Course Title: Conduct and present simple scientific research
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: GEDU6133
Course Title: Conduct and present simple scientific research
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3399 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4837
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Christine Andrews
christine.andrews@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge to undertake and report on simple scientific experiments and investigations.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU22065 Conduct and present simple scientific research |
Element: |
1. Conduct a simple scientific experiment |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify a scientific concept/model/theory for investigation 1.2 Identify a scientific method to investigate the scientific concept/model/theory 1.3 Perform a simple experiment relating to the scientific concept/model/theory 1.4 Record and analyse the results of the experiment 1.5 Present the findings of the experiment using appropriate scientific terminology |
Element: |
2. Conduct a simple investigation of a scientific issue |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify an issue of scientific interest which has contributed to society 2.2 Identify the area of science which underpins the issue 2.3 Investigate the impact of the issue on society 2.4 Record the results of the investigation using appropriate scientific terminology 2.5 Present the findings of the investigation using appropriate scientific terminology |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
- Lectures
- Individual and Group presentations
- Research task
- Practical activities
Teaching Schedule
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Newspapers
Internet
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will include:
laboratory activities
written practical reports
research assignments
Assessment Tasks
ASSESSMENT TASK 1- Portfolio (Weeks 1-6)
ASSESSMENT TASK 2- Chemical reactions Practical Report
ASSESSMENT TASK 3- Research based assignment/Oral Presentation
To pass the course you need achieve a satisfactory result for every assessment.
You will be given only two attempts for each assessment to demonstrate you have the required skills.
A third attempt can only be offered after discussions between the teacher and the Program Coordinator and is not automatic.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
Submission of Assessment Tasks
It is expected that any work presented for assessment in this course will be your own. Plagiarism is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person as though it is your own. It is a form of cheating and is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. Plagiarised material can be drawn from, and presented in, written, graphic and visual form, including electronic data and oral presentation. Plagiarism occurs when the origin of the material used is not appropriately cited. It also occurs through enabling plagiarism, which is the act of assisting or allowing another person to plagiarise or to copy your own work. Please make sure you consider this carefully in completing all your work and assessments in this course and if you are unsure about whether you might have plagiarised, seek help from your teacher.
Extensions of time for submission of assessable work
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment on time by circumstances outside your control you may apply for an extension of up to seven (7) calendar days by filling in the application form at least one working day BEFORE the due date. The application form should be emailed to your Program Coordinator, Namrita Kaul, namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au.
Eligibility criteria for application and the form is available from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
If you require an extension of time longer than 7 days, you must apply for Special Consideration.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
Special consideration
If you are unable to sit a test, exam or lab-based assessments due to unexpected circumstances (e.g., illness), you should apply for Special Consideration for the missed assessment. Information on applying for Special Consideration can be found from the link: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration. Applications for Special Consideration should NOT be submitted to the course or program coordinator.
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