Aims & Objectives
Course Aims
Appreciate scientific study and creativity within a global context through stimulating and challenging opportunities
Acquire a body of knowledge, methods and techniques that characterize science and technology
Apply and use a body of knowledge, methods and techniques that characterize science and technology
Develop an ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesise scientific information
Develop a critical awareness of the need for, and the value of, effective collaboration and communication during scientific activities
Develop experimental and investigative scientific skills including the use of current technologies
Develop and apply 21st century communication skills in the study of science
Become critically aware, as global citizens, of the ethical implications of using science and technology
Develop an appreciation of the possibilities and limitations of science and technology
Develop an understanding of the relationships between scientific disciplines and their influence on other areas of knowledge
Assessment Objectives
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
facts, concepts and terminology
methodologies and techniques
communicating scientific information
Apply
facts, concepts and terminology
methodologies and techniques
methods of communicating scientific information
Formulate, analyse and evaluate
hypotheses, research questions and predictions
methodologies and techniques
primary and secondary data
scientific explanations
Demonstrate the appropriate research, experimental, and personal skills necessary to carry out insightful and ethical investigations
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