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Chemistry Learning Resources Centre Chemistry Learning Resources CentreThe Chemistry Learning Resources Centre is located at City campus (CB04.4.77). It has a range of resources to support the learning of chemistry by undergraduate students from the Faculties of Science; Nursing, Midwifery and Health; Engineering; and Business. Resources available in the Centre include microcomputers equipped with interactive software, videos, models and books. Most of the resources are for first-year students but there are also resources for students studying chemistry in the later stages of their degree program. The Centre is open each weekday during semester. Further information may be obtained by visiting the website at: or by contacting the coordinator: Rosemary Ward Mathematics and ICT Study CentreThe Mathematics and ICT Study Centre coordinates mathematics, statistics and basic computing assistance across the University and offers many services to help students from all faculties. The Centre is equipped with computing and audiovisual equipment for use by students. Staff can assist students with common computing packages such as wordprocessing, spreadsheets, presentation managers, Mathematica, Minitab and SPSS. The Centre provides a free service for UTS students. Location The Centre is located at CB01.16.15, City campus and KG02.2.51, Kuring-gai campus. Opening hours At City campus, the Centre is open every weekday. At Kuring-gai campus, the Centre is open three days per week. Students can use the Centre at either campus. A detailed program with opening hours and details of staff expertise is available at the Centre and on the website. Subjects and workshops The Centre runs subjects to assist with particular courses, for example, Mathematics for Nursing, and workshops such as Examination Preparation for Business. Details are available at the Centre. If there is sufficient need, subjects can be tailored to meet the needs of particular groups. Many bridging and support subjects are programmed on weekends. These have been extremely popular. Bridging courses in mathematics, statistics and computing Short bridging courses, free for UTS students, are run in February and July. The courses cover the mathematical or statistical content students need for their degree program. A course designed for students entering Nursing is run in October and February. Computing for beginners is also available. Peer tutoring Third- and fourth-year students assist first-year students on a voluntary basis during semester. This gives all students involved in this process an opportunity to learn. Research and curriculum development Centre staff are active in education research and the development of resources, particularly video. The Centre is a member of the Bridging Mathematics Network and several international academics visit the Centre each year. Inquiries City campus Leigh Wood, Director (on leave Semester 1, 2004) Narelle Smith (Semester 1, 2004) Kuring-gai campus Judyth Hayne, Jane Ewing Physics Learning CentreThe Applied Physics Department operates a drop-in Physics Learning Centre on level 11 of the Tower Building on the City campus. Academic staff members are available at convenient times during the week to assist students with any problems they have associated with their first-year physics studies. In addition to the fixed schedule for personal tutorial assistance, there is a computer laboratory adjoining the Physics Learning Centre in which assistance can be obtained whenever the Physics Laboratory Office is open (normally 9.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.). There are also computer-aided learning programs and simulated textbook problems available for study by all first-year physics students. For further information contact: Dr Walter Kalceff Bridging coursesChemistry bridging course For first-year Chemistry subjects in 2004, it is strongly recommended that students have either HSC chemistry or some other suitable prior knowledge. UTS Bridging Chemistry is a bridging course designed to introduce students to the language, symbols, and basic concepts on which to build a meaningful study of chemistry at the tertiary level. The format of the course includes lectures and demonstrations, tutorial and problem sessions, self-paced learning, and laboratory experiences. Students in Science enrol for two weeks in February, and are supported by comprehensive learning materials. Further information can be obtained from: Dr John Kalman Rosemary Ward Mathematics bridging courses The Mathematics and ICT Study Centre provides bridging subjects for students who need mathematics, statistics and basic computing skills for their degree studies at UTS. If groups of students have particular needs, Centre staff can design a bridging subject specifically to meet these needs. 94570 This subject is usually run on Saturdays in February and March for new students and at other times if requested by faculties or student groups. It is designed for students who are not familiar with computers and aims to develop confidence, an understanding of terminology and some basic skills. It covers Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, how to use UTS systems and the Internet. This subject is free of HECS charges and carries no credit-point value. 94580 This intensive subject is run day and evening over two weeks in February. It provides prerequisite mathematical skills at 2/3-unit HSC level and is aimed at mature-age students, students who have studied mathematics overseas and students who have not studied a high enough level of mathematics at school for their needs. It is recommended for students entering Business, Engineering, Science, Design, Architecture and Building and Information Technology. This subject is free of HECS charges and carries no credit-point value. 94590 This subject is run day and evening in February. It gives a general introduction to mathematics and science for students entering Nursing. This subject is free of HECS charges and carries no credit-point value. Insearch Limited – Foundation Program Insearch Limited, which is wholly owned by UTS, offers a Foundation Studies Certificate in Science. The program is designed by staff of the Faculty of Science for students that are not currently qualified for direct university entry. While the University cannot guarantee admission to its degree programs (for local students), students who have completed the program may apply for admission to the first year of most science degree programs offered by the Faculty. For further information contact: The Registrar Mathematics Study Centre Foundation Course 35010 Foundation Mathematics runs in Spring semester on two nights per week. The course covers the content of the HSC 2-unit mathematics course and prepares students for entry into courses that require some mathematical skills, such as Engineering, Science, Information Technology, Design, Architecture and Building and Business. Students who wish to enrol at the University in the following year are encouraged to take the subject as a non-award subject. In many cases the subject can then be credited as an elective in their degree program. Students completing this course have had success in gaining entry to university and in completing their degree studies. Physics bridging course The Physics bridging course is for students who have not completed HSC Physics and who wish to be well prepared to undertake a tertiary course which involves physics. Additionally, this course is recommended for students returning to study after a long time. UTS Bridging Physics is a short introductory and refresher course in Physics suitable for all students entering courses with a Physics component. The course does not attempt to cover all of HSC Physics, however, it does provide the necessary knowledge to assist with tertiary study. The format of the course includes lectures and problem solving tutorials. The two-day course is held late in January, and is supported by comprehensive learning materials. Further information can be obtained from: Dr Walter Kalceff |
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