BH101 - Bachelor of Science (Dean's Scholar)(Honours)

Plan: BH101CH - Bachelor of Science (Dean's Scholar, Chemistry) (Honours)
Campus: City Campus

Learning outcomes

Program Learning Outcomes Statement

The Bachelor of Science (Dean's Scholar, Chemistry) (Honours) will provide opportunities for you to graduate with the following Program Learning Outcomes:

PLO-1 Understanding the Culture of Chemistry

• You will be able to understand the ways of scientific thinking by recognising the creative endeavour involved in acquiring knowledge and the testable and contestable nature of the principles of chemistry
• You will be able to recognise that chemistry plays an essential role in society and underpins many industrial, technological and medical advances
• You will have demonstrated an understanding of the significance of their research project to your field of specialization and to society

PLO-2 Scientific Knowledge

• You will have exhibited depth and breadth of chemistry knowledge by demonstrating a knowledge of, and applying the principles and concepts of chemistry
• You have also demonstrated depth of chemistry knowledge by recognising chemistry is a broad discipline that impacts on, and is influenced by, other scientific fields
• You will have demonstrated an understanding of the significance of your research project to your field of specialization and to society

PLO-3 Inquiry and Problem Solving

• You will be able to investigate and solve qualitative and quantitative problems in the chemical sciences, both individually and in teams, by synthesising and evaluating information from a range of sources, including traditional and emerging information technologies and methods
• You will be able to formualte hypotheses, proposals and predictions and design and undertake experiments and projects in a safe and responsible manner
• You will be able to apply recognised methods and appropriate practical techniques and tools to  investigations, and be able to adapt these techniques when necessary
• You will be able to implement correct methods of collecting, recording and interpreting data when carrying out experiments and incorporate qualitative and quantitative evidence into scientifically defensible arguments
• You will possess an ability to accurately record, analyse, interpret and critically evaluate your research findings

PLO-4 Communication

• You will be able to communicate the solution to a problem or the results of a scientific investigation using effective oral, written and presentation skills
• You will be able to communicate the solution to a problem or the results of a scientific investigation using appropriate terminology for the intended audience

PLO-5 Personal and Professional Responsibility

• You will be able to take personal, professional and social responsibility by demonstrating a capacity for self-directed learning will demonstrate accountability for your own learning and professional conduct
• You will be able to take personal, professional and social responsibility by demonstrating a capacity for working responsibly and safely
• You will be able to recognise the relevant and required ethical conduct and behavior within which chemistry is practiced.
• You will develop an ability to work collaboratively

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