2015 Extension Program

2015

Extension Program

Experience university life

Get credit towards a Melbourne degree

Earn an ATAR contribution

Choose from more than 25 subject areas

Contents

Get a head start 3

How does the program work? 4

What can I study? 6

Business and economics 6 Humanities 6 Languages 7 Sciences 9

How do I apply? 10

Selection and enrolment 11

Key dates 11

Contact us Back cover

“Highlights for me were meeting

new and like-minded people,

experiencing university first-hand and

studying something I really enjoyed

while completing Year 12. After my

experience in the Extension Program,

there was no doubt I’d choose

Melbourne for my degree!”

Sam Davies, Extension Program

Physics 2013, now studying the

Would you like the chance to earn an ATAR contribution while experiencing life at a

world-class university?

The University of Melbourne Extension Program provides an opportunity for you to study

a university subject area during Year 12 and gain valuable academic skills while getting a

head start on your future studies.

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EXPERIENCE UNIVERSITY LIFE

The Extension Program offers a real university experience. Many Extension Program classes are held on our beautiful Parkville campus, where you will study alongside first-year university students. You will have access to the University Library, and receive a University student card and email account. Extension Program students can utilise teaching and learning spaces on campus, benefit from a range of electronic resources and access Melbourne’s services for current students.

EARN UNIVERSITY CREDIT

If you enrol in a University of Melbourne undergraduate degree after finishing Year 12, you could receive credit for the subjects you have completed as an Extension Program student (and Extension Program subjects are exempt from university tuition fees). You could choose to accelerate through your degree, enjoy a lighter study load in first year, or study additional subjects to open up more career options.

EARN AN ATAR CONTRIBUTION

Your Extension Program studies can make a valuable contribution to your ATAR. The contribution you earn depends on the results you achieve. See page 4 for more information.

MAXIMISE YOUR VCE SUCCESS

Extension Program students often report that the program has helped them to become more confident. Completing university subjects can improve your study skills overall, and may help you achieve stronger results in your VCE subjects.

As an Extension Program student, you can also participate in VCE revision lectures led by top teachers and past exam assessors.

START BUILDING AN

IMPRESSIVE RÉSUMÉ

Completing the Extension Program is an amazing achievement that will be recorded on your University of Melbourne academic transcript. There are also prizes available to the highest- achieving Extension Program student in each subject area. You can start building an impressive résumé before you’ve even finished secondary school!

“The credit I received for

completing the Extension

Program means I am

exempt from one of my

subjects during my

degree, which is a great

benefit. I always wanted to

study at Melbourne.”

Tony Gao, Extension

Program Mathematics

2013, now studying the

Bachelor of Science

GAIN SPECIALIST

KNOWLEDGE OF YOUR

FAVOURITE SUBJECT

The Extension Program offers a huge range of subject areas to choose from, including languages, humanities, economics and commerce, sciences and mathematics. See pages 6–9 for details.

ATTEND EXCLUSIVE

ON-CAMPUS EVENTS

Extension Program students are invited to a range of events on campus throughout the year, starting with the Extension Program Welcome Day in late January. Come along to these events to meet fellow Extension students, learn more about the Extension Program and the University of Melbourne, and celebrate your success as a high-achieving Extension Program student.

The

Extension

Program has been

running for

21

years

How does the

program work?

WHERE ARE CLASSES HELD?

The location of Extension Program classes depends on the subject area you choose to study. Classes are held either on campus at the University of Melbourne in Parkville, off campus at an Extension Program School Centre or a combination of both.

Refer to pages 6–9 for details about teaching location(s) for your preferred subject area.

WHO TEACHES EXTENSION

PROGRAM CLASSES?

Subjects delivered on campus are taught by industry-engaged University of Melbourne lecturers and tutors. Extension students studying at a School Centre will enjoy small class sizes with personalised guidance from experienced and passionate secondary school teachers, who have been trained by the University to teach the Extension Program subject area.

WHAT IS THE LEARNING

ENVIRONMENT LIKE?

If you are studying on campus, you will experience a teaching and learning environment that is quite different to secondary school. You will study alongside a large and diverse student population, and generally attend a combination of lectures and tutorials, and in some cases, practical classes. All students, whether studying on campus or at a school centre, can access our online Learning Management System (LMS). This lets you access lecture notes and other resources from home or school, helping you to keep on track with your extension studies. You can also use the LMS to send a question to your University lecturer or tutor. You will be given login details for the LMS when you enrol.

WHEN ARE CLASSES HELD?

