sci1lue big ideas in science life, the universe and everything
BIG IDEAS IN SCIENCE: LIFE, THE UNIVERSE AND EVERYTHING
SCI1LUE
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
What happened during the first microseconds of the universe? Why is the cosmos filled with galaxies, stars and planets? How did that lead to life on earth? How do we know what happened and when? Why is all life built from cells using information in DNA? Why does it matter? How does this tie into cutting-edge research at La Trobe and internationally? The big ideas of science are a set of cross-cutting concepts that are fundamental to our understanding of the world around us - and how science works. In this subject, you will be introduced to these concepts, which link seemingly different phenomena via fundamental principles and laws of nature and form the basis of the major scientific disciplines. Using cutting-edge research as examples, you will see how scientific evidence is produced, and how that can lead to controversy, conflict - and scientific progress.
SchoolCollege (SHE) Office (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDavid Hoxley
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
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Minimum credit point requirementN/A
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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
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WBL addtional requirementsN/A
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Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Hoxley
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Research Task Part A: Annotated bibliography plus statement of problem (750 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research Task Part B: Research Essay (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 20-minute Team Oral Presentation (equivalent to 5 minutes per student)500 words equivalent/student Groups will typically be composed of 4-6 students | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One Reflective Logbook (1000 words equivalent)Students will reflect on their developing understanding of science, the scientific process and the development of their academic literacy skills. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Hoxley
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Research Task Part A: Annotated bibliography plus statement of problem (750 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research Task Part B: Research Essay (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 20-minute Team Oral Presentation (equivalent to 5 minutes per student)500 words equivalent/student Groups will typically be composed of 4-6 students | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One Reflective Logbook (1000 words equivalent)Students will reflect on their developing understanding of science, the scientific process and the development of their academic literacy skills. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDavid Hoxley
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Research Task Part A: Annotated bibliography plus statement of problem (750 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research Task Part B: Research Essay (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 20-minute Team Oral Presentation (equivalent to 5 minutes per student)500 words equivalent/student Groups will typically be composed of 4-6 students | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One Reflective Logbook (1000 words equivalent)Students will reflect on their developing understanding of science, the scientific process and the development of their academic literacy skills. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoni Frankenberg
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 21 - 31
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 21 - 31
Twenty four 1.00 hour workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 31 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Research Task Part A: Annotated bibliography plus statement of problem (750 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research Task Part B: Research Essay (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 20-minute Team Oral Presentation (equivalent to 5 minutes per student)500 words equivalent/student Groups will typically be composed of 4-6 students | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One Reflective Logbook (1000 words equivalent)Students will reflect on their developing understanding of science, the scientific process and the development of their academic literacy skills. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 3, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoni Frankenberg
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 47
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 47
Twenty four 1.00 hour workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Research Task Part A: Annotated bibliography plus statement of problem (750 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research Task Part B: Research Essay (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 20-minute Team Oral Presentation (equivalent to 5 minutes per student)500 words equivalent/student Groups will typically be composed of 4-6 students | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One Reflective Logbook (1000 words equivalent)Students will reflect on their developing understanding of science, the scientific process and the development of their academic literacy skills. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |
Singapore (PSB), 2020, Term 3, Night
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorNoni Frankenberg
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 37 - 47
Twenty four 1.00 hour unscheduled online class per study period on any day including weekend at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via online.
WorkShopWeek: 37 - 47
Twenty four 1.00 hour workshop per study period on weekdays at night from week 37 to week 47 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Research Task Part A: Annotated bibliography plus statement of problem (750 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 15 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
Research Task Part B: Research Essay (2000 words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One 20-minute Team Oral Presentation (equivalent to 5 minutes per student)500 words equivalent/student Groups will typically be composed of 4-6 students | N/A | N/A | No | 25 | SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6 |
One Reflective Logbook (1000 words equivalent)Students will reflect on their developing understanding of science, the scientific process and the development of their academic literacy skills. | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO5 |