Course overview
Students will explore the origins of science, how it has shaped societies and impacted the planet, how it is reported, and will effectively communicate their predictions about how science will be employed by humanity. Students will acquire the skills to critically evaluate and communicate scientific information across a range of media, and understand principles of scientific ethics. As an interdisciplinary course, students will cultivate the skills needed to collaborate and communicate knowledge effectively across all disciplines.
- The Nature And History Of Science
- Science And The Planet Earth
- Science Communication And Ethics
Course learning outcomes
- Describe the development of scientific thought and process through history in different societal contexts
- Evaluate the impact of science on the lives of people and on the planet
- Predict how science will shape the future of humanity and the Planet Earth
- Develop communication skills representing scientific ideas to a non-specialist audience using a variety of formats
- Develop foundational critical thinking skills
- Collaborate with students from a range of backgrounds to discover knowledge
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 28057
Section FR01
Size 400
Available 363
Class number 28058
Section WS10
Size 40
Available 33
Class number 28059
Section WS09
Size 40
Available 35
Class number 28060
Section WS08
Size 40
Available 37
Class number 28061
Section WS07
Size 30
Available 20
Class number 28062
Section WS06
Size 30
Available 27
Class number 28063
Section WS05
Size 40
Available 35
Class number 28064
Section WS04
Size 40
Available 39
Class number 28065
Section WS03
Size 40
Available 39
Class number 28066
Section WS02
Size 40
Available 39
Class number 28067
Section WS01
Size 40
Available 39
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 28056
Section WS01
Size 40
Available 33
Class details
Adelaide City Campus East
Group 1
Class number 63160
Section FR01
Size 400
Available 383
Class number 63161
Section WS10
Size 40
Available 39
Class number 63162
Section WS09
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 63163
Section WS08
Size 40
Available 38
Class number 63164
Section WS07
Size 40
Available 39
Class number 63165
Section WS06
Size 40
Available 37
Class number 63166
Section WS05
Size 40
Available 37
Class number 63167
Section WS04
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 63168
Section WS03
Size 40
Available 38
Class number 63169
Section WS02
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 63170
Section WS01
Size 40
Available 35
Mawson Lakes
Group 1
Class number 63159
Section WS01
Size 40
Available 40
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