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SC1101 - Science, Technology and Truth
Credit points: |
3 |
Year: |
2023 |
Student Contribution Band: |
Band
2 |
Administered by: |
College of Science and Engineering |
An introduction to the development of science and technology, its methods, controversies,
and fundamental role in society. The subject will examine approaches to science, key
figures and their contributions, some of the big ideas of science, and future trends.
It will encourage the development of critical thinking, academic collaboration, and
the analysis and interpretation of ideas in science, and will provide an outstanding
foundation for all students to become future change-makers regardless of their academic
discipline.
Learning Outcomes
- convey scientific ideas, arguments and conclusions clearly and coherently through
well-developed written communication and oral presentation skills;
- identify and generate solutions to complex science Megatrends by applying scientific
knowledge, innovation and creativity in a multidisciplinary group setting;
- demonstrate knowledge of the role and relevance of science and technology in society
in the context of creating sustainable futures through the use of multidimensional
analytical frameworks;
- describe the iterative and testable nature of the scientific method and how scientific
knowledge is created;
- retrieve and evaluate information from a range of sources and employ critical thinking
to assess bias and identify fallacies;
- reflect on graduate employability by assessing your current skills, knowledge, experience
and personal attributes with the goal of identifying gaps and mapping a personalised
career action plan.
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (45%) - Individual
- Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Group & Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (10%) - Individual
- weekly Tutorial assignments - (25%) - Individual.
Availabilities
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Cairns,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Mrs Heather Robson |
Lecturers:
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Mrs Heather Robson, Dr Tasmin Rymer, Professor Ian Atkinson. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 24 hours lectures
- 12 hours tutorials
- 3 hours seminars - 1 individual oral presentation and 1 group oral presentation
- 2 hours test
- assessment and self-directed study
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JCU Singapore,
Study Period 51,
Internal
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Census Date 06-Apr-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Mrs Heather Robson |
Lecturer:
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Dr Abdul Rahim Hamid. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 24 hours lectures
- 12 hours tutorials
- 3 hours seminars - 1 individual oral presentation and 1 group oral presentation
- 2 hours test
- assessment and self-directed study
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Townsville,
Study Period 1,
Internal
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Census Date 23-Mar-2023 |
Coordinator: |
Mrs Heather Robson |
Lecturers:
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Mrs Heather Robson, Assoc. Professor Simon Foale, Professor Hallam Stevens, Professor Ian Atkinson. |
Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this
3
credit point subject is approximately
130 hours.
- 24 hours lectures
- 12 hours tutorials
- 3 hours seminars - 1 individual oral presentation and 1 group oral presentation
- 2 hours test
- assessment and self-directed study
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Note:
Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process,
and in case
of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest
official information.