Pacific Technical & Further Education (Pacific TAFE) – College of Foundation Studies

Course Descriptions

 


AFF01          Basic Accounting A


Prerequisites:    Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1:            B and SB at L & E and P and SB at K, SI, TON and TU P at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

Semester 2:            Not offered

This course provides the fundamental structure, theories, rules, concepts and principles necessary for a good foundation in accounting and develop a detailed schema of how accounting as a means of recording and reporting financial events contributes to the function of the entity. The course focuses on financial reporting based on conceptual framework of the IASB. The emphasis is from data collection to report preparation, presentation, analysis and interpretation. This course also introduces you to accounting for partnership and companies.


AFF02          Basic Accounting B


Prerequisites:     Admission into Foundation Programme.

Semester 1:        Not offered

Semester 2:       B and SB at L & E and P and SB at K, SI, TON and TU P at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

The skills learnt in AFF01 are broadened through a detailed schema of how accounting as a means of recording and reporting financial events enables sound decisions to be made in achieving the entity’s goals. AFF02 focuses on budgeting, cost accounting and incremental analysis as part of an introduction to management accounting. The emphasis is on using information to help make decisions related to the operations of the business.


AFP01         Preliminary Accounting 1


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1: B and SB at L & E and P and SB at K, SI, TON and TU P at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

Semester 2: Not offered

This course introduces the students to the basic rules, concepts and theories required for a good base in Accounting. The course focuses on the Accounting Cycle and particularly that of a sole trader entity from data collection to financial report preparation, presentation and analysis and interpretation of the financial reports.


AFP02         Preliminary Accounting 2


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1: Not offered

Semester 2: B and SB at L & E and P and SB at K, SI, TON and TU P at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

This course focuses on the internal controls and Accounting procedures associated with various subsystems in an Accounting system. With the knowledge and skills acquired, a simple Accounting system for a small entity can be designed incorporating the internal controls for receivables, assets, inventory valuation and payroll in building a successful business.


AGF01         Foundation Agriculture


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme and a pass in Year 12 or Form 6 Agricultural Science

Semester 1: Not offered                                                   Semester 2: Not offered

AGF01 is designed to provide basic knowledge and skills in agriculture necessary for preparing Foundation agricultural science students who intend to do further studies in agriculture at a higher education level. This course gives you an understanding of the main areas that are important in agriculture: soil, crop production, crop protection, animal production, human nutrition and farm economics and management.


BIF02          Foundation Biology A: Evolutionary Patterns


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: B and SB at L, E, SI & TON and B at LAB P at SAM, CI, LTK, NA, NI, RMI & TOK and P and SB at K & TU

Semester 2: Not offered

This course aims to foster an understanding of fundamental concepts in biology. The course introduces the theory of evolution to help understand the origin and diversity of living things. It moves from the evolution of early life, through basic genetics as applied to individuals and populations, to the evolution of life forms- from microbes to plants and animals. This course also develops practical skills, including the use of apparatus and techniques, to enhance understanding and knowledge of biological concepts.


BIF03          Foundation Biology B: The Maintenance of Life


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: Not offered

Semester 2: B and SB at L, E, SI & TON and B at LAB P at SAM, CI, LTK, NA, NI, RMI & TOK and P and SB at K & TU

BIF03 introduces fundamental themes and concepts in biology. The course introduces structure and function beginning from the cellular level, physiology, ecology, and the challenges of contemporary environmental issues and conservation efforts in our Pacific Island nations. This course is also tailored to introduce statistical analyses and interpretation as a basic skill in biostatistics.


BIP02          Preliminary Biology A


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1: B and SB at L, E, SI & TON and B at LAB P at SAM, CI, LTK, NA, NI, RMI & TOK and P and SB at K & TU

Semester 2: Not offered

BIP02 is designed to provide the student with a broad appreciation of some of the fundamental concepts of biology. The emphasis of this course is on ecology, cell and molecular biology and Genetics and heredity. It moves from exploring the different levels of biological organisation to adaptation and conservation issues. The cell biology section focuses on the organic material and types of transport. Genetic and heredity discuss the roles of nucleic acid and sex determination in humans.


