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

Overview

This unit is intended to build on the skills developed in English Unit 1: Academic Skills and Composition. Students will further develop language skills (writing, speaking, listening, and reading), research, organizational, argumentative, and study skills. In addition, they will explore a range of concepts through reading and responding to texts and develop their understanding of academic writing conventions.

Prerequisites

Monash University Foundation Year English is a compulsory subject. Students must satisfactorily complete MUF0011 English Unit 1: Academic Skills and Composition before proceeding to MUF0012 English Unit 2: Exploring Ideas.

Knowledge and outcomes

At the end of this unit students will know how to:

1. Comprehend, interpret and communicate written and verbal information
2. Collect, organise, analyse, synthesise and evaluate information
3. Explore and respond to a range of ideas through the study of various texts
4. Plan their work and prioritise their time
5. Draft, edit and proofread
6. Act on feedback and evaluate their own learning progress

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.

Overview

In Unit 2 ICT students will focus on how data is acquired, managed, and manipulated to meet a particular need. In Study Area 1 students will examine how database management systems are used to store and manipulate data. In Study Area 2 students will acquire data sets from secondary sources then manipulate the data and create a report. In Study Area 3 students will use a programming language to create working modules.

Prerequisites

The unit assumes no prior knowledge. There are no prerequisites required for MUF0052 ICT Unit 2: Programming, Database and Data Science. Unit 1 and Unit 2 may be taken concurrently or independently.

Knowledge outcomes

At the end of this unit students will know:

1. Stages involved in the software development process.
2. Design tools used to represent software solutions.
3. Software types and functions used to manipulate data.
4. Techniques used to input and output data and information.
5. Characteristics and purposes of data types and data formats.
6. Functions and techniques used to validate data.
7. Functions and techniques used to test that a solution is working as expected.
8. Purpose of data science and techniques used to uncover findings within data
    sets.

Overview

This course will give students the opportunity to develop mathematics skills which can be applied in their everyday lives. There will be a focus on understanding the world through patterns and relationships, and development of financial skills.

Prerequisites

In order to succeed in this unit, it is recommended that students will have satisfactorily completed an appropriate Year 11 Mathematics or equivalent program. Presumed knowledge for Unit 1 includes skill in estimation and calculation with number and in problem solving using basic algebra and graphs. Background knowledge and skills in number operations, and introductory algebra, are expected. It is not expected that time will be spent introducing this presumed knowledge and skills, but it is assumed that the level of proficiency will allow for immediate reinforcement through the application developed within the unit. Monash University Foundation Year Fundamental Mathematics (MUF0141/MUF0142) can be completed concurrently, or sequentially. MUF0142 can only be undertaken upon satisfactory completion of MUF0141, or as a concurrent study. Monash University Foundation Year Fundamental Mathematics (MUF0141/MUF0142) cannot be studied in conjunction with Mathematics (MUF0091/MUF0092) or Advanced Mathematics (MUF0101/MUF0102).

Knowledge outcomes

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

1. Define and explain concepts and techniques related to graphs and relations,
    sequences and series and business mathematics
2. Apply related mathematical concepts and techniques to solve problems
    involving graphs and relations, sequence and series and business
    mathematics including applications in word problems
3. Communicate arguments and strategies, when solving problems, using
    appropriate mathematical language
4. Use mathematical knowledge to solve problems set in ‘real world’ contexts
5. Choose and use technology appropriately and efficiently.

Overview

This course will give you the opportunity to develop mathematics skills which will be relevant for future study, and careers across a variety of sectors. There will be a focus on understanding the world through data, and using analysis to make data meaningful. There will be an opportunity to build on the skills learnt in Unit 1, and extend them into the study of probability and statistics.

