木瓜影院

Scientific Studies B (health sciences)

SACE Code	1STU10
Level	Stage 1
Learning Area	Science
Duration	1 Semester
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisite	Nil
Additional Costs	Nil
SACE Credits	10

Who is this course for?

As students explore scientific phenomena and develop investigable questions, they understand the fundamental importance of science as a human endeavour and articulate their understanding of the interaction between science and society. This subject will focus on the connection of science and Health related applications.

Scientific Studies provides a powerful platform for students to develop their capabilities, in particular to think creatively, work collaboratively, and be innovative.

Pathway: University or TAFE. This course would suit students pursuing a TAFE pathway general science.

What will I learn?

You will:

• apply science inquiry skills to design and conduct investigations, using appropriate procedures and safe, ethical working practices
• obtain, record, represent, analyse, and interpret the results of investigations
• evaluate procedures and results, and analyse evidence to formulate and justify conclusions
• develop and apply knowledge and understanding of concepts in new and familiar contexts
• explore and understand science as a human endeavour
• communicate knowledge and understanding of concepts, using appropriate terms, conventions and representations

How will I be assessed?

You will demonstrate evidence of your learning assessed as Stage 1 through the following assessment types:

• Investigations Folio
• Skills and Applications Tasks

Students complete four assessment tasks with a weighting of 25% each:

• one practical completion and design investigation
• one science as a human endeavor investigation
• one analysis and interpretation task
• one collaborative inquiry - group design

Pre-requisite

Nil

Cost

Nil

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Last updated: 20 September 2024