediate credit points in psychology).
N PSYC3202
Semester 1
HPSC3024
Science and Ethics
6    P At least 24 credit points of Intermediate or Senior units of study; HPSC1000
Semester 2
Exchange units of study
HPSC1551
History & Philosophy of Science Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Special permission is required for this unit of study.
Semester 1
Semester 1a
Semester 1b
Semester 2
Semester 2a
Semester 2b

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management

For more information on the major refer to the Business School website, http://sydney.edu.au/business
WORK1003
Foundations of Work and Employment
6   

This is the compulsory unit of study for the Industrial Relations/Human Resource Management major.
Semester 1
Semester 2
WORK2203
Industrial Relations Policy
6    P 24 credit points of junior units of study including (WORK1003 or WORK1002)
N WORK2003


This is the compulsory unit of study for the Industrial Relations/Human Resource Management major.
Semester 2
WORK2205
Human Resource Processes
6    P 24 credit points of junior units of study including (WORK1003 or WORK1002)
N WORK2005


This is the compulsory unit of study for the Industrial Relations/Human Resource Management major.
Semester 1
WORK2209
Organisational Analysis and Behaviour
6    P 40 credit points worth of units of study
N WORK2009
Semester 2
WORK2210
Strategic Management
6    P 40 credit points worth of units of study
N WORK2010


This is the compulsory unit of study for the Management major.
Semester 2
WORK2211
Human Resource Strategies
6    P 40 credit points of units of study including (WORK1003 or WORK1002)
N IREL2011, WORK2011
Semester 2
WORK2215
IR and HRM Practice
6    P WORK1003 or (WORK1001 and WORK1002) plus 12 senior credit points in WOS units of study
N IREL2015, WORK2015

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Entry to the unit is by application to the Discipline of Work and Organisational Studies Office and is on a merit basis. The application can be downloaded at: http://sydney.edu.au/business/wos/documents/work2215_application_form
Int June
WORK2217
International Human Resource Management
6    P 40 credit points worth of units of study including either (WORK1003 or WORK1001) OR (IBUS2101 or IBUS2001)
N WORK2017
Semester 1
WORK2218
People and Organisations
6    P 24 junior credit points


This is the compulsory unit of study for the Management major.
Semester 1
WORK2219
Management and Organisational Ethics
6    P 40 credit points worth of units of study
Semester 2
WORK2221
Organisational Communication
6    P 40 credit points worth of units of study
Semester 1
WORK2222
Leadership in Organisations
6    A WORK2201 or WORK2218
P 40 credit points worth of units of study
Semester 1
WORK2225
Work and Social Change
6    A WORK1003
P 24 credit points of junior units of study including WORK1003.
N WORK2202, WORK2204, WORK2220
Semester 2
WORK2226
Institutions at Work
6    A WORK1003
P 24 credit points of junior units of study including WORK1003
N WORK2206, WORK2216
Semester 2
WORK3922
Researching Work and Organisations
6    P 40 credit points worth of units of study
N IREL3902, WORK3902
Semester 2
Honours
BUSS4000
Honours in Business
  
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
BUSS4001
Business Honours Research Methods
12    P A minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% across all senior units taken within an undergraduate degree and a minimum of 70% in units completed in the subject area of the discipline of intended honours study (including pre-honours units or pass stream units).

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
BUSS4002
Business Honours Specialisation A
12    P A minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% across all senior units taken within an undergraduate degree and a minimum of 70% in units completed in the subject area of the discipline of intended honours study (including pre-honours units or pass stream units).

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
BUSS4003
Business Honours Specialisation B
12    P A minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% across all senior units taken within an undergraduate degree and a minimum of 70% in units completed in the subject area of the discipline of intended honours study (including pre-honours units or pass stream units).

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
BUSS4004
Business Honours Thesis
12    P A minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% across all senior units taken within an undergraduate degree and a minimum of 70% in units completed in the subject area of the discipline of intended honours study (including pre-honours units or pass stream units).

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Information Systems

For a major in Information Systems, the minimum requirement is 24 credit points chosen from the senior units of study listed for this subject area.
INFO1003
Foundations of Information Technology
6    N INFO1000, INFO1903, INFS1000
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO1103
Introduction to Programming
6    A HSC Mathematics
Semester 1
Semester 2
INFO1903
Informatics (Advanced)
6    A HSC Mathematics
P ATAR sufficient to enter BCST(Adv), BIT or BSc(Adv), or portfolio of work suitable for entry