BIP03          Preliminary Biology B


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1: Not offered

Semester 2: B and SB at L, E, SI & TON and B at LAB P at SAM, CI, LTK, NA, NI, RMI & TOK and P and SB at K & TU

BIP03 is designed to provide the student with a broad appreciation of some of the fundamental concepts of biology. The emphasis of this course is on cellular organisation of plants and animals; living processes; classification; functional morphology and diversity of higher organisms including invertebrates and vertebrates.


CHF02         Foundation Chemistry A


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: B and SB at E, L, SI & TON and B at LAB and P and SB at K & TU and P at SAM, CI, LTK, NA, NI, RMI & TOK

Semester 2: Not offered

CHF02 introduces the fundamental principles of general chemistry and shows how they are applied in a variety of themes and topics. The unit subsequently develops the major concepts in basic analytical chemistry, physical and inorganic chemistry that are required for studying higher level chemistry. The major focus of this course is on stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding and periodicity, states of matter­ solids, liquids and intermolecular forces, solutions, and gases, redox reactions and basic electrochemistry. The course is also laboratory oriented and is tailored to enhance students’ basic experimental skills.


CHF03         Foundation Chemistry B


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: Not offered

Semester 2: B and SB at E, L, SI & TON and B at LAB and P and SB at K & TU and P at SAM, CI, LTK, NA, NI, RMI & TOK

CHF03 introduces the fundamental principles of general chemistry and shows how they are applied to a variety of topics. The unit subsequently develops the major concepts in physical and organic chemistry, required for studying higher level chemistry. The major focus of this course is thermochemistry and chemical equilibrium, acids and bases and organic chemistry. The course is also laboratory oriented and is tailored to enhance students’ basic practical skills.


CHP02         Preliminary Chemistry A


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1: B and SB at E, L, SI & TON and B at LAB and P and SB at K & TU and P at SAM, CI, LTK, NA, NI, RMI, TOK

Semester 2: Not offered

This course provides students with an opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding in basic  chemistry and prepares  students for courses in Foundation Level Chemistry. The major focus of this course is on the basic concepts in chemistry, atomic structure and chemical bonding and reactions  inorganic substances and states of matter – solids, liquids, solutions and gases.  The course is also laboratory oriented and tailored to enhance students’ basic experimental skills.


CHP03         Preliminary Chemistry B


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1: Not offered

Semester 2: B and SB at E, L, SI & TON and B at LAB and P and SB at K & TU and P at SAM, CI, LTK, NA, NI, RMI, TOK

This course provides students with an opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding in basic chemistry. The major focus of this course is on the chemistry of carbon , hydrocarbons, energy and chemical changes, reaction rates and equilibrium, and electrochemistry. The course is also laboratory oriented and is tailored to enhance students’ practical skills.


CSF12          Foundation Computer Science


Prerequisites: Admission into a Foundation Programme

Semester 1: Not offered                          

Semester 2: B and SB at L O and SB at E, K, SI, TON, and TU O at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

This course is aimed at enriching students with fundamental concepts in programming. Students will learn to perform binary conversions, understand variables and data types, and create programs in C++ by using sequential, selection (if-else) and iteration (loops) structures. In addition to these, students will learn how to use mathematical functions in C++, the order of precedence for arithmetic and logical operators, increment and decrement operators, and cast operators. The course will conclude with some exposure to creating a web page with HTML and CSS coding. This is also a compulsory course for students intending to pursue computing science at degree level.


ECF04          Foundation Economics


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme and a pass in Year 12/ Form 6  Mathematics or equivalent.