Classes for many subject areas are offered after normal school hours (after 4.00pm), although this can’t be guaranteed. Subjects with a practical component may require attendance during school hours or during the school holidays.

Subjects delivered on campus follow the standard University timetable. For subjects delivered off campus, the School Centre determines the timetable and hours of study per week.

University and School Centre timetable details will be available on the website in late October 2014, and we strongly recommend that you investigate the timetable requirements before applying.

HOW DOES THE EXTENSION

PROGRAM CONTRIBUTE TO

MY ATAR?

Successful completion of a full year of the Extension Program can be used as a fifth or sixth study in the calculation of your ATAR.Q _{Depending on the} mark you achieve, between three and five points will be added to your ATAR aggregate (the score that is used to calculate your final ATAR). The table below outlines the points you will receive, and the equivalent VCE study score.

International Baccalaureate students should refer to the following website for information about the Extension Program increment for IB students:

futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ umep-ib

ARE EXTENSION PROGRAM

SUBJECTS ACCREDITED?

Our Extension Program subjects are:

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„ Accredited by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA)

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„ Equivalent in content to current first-year University of Melbourne subjects

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„ Of a level that, in most cases, will allow you to gain credit and proceed to second-year level of the subject area if you enrol in a Melbourne degree after completing the Extension Program

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„ Equivalent to 20 or 25 per cent of a full-time, first-year study load in a bachelors degree.

CAN I STUDY MORE THAN

ONE SUBJECT AREA?

It is not possible to study more than one Extension Program subject area. The program is designed to be taken alongside your Year 12 commitments – to study more than one subject area at a time would be unmanageable for most students and would compromise the aims of the program.

CAN I ENROL IN THE

PROGRAM IN YEAR 11?

The Extension Program is not available to Year 11 students.

Q You must also have satisfactorily completed at least four VCE Unit 3/4 subjects for which study scores have been calculated (including at least one English subject). Any prerequisite Unit 3/4 subjects that are being completed concurrently with your Extension Program enrolment must be completed satisfactorily for you to be eligible for the ATAR contribution.

CALCULATION OF YOUR ATAR CONTRIBUTION

Average mark for Extension Program subjects you take

Extension Program ATAR aggregate contribution

(VCE students) Equivalent VCE study score

90 or more 5.0 points 50

80–89 4.5 points 45

70–79 4.0 points 40

60–69 3.5 points 35

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WHAT ARE THE ATTENDANCE

REQUIREMENTS?

The number of classes and the time commitment each week depend both on the subject area studied and where classes are held. It is important to note that many subjects have a compulsory attendance requirement, particularly for tutorials. In addition to formal class time, all subjects require several hours of private study each week.

WHEN DO CLASSES BEGIN?

Extension Program subjects delivered on campus follow the University timetable. The academic year is made up of two 12-week semesters, with Semester 1 beginning Monday 2 March 2015, and Semester 2 beginning Monday 27 July 2015.

Commencement dates for School Centre subjects are determined by the school and may vary (check our website in late January for details).

Key dates are available at:

futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/umep

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Assessment requirements vary for each subject area, but will generally involve a combination of assignments, essays, tutorial work, practical work and exams. Details about methods of assessment for each subject area are available at:

futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ umep/subject-areas

WHEN ARE MY EXAMS, AND

WHAT IF I HAVE A CLASH

WITH A VCE EXAM?

Exam details are published on

my.unimelb (the University’s student

portal) approximately four weeks prior to each exam period. In the unlikely event that you have a University exam that clashes with a VCE exam or the GAT, you must contact the Extension Program office as soon as you become aware of this so that alternative arrangements can be made. In most cases, we will make arrangements for your University exam to be rescheduled.

WHAT IF I WITHDRAW

OR FAIL?

If you withdraw from or fail the Extension Program you will not experience any academic disadvantage when subsequently applying to study at the University of Melbourne, or at any other tertiary institution.

If you withdraw from or fail to satisfactorily complete prerequisite or preparatory VCE subjects you will not be eligible for the ATAR contribution, regardless of your performance in the Extension Program.

WHAT IF I BECOME ILL

OR EXPERIENCE OTHER

CIRCUMSTANCES THAT

AFFECT MY STUDY?

If you experience illness or any other circumstances that adversely affect your Extension Program studies you may be eligible to receive special consideration from the University. If your application for special consideration is approved, you may be granted an extension to complete a piece of assessment, or be allowed to sit an exam at a different time. Students experiencing a disability or long-term medical condition may be eligible for assistance from the University’s disability liaison service. Please contact the Extension Program office for more information.