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
INFO1105
Data Structures
6    A Programming, as for INFO1103
P INFO1003 or INFO1103 or INFO1903 or INFS1000
Semester 2
INFO1905
Data Structures (Advanced)
6    P 75% or greater in INFO1103 or INFO1903
N INFO1105
Semester 2
INFO1911
IT Special Project 1A
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Enrolment in this unit of study is by invitation only.
Semester 1
INFO1912
IT Special Project 1B
6    A ATAR of at least 98 and High Distinction average in first year IT units of study and Distinction average in first year non-IT units of study.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Departmental permission is required.
Semester 2
Intermediate units of study
COMP2007
Algorithms and Complexity
6    A INFO1105, MATH1004 or MATH1904
N COMP2907, COMP3309, COMP3609, COMP3111, COMP3811
Semester 2
COMP2907
Algorithms and Complexity (Advanced)
6    A INFO1905, MATH1904 or MATH1004
P Distinction level result in INFO1105 or INFO1905 or SOFT1002 or SOFT1902
Semester 2
COMP2121
Distributed Systems & Network Principles
6    P (INFO1103 or INFO1903) AND (INFO1105 or INFO1905)
C (COMP2007 OR COMP2907)
Semester 2
COMP2129
Operating Systems and Machine Principles
6    A Programming, as from INFO1103, INFO1105
N SOFT2130, SOFT2830, SOFT2004, SOFT2904, COMP2004, COMP2904
Semester 1
INFO2110
Systems Analysis and Modelling
6    A Experience with a data model as in INFO1003 or INFO1103 or INFS1000
Semester 2
INFO2120
Database Systems 1
6    A Some exposure to programming and some familiarity with data model concepts such as taught in INFO1103 or INFO1003 or INFS1000 or INFO1903
N INFO2820, COMP5138
Semester 1
INFO2820
Database Systems 1 (Advanced)
6    P Distinction-level result in INFO1003 or INFO1103 or INFO1903 or INFO1105 or INFO1905
N INFO2120, COMP5138
Semester 1
INFO2315
Introduction to IT Security
6    A In order to enter this unit, students should have at least one semester of tertiary study of IT. In particular, we assume familiarity with the value of information, and with the varied uses of IT in business and personal activities. We also assume an introductory level of skill in using a computer (for example, creating and moving files and folders, downloading and installing files, etc). The assumed background would be achieved by completing INFO1003 Foundations of IT. We also assume previous instruction in verbal presentations and teamwork.
Semester 2
INFO2911
IT Special Project 2A
6    P Distinction average in non-IT units completed in previous year of study, high distinction average in IT units completed in previous year.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Departmental permission required.
Semester 1
INFO2912
IT Special Project 2B
6    P Distinction average in non-IT units completed in previous year of study, high distinction average in IT units completed in previous year.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Departmental permission required.
Semester 2
ISYS2140
Information Systems
6    A INFO1003 or INFO1903 or INFO1103 or INFS1000
Semester 1
Senior units of study
INFO3220
Object Oriented Design
6    P INFO2110 and COMP2129
Semester 1
INFO3315
Human-Computer Interaction
6    A Background in programming and operating systems that is sufficient for the student to independently learn new programming tools from standard online technical materials. Ability to conduct a literature search. Ability to write reports of work done.
Semester 2
INFO3402
Management of IT Projects and Systems
6    A INFO2110 or INFO2810 or INFO2900
Semester 1
INFO3404
Database Systems 2
6    A This unit of study assumes that students have previous knowledge of database concepts including (1) ER modelling, (2) the relational data model and (3) SQL. The prerequisite material is covered in INFO 2120/2820. Familiarity with a programming language (e.g. Java or C) is also expected.
N INFO3504
Semester 2
INFO3504
Database Systems 2 (Adv)
6    A This unit of study assumes that students have previous knowledge of database concepts including (1) ER modelling, (2) the relational data model and (3) SQL. The prerequisite material is covered in INFO 2120/2820. Sound experience with the C programming language and the Unix software development environment is also expected.
P Distinction-level result in INFO2120 or INFO2820 or COMP2007 or COMP2907
N INFO3404
Semester 2
INFO3911
IT Special Project 3A
6    P Distinction average in non-IT units completed in previous year of study, high distinction average in IT units completed in previous year.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Departmental permission required.
Semester 1
INFO3912
IT Special Project 3B
6    P Distinction average in non-IT units completed in previous year of study, high distinction average in IT units completed in previous year.

Note: Department permission required for enrolment
Departmental permission required.
Semester 2
ISYS3400
Information Systems Project
6    P INFO2110 and INFO2120 and ISYS2140
N INFO3600, ISYS3207
Semester 2
ISYS3401
Analytical Methods & Information Systems
6    A INFO2110, ISYS2140
Semester 1
ELEC3610
E-Business Analysis and Design
6    P INFO2120
N EBUS3003, EBUS3001
Semester 1
Honours
ISYS4301
Information Systems Honours A
12   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ISYS4302
Information Systems Honours B
12    C ISYS4301
Semester 1
Semester 2
ISYS4303
Information Systems Honours C
12    C ISYS4302
Semester 1
Semester 2
ISYS4304
Information Systems Honours D
12    C ISYS4303
Semester 1
Semester 2
Exchange
ISYS3554
Information Systems Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ISYS3555
Information Systems Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
ISYS3557
Information Systems Exchange
6   
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

International Business

Available to Bachelor of International and Global Studies Students only.
For more information on the major refer to the Business School website, http://sydney.edu.au/business
IBUS2101
International Business Strategy
6    P 36 junior credit points
N IBUS2001
Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Main
IBUS2102
Cross-Cultural Management
6    P 36 junior credit points
N IBUS2002

