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SC5202 - Quantitative Methods in Science
| Credit points: | 3 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
An introduction to experimental and survey design and analysis. Topics include the principles of sampling design; hypothesis generation for experiments; collection of data; manipulations and interpretation of data; statistical methods used in science; and the use of data in scientific reports.
Learning Outcomes
- select and apply advanced analytical methods appropriate to assessing a wide array of scientific data;
- appropriately design, execute and report scientific experiments and survey programs;
- demonstrate advanced computer skills for managing and analysing complex data and reporting this in professional quality graphical presentations.
Subject Assessment
- tutorial exams (25%)
- field assignments (50%)
- lecture exams (25%).
| Inadmissible Subject Combinations: |
BS2001 BS5001 BZ5001 BZ2001 SC2202 SC2209 |
Availabilities |
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| Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 26-Mar-2020 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Townsville, Mixed attendance, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 27-Aug-2020 | |
| Face to face teaching (Tutorials throughout the semester) | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1 | |
| Census Date 26-Mar-2020 | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
|
| Cairns, Mixed attendance, Study Period 2 | |
| Census Date 27-Aug-2020 | |
| Face to face teaching (Tutorials throughout the semester) | |
| Workload expectations: |
The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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