Unit Set Information

Science Specialisation

Effective from 01-JAN-2025 : Code SPAAUX

The Science specialisation equips students 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.

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This Specialisation can be studied in the following courses:

Mode of Delivery

On Campus at South West (Bunbury)
Online

Unit Set Coordinator

Dr David RHODES

Related Careers

Science Teacher

Employment Opportunities

Science Teacher

Specialisation 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

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.

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