School Of ScienceComplex Case Studies in ScienceWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301261.1
Discipline: NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 3
Credit Points: 10
Co ordinator
Michelle Ryan
Equivalent Units
300661 Integrated Science
300664 Science in Society
700096 Integrated Science (UWSC)
Incompatible Units
300931 Integrated Science
Teaching Periods
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| 2021 Spring |
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Campbelltown Campus | - COMPOSITE |
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| 2021 Spring |
Yes |
Campbelltown Campus | - DAY |
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| 2021 Spring |
Yes |
Hawkesbury Campus | - COMPOSITE |
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| 2021 Spring |
Yes |
Hawkesbury Campus | - DAY |
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| 2021 Spring |
Yes |
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | - COMPOSITE |
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| 2021 Spring |
Yes |
Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | - DAY |
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About this Unit
Science and the scientific process of discovery have been successful in offering explanations for the world we live in. Due to scientific advances, we have eradicated some disease, explored the moon and
the deepest parts of our oceans and created communication across distances on the planet previously unimaginable. We now face the major challenge of creating a future world which is sustainable for life on Earth. Solving our contemporary complex human and environmental issues to create a sustainable future, however, requires integrative and multidisciplinary research frameworks, an understanding of the relationship between science and society including cultural, social, economic and political and ethical factors. Students will critically examine such perspectives in a series of contemporary 'real-life' case studies such as climate change, medical breakthroughs, biodiversity loss, environmental sustainability and human-animal interactions. They will undertake research into the relationship of science integrated with society, and the uncertainty and bias of evidence in decision making.
Students may be required to travel to different campuses or locations to undertake this unit.
Courses| 2743.11 | Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Laws | CURRENT |
| 3754.1 | Bachelor of Science | CURRENT |
| 3755.1 | Bachelor of Medical Science | CURRENT |
| 3756.1 | Bachelor of Science (Pathway to Teaching Primary/Secondary) | CURRENT |
| 3757.1 | Bachelor of Advanced Science | CURRENT |
| 3758.1 | Bachelor of Advanced Medical Science | CURRENT |
| 3763.1 | Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts | CURRENT |
| 3764.1 | Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of International Studies | CURRENT |
| 4748.3 | Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Business | CURRENT |
| 6042.1 | Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Medical Science | CURRENT |
| 6043.1 | Diploma in Science/Bachelor of Science | CURRENT |
Specialisations