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Location | Domestic | International |
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Online |
Unit description
Introduces students to the nature of science through four core scientific disciplines: chemistry, physics, biology and geology. Students analyse and in some instances solve problems in real-world contexts involving scientific observation, measurement and experimentation.
Unit content
Topic 1: The nature of science and inquiry:
- Measurement
- Observations
- Experimentation
Topic 2: Physics:
- Forces and motion
- Work, energy and power
Topic 3: Chemistry:
- Atomic Structure
- Elements and molecules
- Equations and reactions
Topic 4 : Biology:
- Cells
- Organism
- Physiology
Topic 5: Geology:
- Minerals
- Rocks
- Land formation
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
On completion of this unit, students should be able to: | GA1 | GA2 | GA3 | GA4 | GA5 | GA6 | GA7 | |
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1 | communicate an understanding of the nature of science. | Knowledge of a discipline | ||||||
2 | demonstrate an understanding of key concepts across four broad scientific disciplines. | Knowledge of a discipline | ||||||
3 | apply analytical and problem solving skills in defined scientific contexts. | Intellectual rigour | Creativity |
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
- communicate an understanding of the nature of science.
- GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
- demonstrate an understanding of key concepts across four broad scientific disciplines.
- GA4: Knowledge of a discipline
- apply analytical and problem solving skills in defined scientific contexts.
- GA1: Intellectual rigour
- GA2: Creativity
Prescribed texts
- No prescribed texts.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching method |
Tutorial online 2 hours (12 weeks) |
Assessment | |
Quiz | 20% |
Short written response | 35% |
Report | 45% |
Fee information
Domestic
Commonwealth Supported courses
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International
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