WORLD CHANGING SCIENCE
EDU0ST4
2020
Credit points: 5
Subject outline
Students are introduced to a range of world changing ideas in science, from initial concept to gradual adoption to mainstream understanding. Key scientific advances in agriculture, medicine, technology, energy and conservation are overviewed in the context of their global impact. The ethical considerations of scientific advancement are analysed and applied to real world situations as is the reporting and communicating of scientific information. Students will undertake an inquiry investigation and write a report on a selected field of scientific research and development. Students will also maintain a digital journal detailing the development of their scientific thinking.
School: Education (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 5
Subject Co-ordinator: Carolyn O'Dwyer
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 0 - Enabling Program
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Quota Management Strategy: N/A
Quota-conditions or rules: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Minimum credit point requirement: N/A
Assumed knowledge: N/A
Career Ready
Career-focused: No
Work-based learning: No
Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A
Entire subject or partial subject: N/A
Total hours/days required: N/A
Location of WBL activity (region): N/A
WBL addtional requirements: N/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
On-Line, 2020, Online study period 1, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 2 - 8
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 2 to week 8 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital journal entry (600 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Scientific inquiry research project and report task | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2020, Online study period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 24
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 24 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital journal entry (600 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Scientific inquiry research project and report task | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2020, Online study period 5 , Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 42
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital journal entry (600 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Scientific inquiry research project and report task | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2020, Online study period 6 , Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Carolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 44 - 50
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 44 to week 50 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Digital journal entry (600 word equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Scientific inquiry research project and report task | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |