Course Title: Conduct and present simple scientific research
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: GEDU5974
Course Title: Conduct and present simple scientific research
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3305 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Christine Andrews
christine.andrews@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are none
Course Description
The purpose of this unit is to provide learners 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: |
VU21057 Conduct and present simple scientific research |
Element: |
1. Conduct a simple scientific experiment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify a scientific concept/model/theory for investigation
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Element: |
2 Conduct a simple investigation of a scientific issue |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify an issue of scientific interest which has contributed to society, the |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
• Lectures
• Individual and Group presentations
• Practical activities
Teaching Schedule
|
Week |
Date(week starting) | Topic (Note – Prac dates are subject to change) |
| 1 | 10/02/14 | 1 Introduction/ Scientific method/ Activity |
| 2 | 17/02/14 |
2 Tabulating Data and Drawing graphs (group activity)/ Intro to lab safety and equip |
| 3 | 24/02/14 | 3 Stem Cell Debate /measurement activity (Prac) |
| 4 | 3/03/14 | 4 Experiment – using a balance (Prac) |
| 5 | 10/03/14 | 5 Glass and micropipette techniques (Prac) |
| 6 | 17/03/14 | 6 DNA extraction (Prac) |
| 7 | 24/03/14 | Chemical reactions experiment (ASSESSMENT TASK-10%) |
| 8 | 31/03/14 | Oral Presentations (ASSESSMENT TASK-20%) |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Newspapers
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course may include reports and assignments
Assessment Tasks
Practical Report/ Weekly Practical Tasks: 80%
Research based assignment/presentation: 20%
Student must pass each of the above assessment tasks to pass the Learning unit.
Students must successfully pass 4 out of the 6 weekly practical tasks
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
The 20 hours allowed for this unit are allocated as follows
Class theory -9 hours
Practical Activities -8 hours
Research work / report completion -3 hours
Assessment Information
• To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (exam, prac reports, and assignments etc.). For example, if there are two tests you need to have an average of 50% to pass. But you also need to have passed the other assessments as well. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the tests but fail the prac reports).
• Extension of time for submission of assessable work- A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for Special Consideration (form available on the Web). For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
• Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected
• If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame
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