Monash University Handbook 2010 Undergraduate - Unit

Synopsis

This unit introduces students to a wide range of fundamental science concepts, encompassing the disciplines of Biochemistry, Cell biology, Chemistry, Ecology & conservation biology, Epidemiology, Geology & earth science, Genetics, Immunology, Microbiology, Molecular biology, Nanotechnology, Paleontology, Physics, Physiology, Virology, and the Scientific method.
This will be achieved by exploring the scientific concepts that underpin a range of current and topical issues, such as athletic performance, extraterrestrial life, alternative energy sources, alcohol metabolism, forensic analysis, GM foods, fibres and textiles and conservation biology.

Objectives

Having completed this unit, students will:

• understand fundamental concepts of general science
• appreciate that many current issues have a scientific basis
• have the tools to search for scientific information and the capacity

Fieldwork

None

Assessment

5 on-line quizzes (MCQ or short answer) and 5 graded activities, 50%; Major assignment (3000 words), 50%

Contact hours

Each week: one 1-hour seminar, one 1-hour lecture, one 2-hour workshop; for 10 weeks

Prohibitions

EDF1121 Exploring Science (Peninsula campus)