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1,

Semester 1
Semester 2
Summer Early
IBUS3101
International Business Alliances
6    P 36 credit points in junior units of study
Semester 1
IBUS3102
International Risk Management
6    P 36 credit points in junior units of study
Semester 2
IBUS3103
Global Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
6    P 48 credit points


Students enrolled in the combined Law degrees are able to complete this unit in their third year of enrolment (full-time).
Semester 1
IBUS3104
Ethical International Business Decisions
6    P 48 credit points
Semester 2
IBUS3107
Business Negotiations
6    P 48 credit points


This unit will require student's participation in a number of negotiations. Preparation for these negotiations, which are a large part of your grade, will require time-pressured reading of material in class.
Semester 1
WORK2217
International Human Resource Management
6    P 40 credit points worth of units of study including either (WORK1003 or WORK1001) OR (IBUS2101 or IBUS2001)
N WORK2017
Semester 1
WORK2222
Leadership in Organisations
6    A WORK2201 or WORK2218
P 40 credit points worth of units of study
Semester 1
Cross-listed Arts and Social Sciences units of study
ECOP3012
Global Political Economy
6    P ECOP1001 and (ECOP1003 or ECOP1004)
N ECOP3002
Semester 2
ECOP3014
Political Economy of Development
6    P ECOP1001 and (ECOP1003 or ECOP1004)
N ECOP3004
Semester 1
ECOS3006
International Trade
6    P Either (ECOS2001 or ECON2001) or (ECOS2901 or ECON2901)
N ECON3006
Semester 1
ECOS3007
International Macroeconomics
6    P ECOS2002 or ECON2002 or ECOS2902 or ECON2902
N ECON3007
Semester 1
Summer Main
GOVT2221
Politics of International Economic Rels
6    P 12 Junior credit points from Government
N GOVT2201
Semester 2
GOVT2225
International Security in 21st Century
6    P 12 Junior credit points from Government
N GOVT2205
Semester 1
USSC2601
US in the World
6    P 18 junior credit points
Semester 1
Summer Early
Honours
BUSS4000
Honours in Business
  
Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
BUSS4001
Business Honours Research Methods
12    P A minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% across all senior units taken within an undergraduate degree and a minimum of 70% in units completed in the subject area of the discipline of intended honours study (including pre-honours units or pass stream units).

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
BUSS4002
Business Honours Specialisation A
12    P A minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% across all senior units taken within an undergraduate degree and a minimum of 70% in units completed in the subject area of the discipline of intended honours study (including pre-honours units or pass stream units).

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
BUSS4003
Business Honours Specialisation B
12    P A minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% across all senior units taken within an undergraduate degree and a minimum of 70% in units completed in the subject area of the discipline of intended honours study (including pre-honours units or pass stream units).

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2
BUSS4004
Business Honours Thesis
12    P A minimum weighted average mark (WAM) of 65% across all senior units taken within an undergraduate degree and a minimum of 70% in units completed in the subject area of the discipline of intended honours study (including pre-honours units or pass stream units).

Note: Department permission required for enrolment

Semester 1
Semester 2

Unit of study Credit points A: Assumed knowledge P: Prerequisites C: Corequisites N: Prohibition Session

Law

These units of study are available to students enrolled in combined Law degrees only

LAWS1006
Foundations of Law
6    N LAWS1000, LAWS5000
Semester 1
LAWS1012
Torts
6    P LAWS1006
N LAWS1005, LAWS1010, LAWS3001, LAWS5001
Semester 2
LAWS1013
Legal Research I
   C LAWS1006
N LAWS1008

Note: Department permission required for enrolmentin the following sessions:Semester 1,
Semester 1 classes are for Combined Law candidates in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Semester 2 classes are for Combined Law candidates in the Business School and faculties of Architecture, Engineering and Science.
Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS1014
Civil and Criminal Procedure
6    P LAWS1006, LAWS1012
N LAWS1001, LAWS1007, LAWS3002, LAWS3004, LAWS2006, LAWS5003
Semester 1
LAWS1015
Contracts
6    P LAWS1006
N LAWS1002, LAWS2008, LAWS5002
Semester 1
Summer Early
LAWS1016
Criminal Law
6    P LAWS1006, LAWS1014
N LAWS1003, LAWS3001, LAWS2009, LAWS5004
Semester 2
LAWS1017
Torts and Contracts II
6    P (LAWS1010 or LAWS1012) and LAWS1015
N LAWS5006
Semester 2
Summer Early
LAWS1019
Legal Research II
   P LAWS1013
N LAWS1008, LAWS1022


Semester 1 classes are for Combined Law candidates in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. Semester 2 classes are for Combined Law candidates in the Business School and faculties of Architecture, Engineering and Science.
Semester 1
Semester 2
LAWS1021
Public Law
6    P LAWS1006
N LAWS2002, LAWS3003, LAWS1004, LAWS5007
Semester 2
Summer Late
LAWS1023
Public International Law
6    P LAWS1006
N LAWS1018, LAWS2005, LAWS5005
Semester 1