Semester 1: B and SB at L & E and P and SB at K, SI, TON and TU P at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

Semester 2:  Not offered

ECF04 (Foundation Economics) introduces participants to deeper consideration of the micro and macro- economic concepts and principles covered in ECP01 (Preliminary level). The course aims to prepare participants for further studies at degree level in the field of economics and other fields such as tourism management  and management which require economic backgrounds. Topics include the economic problem, scarcity and opportunity cost, the price mechanism and government intervention, market structures; perfect and imperfect, bank and monetary policy, economic growth, inflation and unemployment, economic policies, globalisation, exchange rate and free trade.


ECP02         Preliminary Microeconomics


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1: B and SB at L & E and P and SB at K, SI, TON and TU P at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

Semester 2: Not offered

ECP02 is an introductory economics course that enables students with prior or no prior economic knowledge to learn basic microeconomic concepts and skills before taking up economics at Foundation level. There are eight units covered in this course. Emphasis is placed on developing students’ ability to understand basic microeconomic concepts and theories, drawing models, graphs and illustrations and performing basic microeconomic calculations.


ECP03         Preliminary Macroeconomics


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1: Not offered

Semester 2: B and SB at L & E and P and SB at K, SI, TON and TU P at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

ECPO3 is an introductory economics course that builds up from ECP02. In this course students learn relevant basic macroeconomic concepts and skills before taking up economics at Foundation level.  There are nine units covered in this course. Emphasis is placed on developing students’ ability to understand basic macroeconomic concepts and theories, drawing models, graphs and illustration and perform basic macroeconomic calculations.


FJF23          Vakadidike Vosa Vakaviti Taumada (Foundation Fijian iTaukei Language Studies)


Prerequisites: Admission into the Foundation Programme

Semester 1: Not offered                                           Semester 2:  Not offered

FJF23introduces students to aspects of the scientific study of the iTaukei language in its foundation stage. Topics include issues in spoken and written dialects and Standard iTaukei language, structural differences, usage and language relationships.


GEF01         Pacific Islands Geography 1


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: B and SB at L & SI and P and SB at E, K, TON, and TU P at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

Semester 2: Not offered

GEF01 is a physical geography course which examines the interrelationships between people and the physical environment. Each theme has applications to the Pacific. It also looks at biodiversity and conservation and how humans have affected the physical environment. A practical field exercise or project which enables students to participate in field work.


GEF02         Pacific Islands Geography 2


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: Not offered

Semester 2: B and SB at L & SI and P and SB at E, K, TON, and TU P at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

GEF02 is primarily a human geography course which examines the interrelationships between people and the socio – economic environment. It also includes applications to the Pacific Islands. It concludes with a look at how humans have affected the physical environment. The course also includes a practical field exercise or project which requires students to participate in field work.


GEP01         Preliminary Geography A: Physical Geography


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1: B and SB at L & SI and P and SB at E, K, TON, and TU P at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

Semester 2: Not offered

GEP01 focuses on maps and skills of mapping. It looks at the natural world and the ways geographers have studied landscapes and the forces responsible for them. In addition, we study climate and weather patterns, vegetation and soil types, water and land formations, and the distribution of earth`s resources.


GEP02         Preliminary Geography B: Human Geography


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1: Not offered

Semester 2: B and SB at L & SI and P and SB at E, K, TON, and TU P at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

GEP02 focuses on the human environment, its characteristics, distribution patterns, formative processes and interactions with the physical environment. This course does not make students experts in human geography. It only helps give you an overview of the concepts and components in the study of human geography.


HYF01         Introduction to Pacific History


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1:      B and SB at L and P and SB at E, K, SI, TON and TU P at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

Semester 2:     Not offered

The course is made up of eight Units that cover the periods of Pacific history from origins of Pacific islanders to the colonial era. It examines the past of Pacific people. The analysis emphasises the continuity of historical processes, beginning with traditions and looking at the situation that existed immediately before contact with the Europeans. The course focuses on the islands, their people and examining their past to gain better understanding of the present.