WHAT COSTS ARE INVOLVED?

There are no University tuition fees for Extension Program students in 2015, although some School Centres may charge a fee to cover teaching and administrative costs.

If applicable, School Centre fees will be indicated on the Extension Program website once confirmed:

futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ umep/subject-areas

Other costs that should be considered are those associated with textbooks and transport to and from classes.

“Managing the transition

to a completely different

teaching style at uni this year

was made simpler by having

experienced a small dose of

university life through the

Extension Program.”

Tom Ferretto,

Extension Program Latin

2013, now studying the

Bachelor of Biomedicine

What can I

study?

Visit the website for more information about these subjects:

futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/umep/subject-areas

Business and economics

Accounting

Semester 1 Accounting Reports and Analysis

Introduces you to the nature of accounting and its role in financial markets and within organisations. Topics covered include: financial statements; alternative accounting method choice; financial statement data; managerial planning, control and decision making.

Semester 2 Introductory Financial Accounting

Focuses on the nature of accounting from the perspective of a preparer of financial reports. The method of recording and reporting transactions in an accounting system and the importance of accounting within the Australian external reporting environment is explained.

Total class hours per week: A two-hour lecture and a one-hour tutorial, over one day. Class location: The University of Melbourne,

Parkville campus. Prerequisites: Completion of Accounting 3/4 in Year 11, or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of

Accounting 1/2.

Economics

Semester 1 Introductory Microeconomics

Introduces microeconomic theory and policy. Learn about the theory of perfectly competitive markets, welfare analysis and the role of government in the economy, the theory of the firm (production and costs), game theory, and the effects of market structure on resource allocation.

Semester 2 Introductory Macroeconomics

Introduces macroeconomic theory and policy. Learn about economic aggregates such as production and employment, the general level of prices and inflation, the exchange rate, interest rates, monetary and fiscal policies, the balance of payments and economic growth.

Total class hours per week: Two one-hour lectures and a one-hour tutorial, over one to two days. Class location: The University of

Melbourne, Parkville campus. Prerequisites: Completion of either Mathematical Methods 3/4 or Specialist Mathematics 3/4 in Year 11, in

addition to completion of Economics 3/4 in Year 11; or enrolment in Economics 3/4 in Year 12 after completion of Mathematical Methods 3/4 or Specialist Mathematics 3/4 and Economics 1/2 in Year 11.

Humanities

Ancient World Studies

Semester 1 Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia

Introduces you to the archaeology, history, and literature of the earliest civilisations - Pharaonic Egypt and Mesopotamia. These vastly different, but interconnected societies, will be compared in terms of their monuments, art, mythology, epic narratives, languages, history and social institutions.

Semester 2 Myth, Art and Empire: Greece and Rome

Introduces you to ancient Greek and Roman culture.

Through the study of ancient literary texts, art, and society, you will explore the mythic origins, heroic archetypes, gods and goddesses, monuments and societies of the Greeks and Romans.

Total class hours per week: Two one-hour lectures and a one-hour tutorial, over two days. Class location: The University of Melbourne,

Parkville campus. Prerequisites: Completion of Classical Studies 3/4 in Year 11, or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of

Classical Studies 1/2 in Year 11.

Art History

Semester 1 Art History: Theory and Controversy

Introduces the study of art history by focusing on the work of art through a number of case studies drawn from a Western cultural and historical context. Develop a broad understanding of the historical and aesthetic characteristics of artworks produced during selected artistic periods.

Semester 2 Modern Art: The Politics of the New

Explores a selection of artists, movements and themes in late 19th and 20th century art. Examine cross-cultural interaction and its impact on art; the advent of new artistic techniques; the depiction of the self; the relationship of art to its physical, social and political context; and the ways in which visual images help to define individual and social identities.

Total class hours per week: Two one-hour lectures and a one-hour tutorial, over two days. Class location: Lectures at the University of

Melbourne, Parkville campus, tutorials either at the University or a School Centre. Prerequisites: Completion of one of Art 3/4, History 3/4 or

Studio Arts 3/4 in Year 11, or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of one of Art 1/2, History 1/2 or Studio Arts 1/2 in Year 11.

History

Semester 1 Medieval Plague, War and Heresy

Be guided through one of the most turbulent and fascinating periods of European history: the period from 1300 to 1450. Learn about the deaths of 25 million people from plague; the 100 Years War between France and England; and the rebellion of peasants in England and wool workers in Italy.

