SCIENCE 4030 - Emerging Issues in Science and Society
Career: | Undergraduate |
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Units: | 3 |
Term: | 4010 |
Campus: | North Terrace |
Contact: | Mixed mode - flexible and/or intensive |
Restriction: | Available only to students admitted to Honours programs |
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: | No |
Available for Non-Award Study: | No |
Assessment: | Assignments and essay |
Syllabus: |
This course will examine science-related issues that affect society, as well as social issues that affect science. Implications for science policy, science education, science communication and scientific research will be considered. Students will work in teams to examine specific science-related issues that affect society and make recommendations for action. Students will prepare evidence briefs to inform decision makers. Students will examine specific social issues that affect science, and prepare position statements on these issues. This course will provide historical perspective on the roles of science in society. It will enhance students’ skills in team work, critical thinking, creative thinking and problem-solving to address issues in science and society. |
Course Fees
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The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.
EFTSL | |||
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0.125 |
Course Outline
A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here
Critical Dates
Term | Last Day to Add Online | Census Date | Last Day to WNF | Last Day to WF |
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4010 | Mon 16/03/2020 | Thu 26/03/2020 | Fri 12/06/2020 | Not Available |
Class Details
Enrolment Class: Workshop | |||||||
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Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
18587 | WR01 | 20 | 17 | 27 Apr - 1 Jun | Monday | 2pm - 5pm | Barr Smith South, 1063, Teaching Room |
Related Class: Tutorial | |||||||
Class Nbr | Section | Size | Available | Dates | Days | Time | Location |
18611 | TU01 | 20 | 17 | 27 Apr - 1 Jun | Monday | 11am - 1pm | Lower Napier, LG12, Teaching Room |
29 Apr - 3 Jun | Wednesday | 11am - 1pm | Nexus10, UB40, Teaching Room |