XAB084 Introductory Scientific Principles is designed to give you the fundamental foundation knowledge in both theoretical and practical science. The unit will introduce you to the importance of engaging with scientific thinking and reasoning, methodology, precision and accuracy in measurement, written scientific communication, relevant scientific theory, and concepts in multiple science disciplines (streams), through practical skills that will support your further studies.

The major concepts covered in this unit are scientific thinking, lab skills, and written communication skills to report on experimental outcomes. In the Psychology stream, you will review individual differences, psychobiological processes, human learning, and memory. In the Biology stream, you will review key principles in biology, maintenance and regulation of life processes, continuity of life, and organisms and their environment. In the Chemistry stream, you will review properties and structures of materials, stoichiometry principles, carbon compounds, and molecular functions of living organisms.

This unit is a part of the Diploma of Pharmacy Studies and Diploma of University Studies (Science and Psychology specialisations). For completion of this unit, you are required to choose two streams as appropriate for your specialisation.