Science: Systems, Technology and Design (SCIE10002)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 |
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Human beings have developed skills in managing their environment, designing and constructing systems to make use of both biological and physical resources. The outcomes of this resource use have also brought about the need to consider carefully the sustainability with which these resources are used, their impact on the living world and ethical questions of resource use. In this subject, students will consider both natural and constructed structures and systems and their impact, integrating the contributions of biology, chemistry, environmental sciences, engineering and physics. Careful development of students’ academic skills will be embedded in this subject.
Topics include:
- Structures: structures in the natural environment (including the human body) and built environment – mechanics of structures (analysis of forces and the behaviour of materials in stable structures);
- Electrical systems and energy use: production and transmission of electrical energy, and efficiency of those processes – transformation of other forms of energy into electrical energy (electric and magnetic forces, electric circuits);
- Transport systems: moving vehicles, efficiency of energy transformation – mechanics of movement, energy transformation from fuel;
- Food systems: sustainable food production and distribution – agricultural science, environmental science, sustainable use and management of our natural resources ensuring adequate quantity and quality of food production.
Intended learning outcomes
To enable students to apply the methods of science, technology and engineering systems to understanding structures, production and transmission of electrical energy and transformation of various forms of energy into mechanical energy, production and distribution of food and develop their capacity to:
- explain the principles underpinning our understanding of a range of structures and systems;
- apply these principles using logical reasoning, together with appropriate mathematical reasoning, to a variety of familiar and novel situations and problems in the biological, engineering and physical sciences; and
- acquire experimental data using a range of measurement instruments and interpret these data.
Generic skills
A student who completes this subject should be able to:
- explain their understanding of science, technology and engineering principles and applications clearly, both in writing and orally;
- acquire and interpret experimental data and design experimental investigations;
- participate as an effective member of a group in discussions and practical work;
- think independently and analytically, and direct his or her own learning; and
- manage time effectively in order to be prepared for regular classes and assessment tasks.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry into the Bachelor of Science (Extended), and:
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCIE10001 | Science: A Study of Life and Environment | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Science study to Year 10 level, together with satisfactory completion of at least one VCE Unit 1/2 in Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Mathematics.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Ongoing assessment of class activities, including practical and laboratory work, equivalent to 1500 words. Satisfactory completion of this assessment, including 80% attendance, is required for a pass (20%)
- Two 20-minute tests (15%)
- Two written assignments, each equivalent to 500 words (15%)
- 2-hour examination. Satisfactory completion of this assessment is required for a pass (50%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Michelle Livett Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x 2-hour classes per week, including approximately 16 hours of practical and/or laboratory work per semester Total time commitment 160 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated Total Time Commitment - 160 hours; which includes the 12-week semester and 4 weeks of non-teaching and assessment time
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Subject notes
- Related Handbook entries
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Additional information for this subject
Please note that this subject is only available to Indigenous students whose eligibility to undertake the subject has been approved.
Last updated: 3 November 2022