HYP01         The Pacific & World War II                                


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1:B and SB at L and P and SB at E, K, SI, TON and TU P at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

Semester 2: Not offered

HYP01 introduces students to Pacific history as well as global history. One of the main objectives of this course is to focus on an event that involved nations both in the Pacific and around the world: the Second World War. The course is designed to provide students with an understanding of how the war spread into the Pacific, the involvement of Pacific Islanders and the effects of the war on the people and the islands. The course is also designed to teach students skills necessary for studying history.


ISF21           Foundation Information Systems                 


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: B and SB at L O and SB at E, K, SI, TON, and TU O at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

Semester 2: Not offered

This course is aimed at enriching students with the fundamental concepts of the Internet, Web, E-commerce, Communications and Networks, Information Systems, Database Management Systems, System Analysis and Design, Programming steps, planning and languages and Privacy and Security issues. This course will also prepare students with fundamental skills in word processing, spreadsheet calculations, databases (tables, queries, forms & reports), presentation and HTML/CSS coding. It will prepare students for higher level Information System courses.


ISP21           Introduction to Information, Communication & Technology


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1:Not offered

Semester 2: B and SB at L O and SB at E, K, SI, TON, and TU O at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

This course will offer students the fundamentals of computer hardware and software functionalities. Students will develop understanding of the difference between input, output and storage devices, and the difference between application and system software. It will also expose students to understanding the fundamentals of e-learning, data, security, environment P and basic level of research using the internet. Students will also begin to explore the basic features of Word processing, Spreadsheet, Presentation, Databases and Publishing.


LLF14          Foundation English A                                  


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: B and SB at L, SI, TON and K and B at LAB and LTK and P and SB at E, TU and P at SAM, NA, RMI, TOK, NI & CI

Semester 2: B and SB at L, SI, TON and K and B at LAB and LTK and P and SB at E, TU and P at SAM, NA, RMI, TOK, NI & CI

LLF14 will introduce students to a variety of text types with the intention of improving writing, grammar and language skills, in general. Each unit is designed around a style of writing selected to appeal to readers at Foundation or Year 13/Form 7 level. These include fiction and non-fiction stories, poetry, magazine articles, newspaper clippings, comic strips, play scripts and movies. Each unit allows students to explore in context those aspects of English language skills such as grammar, punctuation, vocabulary, speaking and writing.


LLF15          Foundation English B                                   


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1:B and SB at L, SI, TON and K and B at LAB and P and SB at E, TU and P at LTK, SAM, NA, RMI, TOK, NI & CI

Semester 2:B and SB at L, SI, TON and K and B at LAB and P and SB at E, TU and P at LTK, SAM, NA, RMI, TOK, NI & CI

LLF15 is a compulsory Foundation English course, which will help students increase their proficiency in various study skills and aspects of communication in preparation for studies at post- foundation levels. Topics include intensive and extensive reading, effective use of the library, and critical examination of written texts, note taking, summary, paragraph structure, essay writing, comprehension, grammar usage and oral expression.


LNF21                        Communication & Language               


Prerequisites: Admission into the Foundation Programme

Semester 1: Not offered 

Semester 2: : B and SB at L, SI, TON and K and B at LAB and P and SB at E, TU and P at LTK, SAM, NA, RMI, TOK, NI & CI

LNF21 provides an overview of the basic nature of communication in human language. It gives special attention to the history, functional roles and status of Pacific languages in relation to other international languages that are influential in the region. In addition, LNF21 will help students discover the distribution patterns of languages in the world and the Pacific and hopes to enhance student sensitivity to common prejudice and biases concerning language in general and Pacific languages in particular. Finally, students are given opportunities to critically observe the changes and maintenance of the indigenous languages of the Pacific.


