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Unit of Study HEA10001 - Introduction to Science for Health Professions (2020)

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Unit Snapshot

  • Unit type

    UG Coursework Unit

  • Credit points

    12

  • AQF level

    6

  • Level of learning

    Introductory

  • Former School/College

    SCU College

  • Enrolment information

    N/A

Unit description

Focuses on the underlying concepts of science and quantitative literacy essential for success in health studies. Students explore the nature of science as it relates to health and apply analytical, quantitative, and problem solving skills to a range of health related contexts. Students learn to use scientific language to communicate processes and concepts. Learning skills specific for the health sciences are developed.

Unit content

  • The nature of science and the scientific method.
  • Key concepts in chemistry:
    • atoms, bonds, and chemical reactions.
  • Key concepts in biology:
    • human anatomy and physiology.
  • Key concepts in physics:
    • forces and levers; gait.
  • Evidence in practice.

Availabilities

Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Session1
Session1
Gold Coast
Session1
Session1
Online
Session1,2
N/A

Learning outcomes and graduate attributes

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: Intellectual rigour, GA2: Creativity, GA3: Ethical practice, GA4: Knowledge of a discipline, GA5: Lifelong learning, GA6: Communication and social skills, GA7: Cultural competence
Learning outcome count Learning outcome description GA1 GA2 GA3 GA4 GA5 GA6 GA7
1 Demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to communicate the nature of science as it relates to health science.
2 Demonstrate an understanding of foundational scientific concepts that are essential for successful tertiary study in health.
3 Apply analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills in a range of health related contexts.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to communicate the nature of science as it relates to health science.
    • GA4:
  2. Demonstrate an understanding of foundational scientific concepts that are essential for successful tertiary study in health.
    • GA1:
    • GA2:
    • GA4:
  3. Apply analytical, quantitative and problem solving skills in a range of health related contexts.
    • GA1:
    • GA2:
    • GA4:

Prescribed learning resources

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Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.