Semester 2 Age of Empires: 1720–1914

Considers empires established throughout the world from the mid-eighteenth century to the beginning of the twentieth century. Learn about the nature of empire; the Age of Revolutions; notions of colonialism and post-colonialism; and the start of World War I in an imperial context.

Total class hours per week: Two one-hour lectures and a one-hour tutorial, over two days. Class location: The University of Melbourne,

Parkville campus. Prerequisites: Completion of one of History 3/4 or Australian and Global Politics 3/4 in Year 11, or enrolment in the same in

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IB students: contact us for information about prerequisites

History and Philosophy of Science

Semester 1 Science and Pseudoscience

Discusses which (if any) criteria we should use to distinguish between science and non-science. Scrutinise the claims of various ideas and fields of knowledge including astrology; Darwinian evolution; creationism; string theory; and climate change scepticism.

Semester 2 From Plato to Einstein

This subject embarks on a fascinating journey through the history of science, exploring changing ideas about the physical world from antiquity to the present day.

Total class hours per week: Two one-hour lectures and a one-hour tutorial, over two days. Class location: The University of Melbourne,

Parkville campus. Prerequisites: Completion of humanities and/or science subjects in Year 11 and enrolment in 3/4 humanities and/or

science subjects in Year 12.

Literature

Semester 1 Literature and Performance

Introduces a variety of literary and performance texts, focusing on distinct but interconnected ways of understanding the two forms. At the intersections of text, performance and culture, this subject examines changing models of self-representation from the early modern period to the late 19th century.

Semester 2 Modern and Contemporary Literature

Introduces some of the key texts of modern and contemporary literature, across several genres: poetry, drama, the short story, the novel, and the film script. Explores the thematic and formal innovations of 20th century writing and some of the controversies and contexts of 20th century literature.

Total class hours per week: Two one-hour lectures and a one-hour tutorial, over two days. Class location: The University of Melbourne,

Parkville campus. Prerequisites: Completion of Literature 3/4 in Year 11, or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of Literature 1/2.

Philosophy

Semester 1 Philosophy: The Big Questions

You will gain an introduction to philosophy by examining knowledge and scepticism, personal identity, morality and personal responsibility in a non-ideal world.

Semester 2 Philosophy: The Great Thinkers

Introduces central themes of Western philosophy through classic texts, such as Plato and Descartes on the nature of the mind, Hume and Kant on reason and morality, and Machiavelli and Marx on the state.

Total class hours per week: Two one-hour lectures and a one-hour tutorial, over two days. Class location: The University of Melbourne,

Parkville campus. Prerequisites: None. To be eligible for selection, grades of A/A+ are required in essay-writing humanities subjects completed

in Year 11.

Politics

Semester 1 Australian Politics

An introduction to contemporary Australian politics with an emphasis on what makes Australia unique and how democratic institutions have developed over time. Examines the formal political system and debates the role of citizenship and participation in Australian political culture.

Semester 2 Philosophy, Politics and Economics

Provides a foundation in ethical, political, and economic methodologies and an analysis of the processes and institutions that shape society. Considers the nature of justice and its relation to equality and freedom; the features and morality of a free market; how we should distribute health resources; the ethics of climate change; and what moral obligations we have to the wellbeing of those in other countries.

Total class hours per week: Two one-hour lectures and a one-hour tutorial, over two days. Class location: The University of Melbourne,

Parkville campus. Prerequisites: Completion of one of Global Politics 3/4, any History 3/4, Legal Studies 3/4, or Philosophy 3/4 in Year 11, or

enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of one of Global Politics 1/2, any History 1/2, Legal Studies 1/2, or Philosophy 1/2 in Year 11.

Note: This subject area is not available to students who have completed, or are completing, Australian Politics 3/4.

Psychology

Semester 1 Mind, Brain and Behaviour 1

Focuses on the workings of the individual from a psychological perspective. Study the neural components constituting the brain, the operation of the sensory systems underlying interaction with the external environment and the cognitive processes that construct the internal world experienced by the individual.

Semester 2 Mind, Brain and Behaviour 2

Focuses on the development of the individual and their interaction with their environment, and considers the consequences of this interaction both when it proceeds smoothly and when it does not. You will explore cognitive and social-emotional aspects of human development.

Total class hours per week: Three one-hour lectures and a two-hour practical class, over three days. Class location: The University of

Melbourne, Parkville campus. Prerequisites: Completion of Psychology 3/4 in Year 11, or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion

of Psychology 1/2 in Year 11. Note: To be eligible for selection to Psychology, grades of A/A+ are required in prerequisite subjects and an A

average is required across non-prerequisite subjects completed in Year 11.