Prerequisites

In order to succeed in this unit, it is recommended that students will have satisfactorily completed an appropriate Year 11 Mathematics or equivalent program. Background knowledge and skills in number operations, graph sketching and introductory algebra are essential. It is not expected that time will be spent introducing this presumed knowledge and skills, but it is assumed that the level of proficiency will allow for immediate reinforcement through the applications developed within the unit. MUF0142 Fundamental Mathematics Unit 2: Data Analysis can only be undertaken upon satisfactory completion of Unit 1 or as a concurrent study. Monash University Foundation Year Fundamental Mathematics (MUF0141/MUF0142) cannot be studied in conjunction with Mathematics (MUF0091/MUF0092) or Advanced Mathematics (MUF0101/MUF0102).

Knowledge outcomes

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

1. Define and explain concepts and techniques related to univariate and
    bivariate statistics, and probability
2. Identify and apply specified methods for organising, displaying and
    summarising datasets
3. Apply related mathematical concepts and techniques to solve problems
    involving univariate and bivariate statistics, and probability
4. Communicate arguments and strategies, when solving problems, using
    appropriate mathematical language
5. Use mathematical knowledge to solve problems set in ‘real world’ contexts
6. Choose and use technology appropriately and efficiently

Overview

This course explores the properties of a wide range of functions and their graphs, as well as the calculus process of differentiation. Applications of these properties and processes are an important part of this unit. In this course, students will develop the critical, logical and communicative skills to solve real world problems using higher order mathematical concepts.

Prerequisites

In order to succeed in this unit, it is recommended that students will have satisfactorily completed an appropriate Year 11 Mathematics or equivalent program. Background knowledge and skills in algebra, graph sketching, elementary functions such as polynomial and trigonometric functions, and introductory calculus are essential. Unit 1 and Unit 2 can be taken concurrently or sequentially. Mathematics (MUF0091/MUF0092) is a pre-requisite/co-requisite for Advanced Mathematics (MUF0101/MUF0102). Mathematics (MUF0091/MUF0092) cannot be studied in conjunction with Fundamental Mathematics (MUF0141/MUF0142).

Knowledge outcomes

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

1. Recognise power functions (f(x)=xn when n = -1, 1, 2, 3, 4, ½), their graphs
    and be familiar with their properties
2. Recognise exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric (excluding the graph of
    the tangent function) functions and be familiar with their properties
3. Solve polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric equations
    (including equations with tangent), and applications in word problems
4. Identify and use the properties of inverse functions and be able to solve
    mathematical problems using these properties
5. Calculate average and instantaneous rates of change, including the use of the
    differentiation process for the functions relevant to this unit
6. Apply differentiation techniques in the solution of problems
7. Use differentiation for curve sketching and optimisation problems
8. Use problem solving strategies such as: partitioning problems into sub-
    problems to simplify and organise the investigation process, identifying and
    working on related problems, and checking validity of answers
9. Communicate arguments and strategies, when solving problems, using
    appropriate mathematical language
10.Use mathematical knowledge to solve problems set in ‘real world’ contexts
11.Apply knowledge in both routine and non-routine questions

Overview

Unit 2 explores the concepts within the study of Integration, Probability Theory, Probability Distributions and Statistics. This course is a continuation of calculus from Mathematics Unit 1, as well as exploration of probability and statistics. Applications of these concepts and processes are an integral part of this unit. In this course, students will gain valuable insights into the influence of data and develop mathematical skills that can be widely applied in areas of higher order thinking.

Prerequisites

In order to succeed in this unit, it is recommended that students will have satisfactorily completed an appropriate Year 11 Mathematics or equivalent program. Background knowledge and skills in algebra, graph sketching, elementary functions such as polynomial and trigonometric functions, and introductory calculus are essential. Unit 1 and Unit 2 can be taken concurrently or sequentially. Mathematics (MUF0091/MUF0092) is a pre-requisite/co-requisite for Advanced Mathematics (MUF0101/MUF0102). Mathematics (MUF0091/MUF0092) cannot be studied in conjunction with Fundamental Mathematics (MUF0141/MUF0142).

