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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit explores a series of case studies involving the biological, chemical and environmental sciences. The case studies will provide the framework to introduce the sociology and philosophy of science, necessary for the interpretation of environmental and/or technological disputes where different values are represented. Case studies will include societal processes dealing with such matters as genetic engineering, land clearing, resource management, chemical use and population growth.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
The learning processes will encourage student engagement and motivation. Students will be required to actively participate within seminars or off-campus online discussions. The online Blackboard site will provide access to unit information and a medium for student interaction. In on-campus mode, the unit will be offered as two-hour lectures and two-hour tutorials. The tutorials are student-centred class discussions where students will generate ideas, offering alternative perspectives on historical and theoretical issues relating to the nature of science and their application to contemporary case studies. The lecturer's role in this unit is primarily to guide and facilitate student learning. In off-campus mode, the unit will provide an interactive learning experience through Blackboard which will include online discussions and reading material. Students are expected to undertake self-directed learning through reading and participation in online activities and discussion of critical ideas and concepts.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Workbook exercises for weekly topics | 50% |
| Exercise | Tutorial Exercises and quizzes | 30% |
| Case Study | Major assignment | 20% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Workbook exercises for weekly topics | 50% |
| Exercise | Online discussions, tasks and quizzes | 30% |
| Case Study | Major assignment | 20% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit explores a series of case studies involving the biological, chemical and environmental sciences. The case studies will provide the framework to introduce the sociology and philosophy of science, necessary for the interpretation of environmental and/or technological disputes where different values are represented. Case studies will include societal processes dealing with such matters as genetic engineering, land clearing, resource management, chemical use and population growth.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.
| Joondalup | Mount Lawley | South West (Bunbury) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour lecture | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Semester 2 | 13 x 2 hour tutorial | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For more information see the Semester Timetable
Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.
The learning processes will encourage student engagement and motivation. Students will be required to actively participate within seminars or off-campus online discussions. The online Blackboard site will provide access to unit information and a medium for student interaction. In on-campus mode, the unit will be offered as two-hour lectures and two-hour tutorials. The tutorials are student-centred class discussions where students will generate ideas, offering alternative perspectives on historical and theoretical issues relating to the nature of science and their application to contemporary case studies. The lecturer's role in this unit is primarily to guide and facilitate student learning. In off-campus mode, the unit will provide an interactive learning experience through Blackboard which will include online discussions and reading material. Students are expected to undertake self-directed learning through reading and participation in online activities and discussion of critical ideas and concepts.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Workbook exercises for weekly topics | 50% |
| Exercise | Tutorial Exercises and quizzes | 30% |
| Case Study | Major assignment | 20% |
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Workbook exercises for weekly topics | 50% |
| Exercise | Online discussions, tasks and quizzes | 30% |
| Case Study | Major assignment | 20% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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