Languages

Ancient Greek

Semester 1 Ancient Greek 1

For students with no previous knowledge of Ancient Greek language. Acquire the basic elements of grammar, syntax and vocabulary, and attain basic reading skills.

Semester 2 Ancient Greek 2

Introduces more complex grammar and syntax, as well as some of the issues involved in interpreting an ancient language. You will read increasingly difficult texts from a variety of sources.

Total class hours per week: Four hours of language classes, over two days. Class location: The University of Melbourne, Parkville campus. Prerequisites: Completion of one of Classical Studies 3/4, Greek 3/4, Australian History 3/4, History Revolutions 3/4 or Renaissance Italy

3/4 in Year 11, or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of one of Classical Studies 1/2, Greek 1/2, Australian History 1/2, History Revolutions 1/2 or Renaissance Italy 1/2 in Year 11.Note: This subject area is not available to students who have completed, or are completing,

Advanced Ancient Greek

Semester 1 Ancient Greek 3

For students with some previous knowledge of Ancient Greek. Translate and discuss the interpretation of a selected work by a Greek prose writer. Work on grammar and syntax and undertake work in Ancient Greek literary and textual criticism.

Semester 2 Ancient Greek 4

You will translate and discuss Homer’s Iliad and work on grammar and syntax, revising and consolidating the knowledge you acquired in Ancient Greek 3. You will also undertake work in Ancient Greek literary and textual criticism.

Total class hours per week: A three-hour lecture and a one-hour tutorial, over two days. Class location: The University of Melbourne,

Parkville campus. Prerequisites: Completion of one of Classical Greek 3/4, Classical Studies 3/4, or Greek 3/4 in Year 11. Note: Students who

meet the prerequisite with Units 3/4 Classical Studies or Units 3/4 Greek must demonstrate (by way of a selection interview/test) that they have sufficient prior knowledge of Ancient Greek.

French

Semester 1 French 5

What does it mean to be French in the 21st century? Why should this be asked? This subject explores the controversies concerning French unity that are currently taking place in France, not only in political terms but as a conception of language and culture.

Semester 2 French 6

Builds on the linguistic and cultural competences already acquired to develop greater awareness of how the historical, intercultural, political and social aspects of language affect oral communication in French.

Total class hours per week: Two two-hour language classes, over two days. Class location: The University of Melbourne, Parkville

campus. Prerequisites: Completion of French 3/4 in Year 11 or equivalent. Note: Applicants who have not completed French 3/4 will be

required to attend an interview and/or sit a test to determine whether their proficiency is equivalent to 3/4 level.

Advanced French

Semester 1 French 7

Develop advanced writing skills and learn how to structure and present more developed essays. This subject examines traditions that have shaped the understanding of what “French” is for French speakers around the world.

Semester 2 French Translation

Explores the comparative stylistics of French and English from a theoretical as well as a practical perspective. Explore aspects of literary, technical and official translation.

Total class hours per week: A two-hour tutorial and a one-hour lecture, over two days. Class location: The University of Melbourne,

Parkville campus. Prerequisites: Completion of French 3/4 in Year 11. Note: Applicants will be required to attend an interview and/or

complete a placement test to determine whether their proficiency is suitable for Advanced French.

German

Semester 1 German 5

Consolidate your ability to communicate in German in oral and written discourse, developing more advanced language skills through reading short newspaper and magazine articles and watching film and television clips.

Semester 2 German 6

Further consolidate your ability to communicate in German in oral and written discourse, and develop cultural literacy in German. You will produce short texts of different types and learn how to debate contemporary issues.

Total class hours per week: A two-hour language seminar and two one-hour tutorials or seminars, over two days. Class location: The

University of Melbourne, Parkville campus. Prerequisites: Completion of German 3/4 in Year 11 or equivalent. Note: Applicants who have not

completed German 3/4 will be required to attend an interview and/or sit a test to determine whether their proficiency is equivalent to 3/4 level.

Hebrew

Semester 1 Hebrew 5

This subject focuses on advanced modern literary texts, including the study of contemporary Hebrew writers, modern conversational idiom and newspaper and academic articles.

Semester 2 Hebrew 6

This subject builds on Hebrew 5. At the completion of this subject you will have read, and possess an understanding of, advanced scientific and academic articles and essays.

Total class hours per week: Four hours of language classes. Class location: A School Centre (refer to our website for details).