LLP14          Preliminary English A                                        


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1:     B and SB at L, SI, TON and K and B at LAB and P and SB at E, TU and P at LTK, SAM, NA, RMI, TOK, NI & CI

Semester 2:     B and SB at L, SI, TON and K and B at LAB and P and SB at E, TU and P at LTK, SAM, NA, RMI, TOK, NI & CI

This preliminary English course will adequately introduce the form, function and use of English grammar. These will be taught in conjunction with the four academic skills: speaking, listening, comprehension and writing at a lower intermediate level. This is particularly in the areas of parts of speech and word combinations for basic sentence structures. The expected learning outcomes are, basic knowledge of English parts of speech, using English confidently in an academic context, and basic skills in sentence construction. These will be taught in a thematic context.


LLP15          Preliminary English B                                        


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1: B and SB at L, SI, TON and K and B at LAB and P and SB at E, TU and P at LTK, SAM, NA, RMI, TOK, NI & CI

Semester 2:B and SB at L, SI, TON and K and B at LAB and P and SB at E, TU and P at LTK, SAM, NA, RMI, TOK, NI & CI

Preliminary English B is a course that is aimed at improving the English Language proficiency of a student at the lower intermediate level to adequately prepare them for Foundation studies. The course focusses on the four language skills of reading, listening, writing and speaking with emphasis on reading comprehension and academic writing. It also emphasises grammar and vocabulary to improve their accuracy, proficiency and confidence in the use of the English language in everyday use as well as an academic context.


MAF11        Foundation Mathematics A                          


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: B and SB at L, E, SI & TON B at LTK and P at SAM, CI, LAB, NA, NI, RMI & TOK P and SB at K & TU

Semester 2: Not offered

The course is designed for students who want to study all sciences, engineering or economics. It focuses on the concepts of Algebra, Functions and Graphs, Trigonometry and Complex numbers. MAF11 and MAF12 prepare students for study of mathematics at degree 1 level.


MAF12        Foundation Mathematics B                          


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: Not offered

Semester 2: B and SB at L, E, SI & TON B at LTK and P at SAM, CI, LAB, NA, NI, RMI & TOK P and SB at K & TU

MAF12 is required for students who want to study all sciences, engineering or economics. It focuses of the concepts of Differentiation, Integration and Statistics. MAF12 and MAF11 prepare students for study of mathematics at degree 1 level.


MAF21        Numeracy Skills


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: Not offered

Semester 2:B and SB at L, E, SI & TON B at LTK and P at SAM, CI, LAB, NA, NI, RMI & TOK P and SB at K & TU

MAF21 is designed for students who do not want to do a mathematics major. It does not meet the mathematics requirement for degree studies that require mathematics background. It is a numeracy course that helps individuals to develop logical thinking and reasoning strategies in everyday activities.  Substantial aspects of this course include mathematics related to business and commercial transactions, introductory algebra and statistics.


MAP11        Basic Preliminary Mathematics


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1: B and SB at L, E, SI & TON B at LTK and P at SAM, CI, LAB, NA, NI, RMI & TOK P and SB at K & TU

Semester 2: Not offered

MAP11 assumes that students have some basic knowledge of arithmetic and operations with whole numbers. It is designed for Social Science disciplines except for Accounting and Economics.


MAP12        Preliminary Mathematics A                           


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1: B and SB at L, E, SI & TON B at LTK and P at SAM, CI, LAB, NA, NI, RMI & TOK P and SB at K & TU

Semester 2: Not offered

MAP12, in conjunction with MAP13- Preliminary Mathematics B, is designed to help students understand and apply mathematical principles in different areas and to provide a basis for students to go into Foundation mathematics. The main contents in the course include Algebra, Functions and Graphs, Trigonometry, Probability and Statistics and Sequences and Series. It is designed for students who intend to study all Sciences, Engineering, Accounting or Economics.


MAP13        Preliminary Mathematics B                       


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1: Not offered

Semester 2: B and SB at L, E, SI & TON B at LTK and P at SAM, CI, LAB, NA, NI, RMI & TOK P and SB at K & TU

MAP13 in conjunction with MAP12 is designed to help students understand and apply mathematical principles in different areas and to provide a foundation for further study in these areas. This course is meant for students who want to study all sciences, engineering, accounting or economics.


