This subject explores what science is, how it is practised and its development through history. The subject focuses on the natural sciences (including physics, chemistry, biology and climate change) and includes an introduction to the social sciences. Students will study science as a human activity that has progressed over time to answer interesting and important questions about how science contributes to culture and society. This subject provides students with experiences in scientific process, develops their scientific knowledge, and expands skills in applying scientific methodology to everyday applications. Further, the subject will allow students to experience the scientific process in exciting ways to develop a relationship with the natural world.
No offerings have been identified for this subject in 2020.
SY/US
One session
Division of Student Services
Available only to students in CSU Pathway Program: Diploma of General Studies
The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of SCI173 in Term 3 2019. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).
The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: October 2020. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.