Course Title: Physical Sciences in Action

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: Physical Sciences in Action

Credit Points: 12.00

Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

ONPS2701

City Campus

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

 Sem 1 2022,
Sem 1 2023

ONPS2727

RMIT University Vietnam

Undergraduate

171H School of Science

Face-to-Face

 Viet1 2023

Course Coordinator: Dr. Andrew Martin

Course Coordinator Phone: .

Course Coordinator Email: andrew.martin@rmit.edu.au


Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None


Course Description

This course introduces you to fundamental concepts and theories within the Physical Sciences, such as Physics, Chemistry and Geospatial Science. The course will present and discuss real-world examples of how Physical Sciences contribute to problem solving and decision-making processes in contemporary societal, industrial, technological and environmental challenges. These will highlight the value of analytical reasoning using data measurement (including practical/laboratory approaches) and analysis techniques. The course will enable you to bring understanding of Physical Sciences and the associated technical, transferable and communication skills into your studies in science and enhance your future career. 


Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

This course contributes to Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) for:

BH116 Bachelor of Surveying (Honours)
BH117 Bachelor of Geospatial Science (Honours)
BP083 Bachelor of Applied Mathematics and Statistics
BP192 Bachelor of Environmental Science
BP199 Bachelor of Food Technology and Nutrition
BP330 Bachelor of Space Science


On completion of this course, you should be able to: 

  1. Apply scientific and foundational concepts and theories across the physical sciences to real life scenarios.   
  2. Identify and analyse physical sciences concepts and practices from real world challenges.    
  3. Apply practical skills to investigate and measure physical systems using a scientific method to solve problems.   
  4. Analyse and interpret data using scientific conventions and appropriate mathematical notation.   
  5. Explain the role of the physical, chemical, and geospatial sciences in meeting global challenges and priorities.   
  6. Communicate physical, chemical and/or geospatial science related global challenges in a diverse and multidisciplinary team.   


Overview of Learning Activities

You will undertake an integrated series of immersive learning experiences and activities to develop fundamental conceptual and practical understanding and experience in physical sciences. A blended learning approach will be used involving face-to-face experiential learning activities complemented by online learning and team-based activities. 


Overview of Learning Resources

Blended learning resources will be provided via the Canvas learning management systems and associated tools, in conjunction with practice-based in-class experiential learning activities. 


Overview of Assessment

Note: This course has no hurdles.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment Task 1:  Social Reading/Online Quiz Assessment 

Weighting 30%  

This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2 & 4 

Assessment Task 2: Laboratory Assessments (3 practical tasks) 

Weighting 45%  

This assessment task supports CLOs 1, 2, 3 & 4  

Assessment Task 3: Showcase Assessment 

Weighting 25 % 

This assessment task supports CLOs 5 & 6