School Of Science And HealthScientific Literacy (WSTC)Western Sydney University Unit Code: 700124.2
Discipline: OTHER NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 1
Credit Points: 10
Assumed Knowledge
Basic literacy & numeracy
Equivalent Units
300497 - Professional Skills for Science, 700042 - Professional Skills for Science (UWSC), 300811 - Scientific Literacy
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College.
Students enrolled in Extended Diplomas must pass 40 credit points from the preparatory units listed in the course structure prior to enrolling in this University level unit.
Students enrolled in the combined Diploma/Bachelor courses listed below must pass all College Preparatory units listed in the course structure before progressing to the Year Two units.
About this Unit
This unit is designed to provide students with scientific literacy and generic skills required to successfully undertake science-related undergraduate studies. Students learn, develop and utilise academic and interpersonal methodologies within the context of applied scientific principles in society and take responsibility for their own learning. Students are introduced to the contestable and uncertain nature of science and the scientific method. Activities encourage development of self-confidence, self-efficacy, creative thinking through problem solving, group process, communication and peer support. Academic skills include scientific reading and report writing, researching scientific information and library skills, oral presentation, taking tests and exams, effective personal and group based learning strategies, peer assessment, and online learning.