Science: Supporting Health and Wellbeing (SCIE10003)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
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Scientific investigation underpins an evolving understanding of the structure and function of the healthy human body, as well as threats to human health and changes that occur as the body ages. This subject aims to develop students’ understanding of both health and disease, integrating the contributions of biology, chemistry and physics.
Topics include:
- Molecules of life: Compounds in food (carbohydrates, fats, oils, proteins and amino acids), inheritance (RNA, DNA) and other molecules important to life;
- Cells' structure and function: Properties of a cell (prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells), moving molecules in and out of cells (diffusion, osmosis, active transport), replication of cells;
- Body systems: Systems maintaining balance (homeostasis) – gases, salt, water, temperature; systems detecting the environment - sensory and nervous systems (detection of light, electrical conduction); other body systems - musculoskeletal system (movement, biomechanics);
- Upsetting the balance: Infectious disease (control, plagues and epidemics), other diseases (e.g. cancer)
Intended learning outcomes
To enable students to apply the methods of science to understanding the interaction the structure and function of the human body, and develop their capacity to:
- explain the principles underpinning our understanding of human bodies both when healthy and when experiencing injury and disease;
- apply these principles using logical reasoning, together with appropriate mathematical reasoning, to a variety of familiar and novel situations and problems in the biological, chemical 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 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 |
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| SCIE10002 | Science: Systems, Technology and Design | Semester 2 (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 a 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, due weeks 4 and 8 (15%)
- Two written assignments, each equivalent to 500 words, due weeks 6 and 10 (15%)
- 2-hour examination at the end of semester. Satisfactory completion of this assessment is required for a pass (50%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
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 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
Estimated Total Time Commitment - 160 hours; which includes the 12-week semester and 4 weeks of non-teaching time
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- 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