Prerequisites: Completion of Hebrew 3/4 in Year 11 or equivalent. Note: Applicants who have not completed Hebrew 3/4 will be required to

attend an interview and/or sit a test to determine whether their proficiency is equivalent to 3/4 level.

Indonesian

Semester 1 Indonesian 3

Develop your ability to communicate in Indonesian and your understanding of Indonesia by engaging with key themes in modern Indonesian society such as youth culture and urbanisation, family structures and practices, and ethnic and religious topics.

Semester 2 Indonesian 4

Further develop your communicative abilities and your understanding of contemporary Indonesian culture and society by studying key issues such as the environment, modernity and development, and the complexities of ethnic and religious diversity.

Total class hours per week: Four hours of language classes, over two days. Class location: The University of Melbourne, Parkville

campus. Prerequisites: Completion of Indonesian (Second Language) 3/4 in Year 11.

Japanese

Semester 1 Japanese 3

Develop your existing reading skills, literacy, and communication skills. You will develop intercultural understanding and will be introduced to around 100 new kanji characters.

Semester 2 Japanese 4

Further consolidates your Japanese knowledge and communication. Develop verbal and written communication skills to use in formal situations, and be introduced to around 100 new kanji characters.

Total class hours per week: Four hours of language classes, over two days. Class location: The University of Melbourne, Parkville

campus. Prerequisites: Completion of Japanese (Second Language) 3/4 in Year 11.

Advanced Japanese

Semester 1 Japanese 5

For students who already possess basic Japanese language skills and knowledge of Japan, and have learned around 400 kanji characters. Further develop your Japanese communication skills by examining the language of various registers and discourse.

Semester 2 Japanese 6

Builds on Japanese 5, further developing your Japanese communication skills. Examine differences between and within spoken and written Japanese in different situations, and learn the key factors for appropriate language use for particular situations.

Total class hours per week: Four hours of language classes, over two days. Class location: The University of Melbourne, Parkville

campus. Prerequisites: Completion of Japanese (Second Language) 3/4 in Year 11. Note: Applicants will be required to attend an interview

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Latin

Semester 1 Latin 1

This subject is for students with no previous knowledge of Latin language, and is an introduction to the grammar and reading of Latin.

Semester 2 Latin 2

You will consolidate the basic elements covered in Latin 1 and be introduced to more complex grammar and syntax. Background information on Roman culture is woven into the subject matter.

Total class hours per week: Four hours of language classes, over three days. Class location: The University of Melbourne, Parkville

campus. Prerequisites: Completion of one of Classical Studies 3/4, Australian History 3/4, History Revolutions 3/4 or Renaissance Italy 3/4 in

Year 11, or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of one of Classical Studies 1/2, Australian History 1/2, History Revolutions 1/2 or Renaissance Italy 1/2 in Year 11.Note: This subject area is not available to students completing Latin 3/4 in Year 12.

Advanced Latin

Semester 1 Latin 3

For students with some previous knowledge of Latin. You will examine Roman rhetorical practice through the study of an oratorical text, and you will work on grammar and syntax.

Semester 2 Latin 4

You will read an extensive extract from a Latin epic poem and work on grammar and syntax. You will also explore the themes and content of epic narrative.

Total class hours per week: A one-hour lecture and a 1.5-hour tutorial, over two days (Latin 3); three hours of language classes (Latin 4). Class location: The University of Melbourne, Parkville campus. Prerequisites: Completion of one of Classical Studies 3/4 or Latin 3/4 in

Year 11. Note: Students who meet the prerequisite with only Classical Studies 3/4 must demonstrate (by way of a selection interview/test)

that they have sufficient prior knowledge of Latin.

Sciences

Biology

Semester 1 Biology of Cells and Organisms

Topics include structure and function of multi-cellular organisms, plant and animal reproduction and development, and mechanisms involved in responsiveness and coordination.

Semester 2 Genetics and the Evolution of Life

Become familiar with modern concepts of genetics, animal and plant diversity and evolution.

Total class hours per week: A three-hour lecture/tutorial class, and in alternate weeks either a three-hour practical class or a

computer-based activity. Class location: Lectures at a School Centre and practical classes at the University of Melbourne, Parkville campus. Prerequisites: Completion of Biology 3/4 in Year 11, or enrolment in the same in Year 12 after completion of Biology 1/2 in Year 11.

Chemistry

Semester 1 Chemistry 1

Provides an introduction to topics including: stoichiometry; gases; energy and thermochemistry; chemical equilibrium; acid-base chemistry; aspects of main group chemistry; physical properties of solution; and intermolecular forces and extended solid state structures.

