James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2003

Certificate of Science

Townsville, Cairns

The following majors are available:

Computer Science

Choose two subjects from the following:

CP1010:03 Introduction to Multimedia (Sem 1 and 2)
CP1030:03 Introduction to Information Technology (Sem 1 and 2)
CP1200:03 Introduction to Computer Science 1 (Sem 1)
CP1300:03 Introduction to Computer Science 2 (Sem 2) (can only be selected after the successful completion of CP1200)
CP1500:03 Introduction to Database Principles (Sem 1)
CP2010:03 Multimedia Web Design (Sem 1) (can only be selected after the successful completion of CP1010)
CP2060:03 Computer Graphics (Sem 2) (can only be selected after the successful completion of CP1200)
CP2230:03 Internetworking 1 (CCNA preparation) (Sem 1)*
CP2240:03 Internetworking 2 (completes CCNA preparation) (Sem 2) (can only be selected after the successful completion of CP2230)

Geology

(offered externally from Cairns Campus)

EA1003:03 Introductory Earth Science (Sem 1)
and  
EA1004:03 Environmental Earth Science (Sem 2)

GIS

GE2501:03 Introduction to Environmental Remote Sensing (Sem 1)
GE2502:03 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (Sem 2)

Introductory Science

Choose two subjects to a total of 6 units from Table Va of the Master Schedule of Subjects.

Please note that some of these subjects have prerequisites such as Senior Maths B and Chemistry. Advice on subject combinations may be obtained from the Associate Dean – Science (or Academic Adviser).

Preparatory Science

MA1020:03 Preparatory Mathematics (Sem 1 and 2) (Townsville campus only)
MA1021:03 Preparatory Mathematical Skills (Sem 1 and 2) (Cairns campus only)
and  
CH1020:03 Preparatory Chemistry (January block mode and Sem 2) (Townsville campus only)
SC1021:03 Preparatory Chemistry and Physics (Sem 1 and Sem 2 and January block mode) (Cairns campus only)