School: Academic Pathway Programs

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.

  • Unit Title

    Introduction to Science
  • Unit Code

    UCU0005
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mrs Sharon Lisa GOUGH

Description

Scientific research and knowledge creates an understanding of the physical world and society in which we live and participate. Introduction to Science provides a philosophical and practical general framework for students proceeding to undergraduate courses situated in the sciences. In this unit students will develop knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts, as well as the skills required to plan and implement investigations and communicate scientific research.

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in course type 23, 30

Equivalent Rule

Unit is equivalent to UPU0005

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Investigate problems scientifically in a group setting.
  2. Observe, collect and evaluate scientific data.
  3. Apply scientific concepts and reasoning to real life situations.
  4. Critique the experimental methodology and results.
  5. Communicate the findings of scientific investigations.

Unit Content

  1. Scientific language and communication methods.
  2. Scientific thinking.
  3. Scientific facts’ in society.
  4. The process of scientific investigation.
  5. The relationship between science and society.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 2 hour lab13 x 2 hour lab13 x 2 hour lab
Semester 213 x 1 hour lecture13 x 1 hour lecture13 x 1 hour lecture
Term 58 x 4 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Assessment

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestBlackboard quizzes30%
ReportScientific report40%
AssignmentFinal assignment30%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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School: Academic Pathway Programs

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.

  • Unit Title

    Introduction to Science
  • Unit Code

    UCU0005
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mrs Sharon Lisa GOUGH

Description

Scientific research and knowledge creates an understanding of the physical world and society in which we live and participate. Introduction to Science provides a philosophical and practical general framework for students proceeding to undergraduate courses situated in the sciences. In this unit students will develop knowledge and understanding of scientific concepts, as well as the skills required to plan and implement investigations and communicate scientific research.

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in course type 23, 30

Equivalent Rule

Unit is equivalent to UPU0005

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Investigate problems scientifically in a group setting.
  2. Observe, collect and evaluate scientific data.
  3. Apply scientific concepts and reasoning to real life situations.
  4. Critique the experimental methodology and results.
  5. Communicate the findings of scientific investigations.

Unit Content

  1. Scientific language and communication methods.
  2. Scientific thinking.
  3. Scientific facts’ in society.
  4. The process of scientific investigation.
  5. The relationship between science and society.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECUs LMS

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 213 x 2 hour lab13 x 2 hour lab13 x 2 hour lab
Semester 213 x 1 hour lecture13 x 1 hour lecture13 x 1 hour lecture
Term 58 x 4 hour seminarNot OfferedNot Offered

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Assessment

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 School Progression Panel.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
TestBlackboard quizzes30%
ReportScientific report40%
AssignmentFinal assignment30%

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

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.

Academic Misconduct

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:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

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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