Semester 2 Chemistry 2

Provides an introduction to topics including: organic acids and bases; nucleophilic substitution reactions; elimination reactions; addition reactions; electrophilic aromatic substitution reactions; nucleophilic addition reactions; organic redox reactions; chemical kinetics; and elementary quantum mechanics.

Total class hours per week: Three one-hour lectures and a one-hour tutorial. Six three-hour practical classes during semester.

Class location: The University of Melbourne, Parkville campus. Prerequisites: Completion of Chemistry 3/4 and Mathematical Methods 3/4

in Year 11, or enrolment in Mathematical Methods 3/4 in Year 12 after completion of Chemistry 3/4 and Mathematical Methods 1/2 in Year 11.

Earth Sciences

Semester 1 Earth Sciences: The Global Environment

Provides an overview of the processes controlling the formation and evolution of our global environment. Subject material highlights potential societal benefits, (for example alternative energy sources), as well as natural hazards like volcanoes, earthquakes, severe weather, and future climate change.

Semester 2 Understanding Planet Earth

Allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the processes governing the geological evolution of the earth. This subject includes a series of field trips, and hands-on and theoretical investigations of Victoria’s geology. Topics covered include the structural, metamorphic and economic aspects of our regional geology.

Total class hours per week: Three one-hour lectures and a two to three-hour practical class, over one to three days (there may be some

flexibility in attendance requirements due to the availability of online material). Class location: The University of Melbourne, Parkville campus. Prerequisites: Completion of Mathematical Methods 3/4 and one of Chemistry 3/4, Biology 3/4 or Physics 3/4 in Year 11, or enrolment in the

same in Year 12 after completion of Mathematical Methods 1/2 and one of Chemistry 1/2, Biology 1/2 or Physics 1/2 in Year 11.

Mathematics

Semesters 1 and 2 Extension Program Mathematics for High-Achieving Students This subject develops the concepts of vectors,

matrices, sequences, complex numbers and the methods of linear algebra, and extends knowledge of the calculus of functions of one variable to functions of several variables. You will gain an appreciation of mathematical proof.

Total class hours per week: Two to three hours of classes over one to three days, depending on School Centre. Class location: A School

Centre. Prerequisites: Completion of Mathematical Methods 3/4 in Year 11 and enrolment in Specialist Mathematics 3/4 in Year 12, or

concurrent enrolment in Mathematical Methods 3/4 and Specialist Mathematics 3/4 in Year 12 after completion of Mathematical Methods 1/2 and General Mathematics (Specialist Mathematics orientation) 1/2 in Year 11. Note: Applicants with a B+ average in General Mathematics

will be considered; other prerequisite subjects require A/A+ average.

Physics

Semester 1 Physics 1

Designed to provide you with a solid understanding of a broad range of physics principles. Topics covered include mechanics, waves and sound, optics, gravitation and special relativity.

Semester 2 Physics 2: Physical Science and Technology

Addresses the application of physics to systems in the physical sciences, technology and engineering. Study fluids, thermal physics, electricity and magnetism, quantum and atomic physics and nuclear physics and radiation.

How do I

apply?

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Submit your results

You must submit your results by Thursday 18 December 2014.Q

After submitting your application online (by 28 November), you must provide copies of your Year 11 Semester 1 and 2 school reports to us in December, accompanied by a key that defines the grading system used by your school. We prefer you to send us copies of your results electronically to speed up the process.

When you are completing your online application, you can give permission for the University to obtain direct results for any VCE Units 3/4 subjects studied in Year 11. Only those students who do not grant this permission need to also send results for any Units 3/4 subjects studied in Year 11 to the University in December.

HOW TO APPLY: STEP BY STEP

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Submit your application

Applications open in late August 2014 and close on Friday 28 November 2014. Applications are submitted online, via:

futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/umep

It is important that you complete all sections of the online application and submit both the recommendation form from your VCE Coordinator and school principal (to show that your school recommends you for the Extension Program), and the parent/guardian permission form.

Q If you will be away in December you must arrange for another person to submit your Year 11 results on your behalf. Note that the University of Melbourne is unable to contact your school to request your results. Applicants with results that are submitted late will only be considered in exceptional circumstances.

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Research the subjects you wish to apply for

When selecting your Extension Program subjects it is important to consider:

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„ What the subjects are about and if you will enjoy them

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„ The timetable and number of contact hours

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„ The class location and ease of transport to and from classes

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„ What kinds of assessment the subjects involve

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„ Whether you will meet the prerequisites/corequisites.

