Science Skills Foundations (SCIE10010)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
A/Prof Lisa Godinho
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 |
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This subject equips students with the skills and practical knowledge required to engage in scientific processes, investigations and problem solving. Students engage in experiential learning, conducting experiments, and applying theoretical knowledge to tangible scenarios. From laboratories to fieldwork, the curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking and creativity in solving practical problems. Students will engage with and apply their understanding of chemistry, physics, or biology, in discipline-specific and interdisciplinary tasks that develop their understanding of standard scientific protocols, sustainable practice, safety, and ethics. Students will also be developing their critical thinking and key scientific skills such as observation, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. This subject connects theory and practice, preparing students for future study or employment in science.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply knowledge from at least one scientific discipline to solve problems and conduct investigations in the laboratory and field
- Recognise and be able to ask valid scientific questions and formulate hypotheses
- Use scientific practices, techniques, instrumentation, and technology to acquire and evaluate data and communicate findings
- Demonstrate safe and ethical work practices when engaged in laboratory, field and computer-based science
- Explain how the practice of science contributes to addressing current issues facing global and local communities
Generic skills
- Familiarity with basic software used in science for research, data management and analysis
- Planning and organisational skills to achieve defined goals
- Effective communication of the practice of science in both oral and written forms
- Working effectively and safely in a team in the laboratory and field setting
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the B-SCIEXTD Bachelor of Science (Extended)
Corequisites
Enrolment in one of the three Science Knowledge Foundations subjects to support scientific knowledge development in either Chemistry (SCIE10009), Physics (SCIE10008) or Biology (SCIE10006).
Non-allowed subjects
None
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Risk assessment and safe working procedures task
| From Week 2 to Week 3 | 10% |
3 written scientific reports due weeks 5, 7 and 11
| From Week 5 to Week 11 | 30% |
10 minute ethical practice in science presentation in pairs or threes
| Week 12 | 20% |
A 3hr practical exam
| During the examination period | 40% |
| Hurdle requirement: Participation in 80% of classes to demonstrate competence in core practical skills. Satisfactory participation will be recorded through formal observation of students' work practices in the lab and field classes, and in classroom sessions through the completion of key in-class tasks like short quizzes and collaborative discussions. | During the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Lisa Godinho Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 2hr and 1 x 3hr session per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 27 June 2025 Semester 1 contact information
A/Prof Lisa Godinho
What do these dates mean
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- 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.
Last updated: 4 March 2025