Science for Tertiary Learning

Course aim

The aim of the course is to introduce students from non-science background to the basic concepts of science and scientific method.

Course content

This course balances practical and theoretical knowledge to enhance students' understanding of scientific enquiry. The course introduces the basic concepts of life and physical sciences. It explores broad concepts such as what is science, the scientific method, physical quantities and phenomena, chemical reactions, investigating matter and the solar system. The course will also explore how to represent data graphically, manipulate equations and use of computer software.

Textbook(s)

Hewitt G, Lyons S, Suchocki J and Yeh J 2013, Conceptual Integrated Science, 2nd, Pearson/Addison Wesley, San Francisco, Calif. ; London

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 6 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 6 weeks
Virtual Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External	N/A x N/A
Podcast of internal lectures	1 hour x 13 weeks
Online learning support activities	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

2x Quizzes, Participation, Participation online, Practical, Practical simulation, Report

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
International students and students undertaking this course as part of a postgraduate fee paying program must refer to the relevant program home page to determine the cost for undertaking this course.

Non-award enrolment
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.