[CS4HS] 5,6 unit vs uni at vce

[Christophersen, Paula P]

Yes, individual universities apply to the VCAA for approval of their extension study – and then it’s up to the university to determine what credit is available to the students. Each year at least two or three universities apply for this program in the area of IT.
Regards
Paula

Paula Christophersen
ICT Curriculum Manager
Victorian Curriculum and Assessment
Authority
(03) 9651 4378

From: cs4hs-bounces at edulists.com.au [mailto:cs4hs-bounces at edulists.com.au] On Behalf Of Therese Keane
Sent: Tuesday, 6 December 2011 3:49 PM
To: Computer Science for High Schools Online Community
Subject: Re: [CS4HS] 5,6 unit vs uni at vce


Hi Andrew,


I wanted to seek clarification from my colleagues with regards to other universities acceptance of the two unit offered at Swinburne. I was told that it was up to each university to make the judgment as to whether they would recognize the subjects undertaken. This year, there were 3 students who undertook the program in its first year of delivery to VCE students, and if they choose to study at Swinburne next year, then they will get two subject credits if they undertake one of the courses listed in the web page. Having said this, this does not imply explicitly that there is agreement about the curriculum amongst the universities.


regards

therese




>>> Andrew Shortell <andrewcs at get2me.net<mailto:andrewcs at get2me.net>> 12/6/2011 3:32 PM >>>
Hi All

This link  http://www.swinburne.edu.au/ict/courses/undergrad/hesvce.html#why  leads me to think that swinburne’s course is recognised for credit at other universities.

I wonder if Melbourne’s and Monash’s courses are recognised by other unis for credits?

This leads me to think why get too hot under the collar about fast tracking 5,6 units? Given that the 5,6 is meant to be equivalent...?

Thus we already have a mechanism in place to implement the geurillabus ...

Andrew Shortell


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