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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2010: Bachelor of Communication with a Major in Public Relations - commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 1, 2010

  • This 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 credit 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, 2010

CMN120 The Psychology of Learning
Plus select 1 core course from:
COR109 Literacy and Numeracy Across the Curriculum
COR110 Secondary Assessment and Reporting
COR111 Using Data for Learning
Plus select 2 courses from:
CMN116 Secondary Professional Learning: The Professional Empowered and Engaged
DES101 Communication and Thought
DES102 Earth's Surface Processes, Materials and Soils
DES103 Chemistry
EGL120 Science Research Methods
ENP100 Biodiversity and Ecology
HIS140 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
INT110 Plant Diversity and Ecology
INT120 An Introduction to Geographic Information Science and Technology
INT130 Hydrology and Geomorphology
INT140 Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
JST101 Satellite Image Analysis and Surveying
PSY100 Introduction to Weather and Climate
SCS130 Advanced Research Methods and Statistics
SCS180 Environmental and Resource Economics

Semester 2, 2010

CMN102 Integrated Environmental Management
Plus select 1 core course from:
COR109 Biogeography
COR110 Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues
COR111 Environmental Chemistry
Plus select 2 elective courses, which may include:
CMN130 Public Relations Strategies and Tactics
CMN140 Communication and Thought

Semester 1, 2011

CMN229 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
Plus select 2 Communication courses from (refer to Note 1):
CMN213 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
CMN226 Introduction to Creative Writing
CMN228 Visual Literacy: Design Principles and Practice
CMN235 Ways of Seeing: Understanding Images
CMN237 Digital Photographic Practice
CMN238 The Text Files: An Introduction to Literary Studies
CMN246 Environmental and Planning Studies
CMN248 Global Citizens: A History of Humanity
CMN266 Indonesian A
EGL201 Japanese A
Plus select 1 elective course

Semester 2, 2011

CMN218 Italian A
CMN231 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic?
Plus select 1 Communication course from (refer to Note 1):
CMN213 Justice and the Australian Legal System
CMN224 Introduction to Psychology A
CMN228 Media Law and Ethics
CMN237 Online Journalism
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN251
CMN260 Writing the Short Story
CMN267
EGL285
Plus select 1 elective course

Semester 1, 2012

CMN216
CMN243
Plus select 1 Communication course from (refer to Note 1):
CMN213 Editing for Professionals
CMN214
CMN226 Creative and Interactive Advertising
CMN227
CMN228 Media Law and Ethics
CMN229
CMN235
CMN237 Online Journalism
CMN246 Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN248
CMN249
CMN266 Writing Poetry
EGL201 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
INT270
Plus select 1 elective course

Semester 2, 2012

CMN251
CMN273
Plus select 1 Communication course from (refer to Note 1):
CMN213 Editing for Professionals
CMN218
CMN224 Advertising Campaigns
CMN228 Media Law and Ethics
CMN231 Communication Campaign Planning
CMN237 Online Journalism
CMN240 Feature Writing
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN256
CMN260 Writing the Short Story
CMN267
EGL285
Plus select 1 elective course

Notes
  1. Two of the following courses also be counted towards the 12 advanced courses:
    EGL201 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction
    EGL285
    INT270
  2. No more than 10 introductory courses are to be completed, including core courses in the Bachelor of Communication program.
  3. The Public Relations major is limited by a quota and subject to application and interview. Students must apply at the end of their second year. In the case of an unsuccessful application, the major will be converted from Public Relations to Communication Studies.

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