Course Title: Conduct and present simple scientific research

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2010

Course Code: GEDU5442

Course Title: Conduct and present simple scientific research

School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3209 - Certificate III in Science

Course Contact: Judith McCann

Course Contact Phone: T. 99258366

Course Contact Email: judith.mccann@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Christine Andrews

T. 99254287

christine.andrews@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 20

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

To provide the learner with the knowledge and skills to undertake, analyse and report on simple scientific experiments and investigations.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VPAU072 Conduct and present simple scientific research

Element:

1.Conduct a simple scientific experiment
2.Conduct a simple investigation of a scientific issue

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify a scientific concept/model/theory for investigation

1.2 Identify a scientific method to investigate the scientific
concept/model/theory
1.3 Perform a simple experiment relating to the scientific
concept/model/theory
1.4 Record and analyse the results of the experiment
1.5 Present the findings of the experiment using appropriate
scientific terminology

2.1 Identify an issue of scientific interest which has contributed to society, the
environment or an individual
2.2 Identify the area of science which underpins the issue
2.3 Investigate the impact of the issue on society, the
environment or an individual
2.4 Record the results of the investigation using appropriate
scientific terminology

2.5 Present the findings of the investigation using appropriate
scientific terminology



Learning Outcomes


Competency based


Details of Learning Activities

Lectures, practical activities, group discussions, group work,  oral presentations


Teaching Schedule

 Prac dates subject to change               

   Week 
Date Topic
1 12/7/10 Introduction/Scientific method//Activity
2 19/710 Tabulating data and drawing graphs (group activity)
3 26/7/10 Intro to lab safety and equip/measuring activity (Prac)
4 2/8/10 Experiment – using a balance (Prac)
5 9/8/10 Glass and micropipettes (Prac)
6 16/8/10 Stem Cell Debate
7 23/8/10 Chemical reactions experiment(ASSESSMENT TASK)
8 30/8/10 Holiday (No class)
9 6/910 Research Presentations (ASSESSMENT TASK)


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Practical activities, reports and presentations


Assessment Tasks

Practical reports/worksheets/practical activity sheets -  60%

Class presentation - 40%

Students must gain a pass in each area of  assessment


Assessment Matrix

Other Information

For information on late submission of work or absence on the day of assessment, please go to the Program site on the Learning Hub for C3209 Certificate III in Science or contact the Program Co-ordinator, Judi Mc Cann.

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