Science for Tertiary Learning

Course aim

The aim of the course is to introduce students from a non-science background to the basic concepts of science and the scientific method and the application of creative problem-solving approaches. The course focusses on the physical sciences areas of physics and chemistry.

Course content

Using problem solving approaches this course balances practical and theoretical knowledge to enhance students' understanding of scientific enquiry. It introduces the basic concepts of life and physical sciences. It explores the origins and history of science, the scientific method, physical quantities and phenomena, the periodic table of the elements, atoms, investigating matter, chemical reactions, and the solar system. It also introduces Newton’s Laws of motion, momentum and energy, gravity and projectile motion, electricity and magnetism, heat, and waves (sound and light). The course covers presentation of data, manipulation of equations, and use of digital technologies. Laboratory classes begin to develop students’ practical knowledge, skills and techniques, and safe practices in a laboratory setting.

Textbook(s)

Hewitt G, Lyons S, Suchocki J and Yeh J 2019, Conceptual Integrated Science, 3rd, Pearson/Addison Wesley, San Francisco, Calif. ; London

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Online (Lecture recordings)	1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial	2 hours x 10 weeks
Practical	2 hours x 5 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
Online (Lecture recordings)	1 hour x 10 weeks
Online (Learning activities)	2 hours x 10 weeks
Online (Practical activities)	1 hour x 5 weeks
EXTERNAL, ONLINE SCHEDULED CLASS
Online (Lecture recordings)	1 hour x 10 weeks
Tutorial (Virtual Classroom)	2 hours x 10 weeks
Practical (Virtual Classroom)	1 hour x 5 weeks

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

Assessment

Report, Skills demonstration, Test/Quiz

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.