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Science Specialisation

Code SPAAUX

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About this Specialisation

The Science specialisation equips you with key understandings of science education and provides the extended content knowledge required to address the demands and opportunities of the 7-10 secondary school science curriculum.

Emphasis is given to inquiry-based practical work, demonstrations, co-operative group work, whole class discussions and use of information communication technology, to ensure effective learning and teaching practices in secondary science. Planning, teaching, and assessment strategies are developed within a range of science content areas.

Code SPAAUX

Availability & Campus

Location Availability
Joondalup
Mount Lawley
South West
Online
= Available

Details

Structure

Complete the following 7 units (105cp):

Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
MAE1250Foundations of Primary Mathematics15
HPE2240Health and Physical Education in Primary Schools15
SCI1185Ecology15
SCI1187Form and Function in Biology15
SCE2101Secondary Science Education15
MAT1108Foundations of Mathematics15
SCC1123Chemistry for the Life Sciences15

For more detailed unit information for this Specialisation take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.

Student handbook

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities

Science Teacher

Possible future job titles

Science Teacher

This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses

Experiences

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