Courses & Units
Understanding Science XPD121
Introduction
This unit provides a multidisciplinary introduction to the nature of science and the regulatory frameworks and ethics within which scientist’s work. The role of the scientific community, along with its culture, and the role and relevance of science to society are considered. The unit encourages students to consider and develop their understanding of the nature of science along with their responsibilities as a future scientist in their chosen field of science. The unit is offered in blended on-campus mode (on-line lectures with weekly face-to-face tutorials).
Summary
| Unit name | Understanding Science |
|---|---|
| Unit code | XPD121 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Academic Division DVC - Academic |
| Discipline | University Pathways |
| Coordinator | Mrs Shruti Nath |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | Third Party(ies): UP Education |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
Note
Please check that your computer meets the minimum System Requirements if you are attending via Distance/Off-Campus.
Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Plan, conduct and document an experiment following appropriate scientific methodology.
- Explain why current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry.
- Identify the dominant ethical and regulatory requirements applicable within a single field of science.
- Define the role and relevance of science for individuals and society.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
KAA102Teaching
| Assessment | Participation (10%)|Critical Review (20%)|Ethics in Science (20%)|Experiment Design (20%)|Academic Essay (30%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
|---|
The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.