Unit of Study UNIP1004 Studying Science (2025)

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Unit Snapshot

Unit type

Enabling Unit
Credit points

12
Faculty & College

SCU College
Placement

No

Unit description

Focuses on the nature of science and key concepts in chemistry, physics and biology. Students will learn to use scientific language and to communicate processes and concepts.

Unit content

Studying science:

Introduction to science and science communications

Key concepts in data analysis:

Introduction to graphs and variables
Introduction to data interpretation

Key concepts in biology:

Introduction to body systems, cells, and homeostasis
The cardiovascular and respiratory systems

Key concepts in physics:

Weight force and Newton’s laws of motion

Key concepts in chemistry:

Atoms, elements, organising matter, and chemical bonds
Chemical formulae, moles, formula masses, and solutions

Availabilities

Location	Domestic	International
Coffs Harbour	Summer Term Term2,4	N/A
Gold Coast	Summer Term Term2,4	N/A
Lismore	Summer Term Term2,4	N/A
Online	Summer Term Term2,4	N/A

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

Implement learning strategies for the study of preparatory chemistry, biology and physics and reflect on their effectiveness

Apply analytical and problem-solving skills to a range of scientific scenarios using key concepts in chemistry, physics and biology

Apply scientific language in context to effectively communicate scientific processes and concepts

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Case study	35%
Quiz	25%
Case study	40%

Teaching method

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Case study	35%
Quiz	25%
Case study	40%

Teaching method

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Assessment
Case study	35%
Quiz	25%
Case study	40%

Teaching method

Tutorial 2 hours (Weekly)

Workshop 1 hour (Weekly)

Assessment
Case study	35%
Quiz	25%
Case study	40%

Prescribed learning resources

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Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.

Fee information

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