edu0scf science foundations
SCIENCE FOUNDATIONS
EDU0SCF
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Science Foundations aims to develop the knowledge and skills required for future study in general university programs including Nursing and Allied Health, Education and Science degrees. It introduces students to a broad range of foundational principles for science and to the Scientific Method as a process for experimentation and research. The subject is organised into modules which include Human Systems, Biology, Chemistry, and Global Systems. Each module draws upon and reinforces conceptual understandings from the earlier modules. Learning occurs through online interaction, structured class activities and laboratory experimentation. Assessments are based on cumulative development of conceptual knowledge and include online quizzes, individual classroom tasks, a practicum report, and a group work oral presentation.
SchoolEducation (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 0 - Enabling Program
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesPracticum report (inclusive of a class based teaching session, a drafting component, a practical laboratory experiment and a student response to assessment feedback). All assessments and in class activities build upon and reinforce conceptual understandings and sequentially implement the further development of these understandings throughout each seminar. All submitted assessments have a research component. Each assessment has facilitated in class time specific to supporting the development of online research skills and laboratory experiment sessions includes the use of a range of standard equipment.
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must be enrolled in course (ETEPB or ETEPM or ETEPS or ETEPW or ETEPK) Tertiary Enabling Program
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Learning resources
Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorZumdahl, S. & DeCoste, D.
Year2013
Edition/Volume8th ed
PublisherUNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS PRESS
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Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorZumdahl, S. & DeCoste, D.
Year2018
Edition/Volume9th
PublisherCengage Learning
ISBN9781337399425
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Biology: an Australian Focus
Resource TypeBook
Resource RequirementRecommended
AuthorLadiges, P. & Knox, B.
Year2014
Edition/Volume5th ed
PublisherMCGRAW-HILL, NORTH RYDE
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Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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