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PREP1006 Big Ideas in Science

First Year Course

Academic Career Undergraduate
Course Subject ANU Preparatory Program
Offered in Summer Session, 2013 and Summer Session, 2014
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

To provide University Preparation with a basic understanding of key concepts in physics and chemistry, with related ideas in biology.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students should have:

1. An understanding of how to apply scientific knowledge to real-world situations and to problem solving.

2. Skills in explaining scientific ideas and information

3.  A knowledge of interesting ways to demonstrate concepts practically with simple equipment

4. An appreciation of common difficulties which impede understanding in science

 

Indicative Assessment

Continuous assessment, project and practical assignments - 40%

Mid-semester in-class task orientated exam - 20%  

Final examination  - 40%

Workload

Classes will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions.  There will also be tutorial and project sessions as required.

 

Requisite Statement

Incompatible with ASGS1008

Recommended Courses

None

Prescribed Texts

TBA

Technology Requirements

Access to internet

Programs ANU Preparatory Program
Academic Contact paul.dowden@anucollege.edu.au

The information published on the Study at ANU 2013 website applies to the 2013 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2012 website.

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