James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2020
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SC1101 - Science, Technology and Truth
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2020 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- An introduction to the development of science and technology, its methods, controversies, and fundamental role in human society. The subject will examine approaches to science, key figures and their contributions, some of the big ideas of science, and future trends. It will encourage the development of critical thinking, and the analysis and interpretation of ideas in science, and will provide an outstanding foundation for all students to become future change-makers regardless of their academic discipline.
Learning Outcomes
- demonstrate knowledge of the history of the development of science and technology
- demonstrate knowledge of some of the key ideas and inventions in science and technology
- demonstrate an understanding of what is meant by good and bad science
- demonstrate an understanding of the 'scientific method' and ways of thinking about thinking
Subject Assessment
- Invigilated > Quizzes or tests - (40%)
- Invigilated > Presentations - (20%)
- - (30%)
- Non-Invigilated > Assignments - (10%)
Note that minor variations might occur due to the continuous subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.
Availabilities
Cairns, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Heather Robson |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Michael Bird MR Saul Gonzalez Murcia MR Torres Webb MRS Heather Robson Assoc. Professor Robin Rodd EMPRO Helene Marsh Professor Ian Atkinson DR Anne Swinbourne DR Maree Corkeron Assoc. Professor Simon Foale |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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JCU Singapore, Study Period 53, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 03 Dec 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 09 Nov 2020 to Friday, 19 Feb 2021 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Heather Robson DR Neil Hutchinson |
| Lecturer(s): | MR Sim Guan Lim |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 26 Mar 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Feb 2020 to Friday, 19 Jun 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | MRS Heather Robson |
| Lecturer(s): | Professor Stephen Williams MR Torres Webb MRS Heather Robson Assoc. Professor Robin Rodd EMPRO Helene Marsh Professor Ian Atkinson DR Anne Swinbourne DR Maree Corkeron Assoc. Professor Simon Foale |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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Townsville, Study Period 47, Internal (Pathway) | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 13 Aug 2020 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Jul 2020 to Friday, 23 Oct 2020 |
| Coordinator(s): | Assoc. Professor Shaun Belward |
| Lecturer(s): | MISS Claudia Trave MS Daina Matthews |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 3 credit point subject is approximately 130 hours.
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| Enrolment Restrictions: | S_PATHWAY |