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Seek permission from your school and parents or guardians

Before applying for the Extension Program it is important that you consider your situation carefully and have the support of your school and your parents or guardians.

Remember that your Year 12 studies are of the utmost importance. Undertaking the Extension Program requires considerable commitment and you should discuss your responsibilities (such as your other studies, sport, and part-time work) with your support network. Your school and your parents or guardians will be able to provide you with the best advice to ensure that you complete your Year 12 studies successfully.

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Check your eligibility

The Extension Program is available to domestic and international Year 12 students in Victoria who:

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„ Are eligible for the award of the VCE (or IB) in 2015

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„ Are undertaking a normal full-time VCE over Years 11 and 12 (minimum five VCE Units 3/4), or equivalent

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„ Achieve an average of A or A+ in the prerequisite subjects (see pages 6–9 for details)

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„ Achieve a B+ average across all other Year 11 subjects (some exceptions apply, as stated in the subject descriptions on pages 6–9)

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„ Have at least one VCE Unit 3/4 enrolment during the year in which the Extension Program is taken.

Note: The Extension Program is designed for high-achieving students who are looking for an academic challenge. If you

have impressive Year 11 results, hold a strong interest in your preferred Extension Program subject area and have the advanced time management skills that will be required to complete tertiary subjects in addition to your Year 12 studies, this program offers you a valuable opportunity.

Selection and

enrolment

SELECTION

Selection for the Extension Program is undertaken from late December to early January and is conducted by the University’s Office of Admissions in conjunction with academic staff. Some important notes:

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„ Assessment of your application cannot commence until all required results (and any other supporting documentation) have been received by the Extension Program office.

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„ Applicants for French, German, Hebrew and Physics who have not completed the VCE Unit 3/4 prerequisite subject(s) in Year 11 will be required to attend an interview and/or sit a test during December/January to confirm that their proficiency or knowledge is equivalent to 3/4 level.

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„ Applicants for Advanced French and Advanced Japanese will be required to attend an interview and/ or complete a placement test during December/January to determine whether their proficiency is suitable for the advanced stream.

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„ Applicants for Advanced Ancient Greek with only Units 3/4 Classical Studies or Units 3/4 Greek must complete a selection interview/ test during December/January to demonstrate that they have sufficient prior knowledge of Ancient Greek.

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„ Applicants for Advanced Latin with only Classical Studies 3/4 must complete a selection interview/ test during December/January to demonstrate that they have sufficient prior knowledge of Latin.

For the purpose of selection into the University of Melbourne Extension Program, applicants are asked to provide a copy of a key that defines the grading system used by their school. If applicants do not submit this key the following key of results is used as a standard:

KEY OF RESULTS

A+ 90–100% A 80–89% B+ 75–79% B 70–74% C+ 65–69% C 60–64% D+ 55–59% D 50–54%

ENROLMENT

If your application for the Extension Program is successful you will receive an offer email in mid-January 2015 and will be invited to attend a Welcome Day on campus in late January. Successful applicants are required to accept their offer and complete their enrolment online.

ONCE YOU RECEIVE YOUR

OFFER EMAIL

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Attend classes – either at the start of the University semester or as advised by your School Centre.

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Attend Welcome Day on campus in late January.

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Accept your offer and complete your enrolment online.

Key

dates

Extension Program

Information Evening

Tuesday 21 October 2014 6.00pm–8.00pm

Sidney Myer Asia Centre, University of Melbourne Parkville campus

Prospective students and their parents and teachers will be able to speak with University staff and former Extension Program students to learn more about the Program. Find out more and register online: futurestudents.unimelb.edu.au/ umep

Applications open

Late August 2014

Applications close

Friday 28 November 2014

Deadline to submit Year 11

results

Thursday 18 December 2014

Find out if you’ve been accepted

Mid-January 2015

Welcome Day

Late January 2015

Welcome Day is an opportunity to finalise your enrolment, receive further information about your Extension Program studies, learn about University services, make new friends, collect your student card, and become familiar with the campus.

Semester 1

Monday 2 March – Sunday 31 May 2015

Semester 2

Monday 27 July – Sunday 25 October 2015

Extension Program Celebration

December 2015

In recognition of your achievement, you and your parents will be invited to attend a celebration event after you have completed your Extension Program studies.

Selection and enr

CONTACT US

University of Melbourne Extension Program

The University of Melbourne Victoria 3010 Australia +61 3 8344 5538 extension-program@unimelb. edu.au

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