Knowledge outcomes

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

1. Apply integration techniques in the solution of problems
2. Understand basic probability theory, identify specified strategies and
    techniques of probability calculations including Venn, Karnaugh, lattice and
    tree diagrams
3. Understand conditional probability and independent events
4. Use counting techniques (permutations/arrangements and
    combinations/selections) to calculate probabilities
5. Identify the properties of discrete and continuous random variables and
    understand the idea of a probability distribution
6. Recognise and identify the properties of the binomial and normal probability
    distributions
7. Be able to solve mathematical problems using probability concepts and
    probability distributions
8. Identify and apply specified methods for organising, displaying, summarising
    and analysing data sets
9. Graph and analyse bivariate data and create a model to predict data values
10.Communicate arguments and strategies, when solving problems, using
     appropriate mathematical language
11.Use problem solving strategies such as: partitioning problems into sub-
     problems to simplify and organise the investigation process, identifying and
     working on related problems, and checking validity of answers
12.Use mathematical knowledge to solve problems set in ‘real world’ contexts
13.Apply knowledge in both routine and non-routine questions

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

Overview

Unit 2 Accounting is the second unit of the Monash University Foundation Year Accounting course. This course is designed to extend on the accounting concepts covered in Unit 1. In Study Area 1, students will record and report transactions related to stock. In Study Area 2, students will record and report balance day adjustments and in Study Area 3, students will analyse financial reports to evaluate business performance.

Prerequisites

MUF0022 Accounting Unit 2: Financial Accounting can only be undertaken by students who have successfully completed MUF0021 Accounting Unit 1: Fundamentals of Accounting.

Unit Learning Outcomes

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

1. Explain the role of a stock card, and its relationship to the Stock Control
    account
2. Record transactions in stock cards
3. Explain and apply the First In, First Out (FIFO) assumption to sales of stock
4. Record stock gains and losses
5. Record the use of stock for advertising purposes
6. Prepare an Income Statement showing Gross Profit and Adjusted Gross Profit
7. Record purchase and sales returns
8. Report a sales return in the income statement
9. Calculate and record depreciation expense using the straight-line method
10.Report for deprecation in the Income Statement and Balance Sheet
11.Explain the purpose of a balance day adjustment
12.Identify and record prepaid expenses transactions
13.Record balance day adjustments for accrued and prepaid expenses
14.Report accrued and prepaid expenses in the financial reports
15.Identify and record prepaid revenue transactions
16.Record balance day adjustments for accrued and prepaid revenue
17.Report accrued and prepaid revenue in the financial reports
18.Prepare a Post-adjusted Trial Balance
19.Analyse business performance by using trends, variances and benchmarks
20.Interpret accounting information from graphical representations
21.Define profitability, efficiency, liquidity and stability
22.Calculate and interpret performance indicators
23.Explain possible causes for changes in indicators
24.Discuss strategies to improve business performance

Overview

Economics studies choices that individuals, firms and governments make when allocating resources in an economy. This subject explores economic issues and the effect these have on our daily lives.

Prerequisites

There are no specific pre-requisites for this unit.

Knowledge outcomes

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

1. Explain key economic concepts and the relationship between them.
2. Explain and illustrate the operation of the market system.
3. Explain sources of market failure and reasons for government intervention in
    the market.
4. Describe the main characteristics of the four types of market structure and
    analyse the factors that affect the level of competition in each.
5. Evaluate perfect competition and monopoly in terms of efficiency

Overview

While Microeconomics involves analysing economic decision making of individuals and firms at a market or personal level, Macroeconomics takes a broader approach and considers the behaviour of the entire economy in terms of its output, income, employment and other indicators. This unit will introduce you to macroeconomic goals of an economy, the ways in which achievement of these goals is measured and the models we use to analyse causes and effects in the economy. You will learn about government policies that can assist in achieving goals and lead to higher living standards for everyone. Finally, you will analyse the way in which an economy's interactions with the rest of the world impact on its performance.

Prerequisites

MUF0061 Economics Unit 1: An Introduction to Microeconomics is a co-requisite for MUF0062 Economics Unit 2: An Introduction to Macroeconomics. Students must successfully pass Unit 1 before proceeding to Unit 2 or study Unit 1 and Unit 2 concurrently.

