Diploma of Science
Townsville
The objective of the Diploma of Science is to offer students the opportunity to achieve a recognised award which meets the minimum formal requirement to teach Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry in Queensland secondary schools. The Diploma of Science is based on the registration requirement of eight level 2 units. Students should choose 24 units from any one of the following strands.
Mathematics Major Strand
level 1
| MA1000:03 | Mathematical Foundations (Sem 1) |
| MA1003:03 | Mathematical Techniques (Sem 2) |
| MA1401:03 | Statistics and Data Analysis (Sem 2) |
| Recommended elective: | |
| CP1030:03 | Introduction to Information Technology (Sem 1 and 2) |
level 2
| MA2000:03 | Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers (Sem 1) |
| MA2100:03 | Mathematical Methods and Differential Equations (Sem 2) |
| MA2201:03 | Numerical Mathematics (Sem 2) |
| MA2405:03 | Statistical Methods (Sem 1) |
Physics Major Strand
level 1
| MA1000:03 | Mathematical Foundations (Sem 1) |
| MA1003:03 | Mathematical Techniques (Sem 2) |
| PH1005:03 | Introductory Physics (Sem 1) |
| PH1007:03 | Fundamental Physics (Sem 2) |
level 2
| PH2002:03 | Structure of Matter (Sem 1) |
| PH2004:03 | Electromagnetic Phenomena (Sem 2) |
| PH2019:03 | Introduction to Electromagnetism Optics and Thermodynamics (Sem 1) |
| and one of the following: | |
| EE2300:03 | Electronics 1 (Sem 2) |
| MA2000:03 | Mathematics for Scientists and Engineers (Sem 1) |
| PH2023:03 | Human Biomechanics 1 (Sem 1) |
Chemistry Major Strand
level 1
| CH1001:03 | Introductory Chemistry A (Sem 1) |
| CH1002:03 | Introductory Chemistry B (Sem 2) |
| Plus two electives | |
| The following subjects are recommended: | |
| MA1000:03 | Mathematical Foundations (Sem 1) |
| MA1003:03 | Mathematical Techniques (Sem 2) |
level 2
| Any four of: | |
| CH2002:03 | Physical Chemistry (Sem 1) |
| CH2012:03 | Environmental Analytical Techniques (Sem 2) |
| CH2022:03 | Chemistry of the Elements (Sem 2) |
| CH2032:03 | Organic Chemistry (Sem 1) |
| Elective: a Mathematics subject is recommended | |