OSF01         Introduction to Official Statistics               


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme a pass in Year 12/Form 6 Mathematics and Economics

Semester 1: Not offered                                          

Semester 2: B and SB at L & E and P and SB at K, SI, TON and TU P at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

OSF01 is an introductory course in official statistics at Foundation level. Topics include official statistics and statistical systems, data collection, compilation of economics and social statistics, and information dissemination.


PHF02         Foundation Physics A                                


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: B and SB at E and L and B at LTK and P & SB at K, SI, TU, TON and P at SAM, CI, LAB, NA, NI RMI, TOK

Semester 2: Not offered

PHF02 is designed to establish the physical concepts necessary to study science at the degree level. The course builds on the preliminary work completed in PHP02 or equivalent (Year 12/Form 6 physics). The major focus of this course is mechanics and thermal physics, preparing students for further studies in physics, engineering and other sciences where physical phenomena play a role. Laboratory work involves experiments that reinforce the lecture material.


PHF03         Foundation Physics B                                 


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: Not offered

Semester 2: B and SB at E and L and B at LTK and P & SB at K, SI, TU, TON and P at SAM, CI, LAB, NA, NI RMI, TOK

PHF03 is designed to establish the physical concepts necessary to study science at the degree level. The scientific method and principles are emphasised. The major focus of PHF03 is Light, Optics, Vibration and Waves, Electricity and Magnetism and Modern Physics. The course builds on the preliminary work completed in PHP03 or equivalent (Year 12/Form 6 physics). Laboratory work involves experiments that reinforce lecture material.


PHP02      Preliminary Physics A                                   


Prerequisites: N/A

Semester 1: B and SB at E and L and B at LTK and P & SB at K, SI, TU, TON and P at SAM, CI, LAB, NA, NI RMI, TOK

Semester 2: Not offered

PHP02 Provides students with opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding in a branch of physics, engineering and other science course where physical phenomena plays a vital role. It is also a stepping stone to the introductory level physics course providing fundamental knowledge, problem solving skills and laboratory practice in mechanics and thermal physics.


PHP03         Preliminary Physics B                                        


Prerequisites: N/A

Semester 1: Not offered

Semester 2: B and SB at E and L and B at LTK and P & SB at K, SI, TU, TON and P at SAM, CI, LAB, NA, NI RMI, TOK

. PHP03 course is design to help students develop their knowledge and understanding in a branch of physics, engineering and other science courses in which physical phenomena plays a vital role. This course focus on Light & Optics, Waves, Electricity & Magnetism and Nuclear Physics. It provides an opportunity to students to widen the understanding and appreciation of Modern Physics. It is also a stepping-stone to the introductory level physics course providing fundamental knowledge, problem solving skills and laboratory practice in mechanics and thermal physics.


PLF01          Issues in Pacific Politics    


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: Not offered

Semester 2: B and SB at L and P and SB at E, K, SI, TON and TU P at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

PLF01 introduces students to the politics of the Pacific region and focuses on issues important to contemporary Pacific politics. Students will be introduced to a number of important concepts such as imperialism, sovereignty, neo-colonialism, globalisation and regionalism and governance. The course is particularly concerned with the interaction between outside powers, regional bodies and island states in the Pacific.


PLP01          Preliminary Politics: New Forces in the Pacific


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1: Not offered

Semester 2:B and SB at L and P and SB at E, K, SI, TON and TU P at SAM, CI, LAB, LTK, NA, NI, RMI and TOK

PLP01 introduces students to Pacific politics. It focuses on traditional leadership systems, the forces that impacted upon these systems such as imperialism and colonialism, the Pacific war, achievement of independence, the adoption of new government systems and regional cooperation. It examines a number of Pacific Island countries as case studies of the different paths taken to independence, the different Westminster-based systems that are in place and addresses the involvement of women in government.


