Year
2019
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour workshop weekly
Prerequisites
Admission into BSCH-Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Enhanced Program for High Achievers)
Assessment
Assignment, Journal, Oral Presentation, Written Reports
Topic description
This topic discusses how science progresses through periods of "normal" science, undertaken within the current paradigm, interspersed with periods of upheaval where there are paradigm shifts. It examines the current trend to interdisciplinary science and the advances often made through transferring ideas from one field to another. Students will be introduced to research through projects and case studies.
Educational aims
This topic aims to provide students with an understanding of how scientific knowledge progresses and how research contributes to this advancement.
Expected learning outcomes
At the completion of the topic, students are expected to be able to:
- Acquire an understanding of how scientific knowledge progresses and how research contributes to this advancement
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2019 are no longer published.
Sturt Rd, Bedford Park
South Australia 5042
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