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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2007: Bachelor of Social Science- commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 1, 2007

  • This full-time enrolment pattern is designed to comply with program requirements. Variations are possible but should only be considered in consultation with the program adviser.
  • Students with advanced standing from prior tertiary study should consult their program adviser for recommended enrolment.
  • For detailed program information, please refer to the program structure.
  • Course offerings may change without notice. Consult the course schedule to confirm when courses are offered.
Semester 1, 2007

ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
SCS100 Introduction to the Social Sciences: Knowledge, Power and Society
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Semester 2, 2007

INT100 International Politics: An Australian Perspective
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Social Change
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Semester 1, 2008

SCS230 Understanding Society
SCS290 Understanding Cultural Diversity
Plus select 2 courses from:
ENP211 Planning and Environmental Law
ENP260 Advanced Professional Planning
INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics (note: required course for Politics and International Politics minor)
INT270 Politics and the Media
SCS260 Community Work
SCS270 Applications in Social and Community Work
SCS280 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
Or an elective course from any faculty

Semester 2, 2008

SCS225 Social Research
Plus select 3 courses from:
ENP265 Participation, Conflict and Mediation in the Planning Context
INT235 Philosophy of International Relations in a Changing World
INT256 Indonesia: Society, Culture and Politics
SCS221 Social Psychology
SCS281 Developmental and Family Counselling
SCS285 Health, Society and Culture
Or an elective course from any faculty

Semester 1, 2009

SCS210 Indigenous Australia and the State
Plus select 3 courses from:
ENP211 Planning and Environmental Law
ENP240 Interpretation: Environment, Heritage and Tourism
ENP255 Urbanism and Urban Design
ENP270 Regional Infrastructure Planning
INT230 Making Public Policy in a Global Era
INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics (note: required course for Politics and International Politics minor)
SCS260 Community Work
SCS270 Applications in Social and Community Work
SCS280 Counselling for the Human Services Professional
Or an elective course from any faculty

Semester 2, 2009

SCS295 Gender and Culture
Select 3 courses from:
ENP245 Cultural Geography and Demography
ENP265 Participation, Conflict and Mediation in the Planning Context
INT235 Philosophy of International Relations in a Changing World
INT245 Politics of the USA
INT265 Rocking the World: The Politics of Popular Music
INT274 Politics and Security in East Asia
SCS211 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues
SCS221 Social Psychology
SCS235 Providing for the People: Social Justice, Welfare, and the State
SCS282 Globalisation and International Community Development
SCS286 Disability: Culture, Community and Change
Or an elective course from any faculty

Note
  1. Students must complete at least 6 advanced courses in Sociology, at least 3 advanced courses in Environmental and Planning Studies and at least 3 advanced courses in Politics and International Relations.
  2. Electives may be any course from any faculty (Maximum of 4).