Knowledge outcomes

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

1. Explain and evaluate key macroeconomic goals and their measurement.
2. Describe factors that may influence the achievement of macroeconomic goals.
3. Explain and illustrate key macroeconomic models, and use them to
    demonstrate the impact of various factors on the achievement of
    macroeconomic goals.
4. Explain the nature and operation of monetary and fiscal policies used to
    manage the economy.
5. Evaluate the appropriateness of macroeconomic policies used to manage the
    economy.
6. Explain the impact of the external sector on the domestic economy, and
    evaluate the issue of foreign debt.

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

Overview

Unit 2 explores the area of Organic Chemistry and Energy and the impact of these on society and us. The development of new medicines and understanding their interaction with biological macromolecules along with the development of new sustainable polymers and energy sources are all very important areas of chemistry in a changing world. Unit 2 builds of the fundamental knowledge developed in Unit 1 to understand the world around us.

Prerequisites

MUF0042 Chemistry Unit 2: Chemistry and the Changing World can only be undertaken by students who have successfully completed MUF0041 Chemistry Unit 1: Chemistry and the Natural World.

Knowledge outcomes

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

1. Demonstrate an understanding of the language of Chemistry
2. Describe the structure, bonding and reactions of a range of organic
    compounds including polymers and biological macromolecules
3. Demonstrate an understanding of techniques used to isolate and quantify
    organic compounds
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the techniques used to determine the
    structure of an organic compound
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the energy changes in chemical reactions
    and how this can be quantified.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the interconversion of chemical energy to
    electrical energy in electrochemical cells.

Overview

Mechanics is the study of motion. This course covers how a physical object moves and the analysis of why it moves. Thermodynamics is the study of heat and temperature and their relationship to energy and work. The topics of mechanics and thermodynamics are interrelated and are applied across sciences and engineering. Examples where a knowledge of mechanics and thermodynamics is required include areas of sport, transport, design, construction and space exploration.

Prerequisites

MUF0121 Physics Unit 1: Mechanics and MUF0122 Physics Unit 2: Waves, Fields and Particles can be taken in either order or concurrently. However, it is recommended that students successfully complete MUF0121 Physics Unit 1: Mechanics and Thermodynamics prior to undertaking MUF0122 Physics Unit 2: Waves, Fields and Particles.

Knowledge outcomes

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

1. Define a number of key physical quantities such as displacement, velocity,
    acceleration, work, momentum, impulse, power, energy, centripetal force,
    universal gravitation force.
2. Define key thermodynamic quantities such as heat and temperature.
3. State a number of key laws of classical mechanics such as Newton’s Three
    Laws of Motion, work-energy, energy and momentum conservation, uniform
    circular motion and Newton’s law of universal gravitation.
4. State key equations that govern thermal expansion, specific heat capacity and
    latent heat and the transfer of heat
5. Solve problems and give correct numerical answers, using a variety of
    techniques such as application of formulae, diagrams, graphical analysis and
    scale drawings.
6. Apply physics concepts and equations to explain and understand various
    physical phenomena.
7. Understand the role of physics as an experimental science and the need for
    measurements and data to test validity of models or hypotheses.
8. Organise data and apply information to complex situations.
9. Use measuring instruments to analyse aspects of kinematics, dynamics and
    statics.
10.Design and perform appropriate experimental investigations
11.Write scientific reports of experimental investigations

Overview

This unit starts with the study of electromagnetic radiation, particularly visible light and investigates the properties of these types of waves. The Fields topic includes electricity and magnetism and how these concepts are applied. Particle physics, focusses on nuclear physics and the interaction of light and matter. There are many places that these technologies are applied in modern society, from communications, power generation, material analysis and medical imaging.

