Overview

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements of the course in which you are enrolled.This minor provides students with a foundational overview of the discipline. Students will explore the fundamental concepts within the discipline and will be exposed to hands-on skills needed to become a professional … For more content click the Read More button below.

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Program of study overview
Program of study notes

Aims

The aim of this minor is to provide students with a foundational knowledge in the discipline. It also aims to develop a range of transferable research, analytical and communication skills including the capacity to:

  • Understand and apply relevant scientific principles
  • Retrieve and present scientific information, including communicating effectively with a variety of audiences in written and spoken form
  • Critically analyse and evaluate information relevant to the discipline
  • Work independently and take responsibility for updating and adapting their knowledge and skills
  • Work effectively and productively within a team

The minor provides the foundations that will underpin ongoing professional development, preparing graduates for further study in the discipline or another science or non-science related discipline.

Learning outcomes

On completion students will be able to:
1.
Have an appreciation of theories, subject content, professional methodologies, ethical frameworks and research procedures relevant to the discipline
2.
Have the foundations to be able to analyse and critically evaluate ideas/information/data and apply relevant scientific principles to solve problems by, for example, creating hypotheses, testing theories and predictions, designing and carrying out experiments and analysing reported data
3.
Have the foundations to design and carry out experiments using appropriate techniques and protocols
4.
Be able to communicate their findings to a variety of audiences in written and spoken form
5.
Interact effectively as part of a team in order to achieve common goals

Available in courses

Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Geospatial Information Systems
Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Legal Practice Entry / Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Laws - Legal Practice Entry / Bachelor of Science