MUFY - Subject Units

MUFY Subject Units

MUFY - SUBJECT UNITS

The standard program is two semesters. In each semester you will study four subjects, and each subject is taught as two units. Your standard unit combination must consist of:

Compulsory for all Streams

English develops your language, research, organisational and study skills to prepare you for tertiary education in Australia. You'll learn how to speak confidently, listen, understand and analyse ideas, and become a strong reader and writer of academic English.
MUF0011 English Unit 1: Academics Skills and Composition

Overview

English develops your language, research, organisational and study skills to prepare you for tertiary education in Australia. You will learn how to speak confidently, listen, understand and analyse ideas, and become a strong reader and writer of academic English.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for English Unit 1. MUF0011 English Unit 1: Academic Skills and Composition is a compulsory subject.

Knowledge and outcomes

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

1. Develop strategies for comprehending, interpreting and communicating
    written and verbal information.
2. Apply appropriate referencing techniques and conventions
3. Develop an understanding of how to collect, organise, analyse, synthesise and
    evaluate information
4. Apply strategies and conventions for note-taking, paraphrasing, summarising
    and synthesis
5. Understand how best to develop, argue and support their own point of view
6. Use conventions of academic writing
7. Understand value of feedback and self-reflection in informing learning
    progress
8. Understand the importance of academic integrity in both an educational and
    professional setting

Assessment Task

Weighting

Within semester assessment                    

70%

Examination

30%

MUF0012 English Unit 2: Exploring Ideas

Recommended for All Streams

For all streams we recommend the ICT subject and either Fundamental Mathematics (prerequisites of: Business, Nursing, Information Technology, and Education) or Mathematics (prerequisites of: Commerce, Engineering, Biomedical Science, Science, Computer Science, and Pharmacy).
MUF0051 ICT Unit 1: Introduction to Computers and Programming

Overview

In this unit students will focus on processing data into information, using digital systems, to create information products. In Study Area 1 students will collect primary data, use spreadsheet software to interrogate the data, then present their findings to an audience. In Study Area 2 students will be introduced to programming by creating applications using the Scratch programming environment. In Study Area 3 students will examine how digital system components are used to convert data into information.

Prerequisites

There are no specific prerequisites for entry to this course. However, it is recommended that students possess basic computing skills.

Knowledge outcomes

1. Survey question types (and input controls) used to collect different types of
    data.
2. Design tools used to plan the appearance and/or the functionality of
    information products.
3. Software functions and techniques used to process data into information.
4. Conventions appropriate to particular information products.
5. Techniques used to evaluate the effectiveness of an information product.
6. Purpose and elements of a visual programming environment.
7. Capabilities and functions of digital system components.
8. Advantages and disadvantages of using cloud computing and networks.

Assessment Task

Weighting

Within semester assessment

70%

Examination

30%

MUF0052 ICT Unit 2: Programming, Database and Data Science
MUF0141 Fundamental Mathematics Unit 1: Applications of Mathematics
MUF0142 Fundamental Mathematics Unit 2: Data Analysis
MUF0091 Mathematics Unit 1: Functions and Calculus
MUF0092 Mathematics Unit 2: Integration, Probability and Statistics

For Business Stream

For those aiming for Business Degrees you should choose either of the Accounting or Economics subjects.
MUF0021 Accounting Unit 1: Fundamentals of Accounting

Overview

Unit 1 Accounting is the first unit of the Monash University Foundation Year Accounting course. This course is designed to provide an introduction to accounting concepts and vocabulary and build skills in recording and reporting financial information. In Study Area 1, students will investigate the stages of the accounting process and the relationship of accounting elements in the accounting equation. In Study Area 2, students will record financial data and in Study Area 3, students will report financial information.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for Unit 1.

Unit Learning Outcomes

At the end of this unit, students will be able to:

1. Identify and explain the stages of the accounting process
2. Define and identify accounting elements and account names
3. Explain the relationship between elements of the accounting equation
4. Calculate owner’s equity using the accounting equation
5. Prepare a Balance Sheet
6. Apply the rules of double-entry accounting
7. Explain the role of source documents in the accounting process
8. Explain the role of journals in the recording stage
9. List the five journals
10.Record transactions into the appropriate special journal
11.Total special journals at the end of the reporting period
12.Use the General Journal to record transactions
13.Explain the role of the General Ledger in the accounting process
14.Post from journals to ledger accounts
15.Foot owner's equity, revenue and expense accounts
16.Balance asset and liability accounts
17.Explain the role of, and prepare a trial balance
18.Outline limitations of a trial balance
19.Define and identify operating, financing and investing activities
20.Prepare a Cash Flow Statement
21.Define Cost of Goods Sold, Gross Profit, Other Expenses and Net Profit
22.Prepare an Income Statement
23.Define and identify current and non-current assets and liabilities
24.Prepare a fully classified balance sheet

Assessment Task

Weighting

Within semester assessment

70%

Examination

30%

MUF0022 Accounting Unit 2: Financial Accounting
MUF0061 Economics Unit 1: Introduction to Microeconomics
MUF006 Economics Unit 2: Introduction to Macroeconomics

For Science and Technology Stream

For those aiming for degrees in science or technology stream, the recommended subjects to be selected are one of the following: ICT subject highlighted in the 'Recommended for All Streams", Chemistry (prerequisite of: Medicine, Nursing, Health Sciences, Science, Pharmacy, Engineering), Physics (prerequisite of: Radiography and Medical Imaging, Science, Physiotheraphy, Engineering), OR Biology (prerequisite of: Radiography, Medical Imaging, Nutrition Science, and Science).
MUF0041 Chemistry Unit 1: Chemistry and the Natural World

Overview

Unit 1 Chemistry examines the structure and properties of matter. It is concerned with the behavior and interaction of chemical substances and the changes that occur during chemical reactions. Unit 1 Chemistry provides insights into natural phenomena at the molecular level, a framework of knowledge for the development of new materials and the means for the attainment of a sustainable environment for the future.

Prerequisites

Before undertaking Chemistry Unit 1, it is recommended students have completed an appropriate Year 11 Chemistry or equivalent program. This includes a Year 11 knowledge of: Acids and bases, atomic structure, atomic number and mass number, calculation of relative atomic mass, combined gas equation, elements, compounds, mixtures, empirical and molecular formulas, gas behavior and gas laws, intermolecular forces, isotopes, metallic, iconic and covalent bonding, mole calculations, percentage composition, pH, polarity, polymers and polymerisation, properties of water related to structure and bonding, redox reactions, solubility and precipitation, stoichiometry and systematic naming of simple organic compounds.

Knowledge outcomes

At the end of this unit students will be able to:

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the language of Chemistry
2. Complete calculations relating to the mole, solutions, gases and stoichiometry
3. Demonstrate an understanding of atomic structure, the trends in the Periodic
    Table and bonding
4. Relate bonding to the properties of substances
5. Demonstrate an understanding of thermochemistry, rates and equilibrium
    concepts of reactions
6. Demonstrate an understanding of acids and bases, including theories, pH
    calculations and buffers

Assessment Task

Weighting

Within semester assessment

70%

Examination

30%

MUF0042 Chemistry Unit 2: Chemistry and the Changing World
MUF0121 Physics Unit 1: Mechanics and Thermodynamics
MUF0122 Physics Unit 2: Waves, Fields and Particles
MUF0031 Biology Unit 1: The Basis for Life
MUF0032 Biology Unit 2: The Blueprint for Life