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Unit Summary
Unit type
UG Coursework Unit
Credit points
12
AQF level
Level of learning
Introductory
Former School/College
Anti-requisites
Unit aim
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | communicate an understanding of the nature of science. | |||||||
| 2 | demonstrate an understanding of key concepts across four broad scientific disciplines. | |||||||
| 3 | apply analytical and problem solving skills in defined scientific contexts. | |||||||
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
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communicate an understanding of the nature of science.
- GA4:
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demonstrate an understanding of key concepts across four broad scientific disciplines.
- GA4:
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apply analytical and problem solving skills in defined scientific contexts.
- GA1:
- GA2:
Prescribed texts
- No prescribed texts.