BAD SCIENCE
SCI1BAD
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
We are increasingly faced with controversial debates occurring in our media, with different groups arguing their viewpoints, and the scientific evidence is often swamped by misreporting or distorted evidence. This subject uses a case-based approach to examine the evidence underpinning current topics of debate, and to investigate what is meant by evidence looking at the scientific process, peer-review, and the possible motivations behind research (and reporting of research), including examples of where the process has failed. You will gain experience in analysing different sides of an argument and explaining your findings in different formats for different audiences.
School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: David Hoxley
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
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
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Hoxley
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Online tutorial via Zoom to learning
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Students will engage with online resources
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written assignment (individual) (800 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Online quiz (individual) (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Poster or infographic (individual)(2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Hoxley
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Online tutorial via Zoom to learning
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Students will engage with online resources
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written assignment (individual) (800 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Online quiz (individual) (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Poster or infographic (individual)(2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Hoxley
Class requirements
TutorialWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours tutorial per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Face to face tutorial to support learning.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via blended.
Students will engage with online resources.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written assignment (individual) (800 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Online quiz (individual) (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Poster or infographic (individual)(2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Hoxley
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Online tutorial via Zoom to learning
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Students will engage with online resources
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written assignment (individual) (800 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Online quiz (individual) (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Poster or infographic (individual)(2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
City Campus, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Hoxley
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Online tutorial via Zoom to learning
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Students will engage with online resources
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written assignment (individual) (800 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Online quiz (individual) (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Poster or infographic (individual)(2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Mildura, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Hoxley
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Online tutorial via Zoom to learning
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Students will engage with online resources
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written assignment (individual) (800 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Online quiz (individual) (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Poster or infographic (individual)(2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
On-Line, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Hoxley
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Online tutorial via Zoom to support learning.
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Students will engage with online resources.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written assignment (individual) (800 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Online quiz (individual) (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Poster or infographic (individual)(2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
Shepparton, 2020, Semester 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: David Hoxley
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Online tutorial via Zoom to learning
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 31 - 43
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via online.
Students will engage with online resources
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Written assignment (individual) (800 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Online quiz (individual) (1200 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO1, SILO2 |
Poster or infographic (individual)(2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 45 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |