SCIENCE IN SOCIETY
SCI1SIS
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to the nature of science in the context of current debates about Science in Society. Students will explore what science is, how it works and how science and society interrelate. A small number of socio-scientific issues will be explored in terms of both the basic science fundamental to the issue and what the issue highlights about the nature of science. Students will choose one socio-scientific issue and apply their knowledge to evaluate the arguments, evidence and misconceptions about science presented as part of debate about the issue. Science in Society provides opportunities for students to develop their critical thinking skills to gain a "big-picture" understanding of science.
Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Tania Blanksby
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Albury-Wodonga, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Paul Brosche
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 21
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 21
One 2.0 hours directed reading every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 21 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One two-hour online self study module per week."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 5-minute Oral Analysis | 10 | |
| One group 15-minute movie documentary | 25 | |
| One individual essay equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | |
| Online learning activities | 30 | |
| Two 750 word reflective reports | 15 |
Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tania Blanksby
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours directed reading every two weeks on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One two-hour online self study module per week."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 5-minute Oral Analysis | 10 | |
| One group 15-minute movie documentary | 25 | |
| One individual essay equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | |
| Online learning activities | 30 | |
| Two 750 word reflective reports | 15 |
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Tania Blanksby
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours directed reading per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"One two-hour online self study module per week."
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
SeminarWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.0 hours seminar per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One 5-minute Oral Analysis | 10 | |
| One group 15-minute movie documentary | 25 | |
| One individual essay equivalent to 1000 words | 20 | |
| Online learning activities | 30 | |
| Two 750 word reflective reports | 15 |