| Semester 1, 2023 Online | |
| Units : | 1 |
| School or Department : | USQ College |
| Grading basis : | Graded |
| Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
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Requisites
Enrolment is not permitted in DIP1755 if TPP0155 has been previously completed
Overview
This course will assist you with developing foundational knowledge of science that is used in many disciplines. Students who are wishing to pursue a career in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) related careers will benefit from this course. This course also meets the requirements for early childhood and primary teaching undergraduate study. Understanding science helps us to understand the world around us. DIP1755 provides knowledge in a broad range of science topics and the learning opportunities will facilitate development of skills in analysis and problem solving. Science concepts will be introduced and provide a platform for study in many different directions. Completion of this course will give you confidence in introductory science and enable you to consider a range of choices in undergraduate study.
Increasingly in today's world, we are exposed to situations that require both a knowledge of science and an appreciation of scientific processes. Using concepts of self-paced instruction and adult learning the course guides students through a carefully sequenced series of topics that develop the science and mathematical literacy necessary for study in those undergraduate degrees. The content of this course introduces students to the scientific method, measurements, cellular biology, chemistry, astronomy, climate change, and sustainable energy.
The course is structured to increase students' scientific literacy, particularly the ability to interpret, analyse and evaluate scientific data and to effectively communicate their findings. This will enable students to engage with scientific thought processes and content that is relevant both today and in the future.
Course learning outcomes
On completion of this course, students should be able to:
- Describe and explain the scientific concepts of the course.
- Apply analytical and problem-solving skills in a range of theoretical and experimental contexts.
- Effectively discuss and evaluate the scientific data and concepts presented in the course.
- Generate and communicate explanations of scientific phenomena based on knowledge and critical analysis of the concepts covered in the course.
- Demonstrate an ability to manage, and reflect on, their learning of the scientific concepts in this course.
- To effectively participate and communicate scientific knowledge and concepts in a culturally diverse environment.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | The nature of science - experimental design, measurement, communicating scientific findings. | 10.00 |
| 2. | Introduction to Cellular Biology - Contemporary issues. | 30.00 |
| 3. | Introduction to Chemistry - models of the atom, physical and chemical properties of substances, the periodic table, ionic and covalent compounds, acids, bases, pH and chemical reactions. | 30.00 |
| 4. | Astronomy - our solar system. | 10.00 |
| 5. | Climate change and sustainable energy. | 20.00 |
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Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
| Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | No | 20 | 1,2,3,4 |
| Problem Solving 1 | No | 20 | 1,2,3,4 |
| Problem Solving 2 | No | 20 | 1,2,3,4 |
| Time limited online examinatn | No | 40 | 1,2,3,4 |