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

    Science
  • Unit Code

    UPU0005
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mrs Sharon Lisa GOUGH

Description

Scientific research and knowledge creates a basis for understanding the physical world and society in which we live and participate. This unit provides a philosophical and practical general framework for students proceeding to undergraduate courses situated in the sciences. Students are required to select and complete a project in a field of science best suited to their intended undergraduate course.

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in course type 10, 23 or 30

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded UPC0005

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate a working knowledge of selected important concepts and processes in science.
  2. Demonstrate ability in a range of scientific communications and writing.
  3. Design, implement and present the results of open ended scientific investigations.
  4. Identify and appropriately utilise common elements of scientific method useful in the acquisition of reliable knowledge.
  5. Understand the role of critical and scientific thinking in science.
  6. Understand the role of science in society.
  7. Work scientifically to solve problems.

Unit Content

  1. The process of investigation: types of investigations, designing an experimental investigation, variable identification, presentation and interpretation of data.
  2. Development of critical and scientific thinking based on empiricism, rationalism and scepticism through investigations.
  3. Developing appropriate use of scientific language and selection of scientific communication methods that best represent different forms of scientific knowledge.
  4. Investigating the construction of knowledge and nature of scientific 'facts' in society.
  5. Understanding the composition and accepted practices of the scientific community and the relationship between the scientific community and competing elements within society.

Learning Experience

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

JoondalupMount LawleySouth West (Bunbury)
Semester 113 x 2 hour lab13 x 2 hour lab13 x 2 hour lab
Semester 113 x 1 hour lecture13 x 1 hour lecture13 x 1 hour lecture
Summer7 x 4 hour seminarNot Offered7 x 4 hour seminar

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%
ExaminationFinal Assessment30%

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

    Science
  • Unit Code

    UPU0005
  • Year

    2021
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    3
  • Credit Points

    15
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    Mrs Sharon Lisa GOUGH

Description

Scientific research and knowledge creates a basis for understanding the physical world and society in which we live and participate. This unit provides a philosophical and practical general framework for students proceeding to undergraduate courses situated in the sciences. Students are required to select and complete a project in a field of science best suited to their intended undergraduate course.

Co-Requisite Rule

Must be enrolled in course type 10, 23 or 30

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded UPC0005

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. Developing appropriate use of scientific language and selection of scientific communication methods that best represent different forms of scientific knowledge.
  2. Development of critical and scientific thinking based on empiricism, rationalism and scepticism through investigations.
  3. Investigating the construction of knowledge and nature of scientific 'facts' in society.
  4. The process of investigation: types of investigations, designing an experimental investigation, variable identification, presentation and interpretation of data.
  5. Understanding the composition and accepted practices of the scientific community and the relationship between the scientific community and competing elements within society.

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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