Prerequisites

MUF0121 Physics Unit 1: Mechanics and MUF0122 Physics Unit 2: Waves, Fields and Particles can be taken in either order or concurrently. However, it is recommended that students successfully complete MUF0121 Physics Unit 1: Mechanics prior to undertaking MUF0122 Physics Unit 2: Waves, Fields and Particles.

Knowledge outcomes

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

1. Define key concepts of wave theory including frequency, period, wavelength,
    phase and amplitude; and use these concepts in explanations of
    superposition, interference, and standing waves.
2. Define key concepts of electricity and magnetism, including charge, current,
    voltage, power, electric and magnetic fields, and magnetic flux; and use these
    concepts in explanations of transformers, electric motors, generators and
    mass spectrometers and synchrotrons
3. Define key concepts of modern physics including sub-atomic particles
    (electrons, protons, neutrons and photons), the equivalence of mass and
    energy, energy levels, and de Broglie wavelength; and use these concepts in
    explanations of nuclear reactions, radioactivity, emission and absorption
    spectra and the photoelectric effect
4. Solve problems and give correct numerical answers, using a variety of
    techniques such as application of formulae, diagrams, graphical analysis and
    scale drawings
5. Apply physics concepts and equations to explain and understand various
    physical phenomena
6. Understand the role of physics as an experimental science and the need for
    measurements and data to test the validity of models or hypotheses
7. Organise data and apply information to complex situations
8. Use measuring instruments to analyse aspects of kinematics, dynamics and
    statics
9. Design and perform appropriate experimental investigations
10.Write scientific reports of experimental investigations

Overview

Biology is the study of living things, their structures and functions. It includes the study of how living things interact with each other and with their environment. The study of Biology provides the student with an understanding of the natural world and the role that humans play within it. It also provides the student with a scientific framework upon which to build hypothesis and design valid, controlled experiments.

Prerequisites

Unit 1 Biology can be completed without completing Unit 2 Biology. However, Unit 2 cannot be undertaken without first completing Unit 1. The two units can be undertaken concurrently. Biology uses its own, specific language. The development and utilisation of this new language is enhanced daily in Biology. It is recommended that students commencing the course are already familiar with some scientific and biological terms and concepts. Some skill using a light microscope would be advantageous.

Knowledge outcomes

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

1. Demonstrate an understanding and appropriate use of the language of
    Biology
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific method and the features of a
    welldesigned experiment
3. Demonstrate an understanding the structure and function of biological
    molecules, enzymes and energy systems
4. Compare and contrast different cells and relate cell structure to function
5. Demonstrate an understanding of homeostasis, negative feedback and the
    roles of the nervous system and endocrine system
6. Demonstrate an understanding of pathogens and the immune system,
    immunity and autoimmune diseases

Overview

Biology is the study of living things, their structures and functions. The study of Biology provides the student with an understanding of the natural world and the role that humans play within it. It also provides the student with a scientific framework upon which to build hypothesis and conduct valid, controlled experiments. In this unit, students will develop their understanding of cellular reproduction; Mendelian genetics; mutation and its role in variation within populations; the mechanisms of evolution including primate adaptations and human evolution.

Prerequisites Biology

Unit 1 can be completed without completing Biology Unit 2. However, Unit 2 cannot be undertaken without first completing Unit 1. The two units can be undertaken concurrently. Biology uses its own, specific language. The development and utilisation of this new language is enhanced daily in Biology. It is recommended that students commencing the course are already familiar with some scientific and biological terms and concepts. Some skill using a light microscope would be advantageous.

Knowledge outcomes

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

1. Demonstrate an understanding and appropriate use of the language of
    Biology
2. Compare and contrast sexual and asexual reproduction in terms of cellular
    processes and the effects of variation within a population
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the mechanisms of inheritance and the
    effect of mutation on variation within a population and survival of a species
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the processes of various biotechnologies
    and genetic engineering as well as the advantages, disadvantages and ethical
    concerns of their use
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the evidence for and mechanisms of
    evolution
6. Demonstrate an understanding of primate evolution, including the strengths
    and weaknesses of the models of hominin evolution