SOF01         The Study of Society & Culture                          


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: B and SB at L P at LAB, LTKA, RMI, SAM, CI, NA, NI &TOK P and SB at E, K, SI, TON & TU

Semester 2: Not offered

SOF01 is a beginner’s course in Sociology taught at the Foundation level. This course introduces students to be exposed to the social structures, organisations, groups & societies and how people interact within these contexts. In addition to this, it will examine how race, ethnicity, class, gender and religion either privileges or oppresses and shapes up the experiences of people in society.


SOF02         Foundation Sociology                                     


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: Not offered

Semester 2: B and SB at L P at LAB, LTKA, RMI, SAM, CI, NA, NI &TOK P and SB at E, K, SI, TON & TU

SOF02 provides students with the skills to analyse society and human behaviour from a sociological perspective. It examines a number of pressing social problems within contemporary society and offers students the opportunity to evaluate it and provide solutions. Key sociological issues including gender & sexuality, health & illness, migration & mobility and social change are some of the topics we will explore. Students will also learn the art of conducting research and techniques involved in interviewing for life histories, situations and on-going personal experiences.


SOP02         An Introduction to Sociology


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1:Not offered

Semester 2: B and SB at L P at LAB, LTKA, RMI, SAM, CI, NA, NI &TOK P and SB at E, K, SI, TON & TU

This course introduces students to sociology – the study of human society and social behaviour. All areas of social life will be examined including family, culture, media, peer groups and workplace from within the Pacific context. The main concerns of the course will be to examine ways in which behaviour is influences by groups, the nature and functions of social institutions that we have created and the relationships that exist between individuals and society.


TEF02          Introduction to Technology A                    


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: P at CI, LAB, LTKA, RMI, SAM, TOK, NA & NI P and SB at L, E, K, SI, TON & TU

Semester 2: Not offered

TEF02 provides the necessary background for a good understanding of basic engineering drawing. The prescribed exercises will enable students to develop the skills required for the production and interpretation of engineering drawings. Topics include tangency, ellipse construction, conic sections, loci, descriptive geometry, vectors, truss analysis, pictorial views, survey and orthogonal drawing. Emphasis is placed on developing students’ abilities to recognize, apply and manipulate the principles of descriptive geometry and mechanics to solve engineering problems.


TEF03          Introduction to Technology B                      


Prerequisites: Admission into Foundation Programme

Semester 1: Not offered

Semester 2:P at CI, LAB, LTKA, RMI, SAM, TOK, NA & NI P and SB at L, E, K, SI, TON & TU

TEF03 is divided into two parts: Materials science and Engineering mechanics. Materials science includes the study of structure, properties, inspection and testing, manufacturing processes and the utilization of common engineering materials such as ferrous and non-ferrous metal and their alloys, plastics, wood, concrete and composite materials. Engineering mechanics covers the fundamental concepts of statics as a foundation for applied mechanics. Topics include force systems, moments and simple machines.


TEP02          Preliminary Technology                              


Prerequisites: Admission into Preliminary Programme

Semester 1: Not offered                                          

Semester 2: P at CI, LAB, LTKA, RMI, SAM, TOK, NA & NI P and SB at L, E, K, SI, TON & TU

TEP02 is designed to provide basic engineering drawing skills to those with limited or no engineering drawing skills. Topics in this course include: basic engineering drawing skills, important constructions, tangency, helix, oblique drawing, isometric drawing, orthographic drawing, interpenetration and engineering drawing applications. Emphasis will be placed on the development of the students’ capability to recognise, apply and manipulate the principles of descriptive geometry to solve engineering problems. TEP02 provides the necessary background for a good understanding of basic technical drawing.  The prescribed exercises will enable students to develop skills required for the production and interpretation of working drawings. Emphasis is placed on developing students’ abilities to recognize, apply and manipulate the principles of descriptive geometry to solve technical problems.

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