The Deakin College Foundation Studies Program is equivalent to upper secondary school (Year 12) and university foundation programs. It aims to prepare you for further study in a Deakin College diploma or into first year of selected Deakin University bachelor’s degrees. The course comprises of a standard or extended track program. The standard track program consists of eight academic units: four core units and four elective units. The extended track program has an additional four core units, one of which is chosen from two alternative core units. Various support services focusing on language, literary and numeracy assistance are also available to help you in your studies. Each unit includes four hours of class contact per week. Assessment for all units is continuous, and includes tests, assignments and case study analysis. Most units have a final three hour examination. To graduate from the Deakin College Foundation Studies Program, you must complete and pass all eight/twelve units. Health Electives FNDH023 Essential Mathematics FNDE021 Mathematics I FNDE023 Mathematics II FNDE022 Physics FNDB022 Management FNDH021 Chemistry FNDE024 Biology FNDH022 Human Biology Course structure - Standard Program Complete and pass eight units Unit selection for first trimester FNDS013 Advanced Academic Communication Skills (Core) FNDS014 Intercultural Studies (Core) FNDS015 Information Technology (Core) Elective Unit selection for second trimester FNDS016 Advanced Academic Writing and Research (Core) Elective Elective Elective Course structure - Extended Program For students who do not meet the entry requirements of the standard track program, an extended track program is also available with an additional four units that need to be completed before continuing with the standard track program. Complete and pass four units Unit selection for first trimester FNDS010 Introduction to Academic Communication (Core) FNDS011 Introduction to Academic Writing (Core)) FNDS012 Computer Skills (Core) Elective and FNDH023 Essential Mathematics (Alternative core) or FNDA023 Mass Communication (Alternative core)