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Objectives |
Prelimiary Course Outcomes |
HSC Course Outcomes |
Prescribed Focus Area |
The history of science |
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H1 Discusses advances in scientific understanding and technology that have changed the direction or nature of scientific thinking. |
The nature and practice of science |
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H2 Applies the processes that are used to test and validate models, theories and laws, to investigations. |
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Applications and uses of science |
P3. Assesses the impact of particular technological advances on science. |
H3 Assesses the contribution of scientific advances on the development of technologies. |
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The implications of science for society and the environment |
P4 Identifies applications of science that affect society and the environment. |
H4 Assesses the impacts of applications of science on society and the environment. |
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Current issues, research and developments in science |
P5 Identifies areas of current scientific research. |
H5 Describes possible future directions of scientific research. |
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Domain: Knowledge |
Internal and external environments |
P7 Explains relationships between organisms in the environment. |
H7 Identifies effects of internal and external environmental changes on the human body. |
Domain: Skills |
Conducting investigations |
P12 Discusses the validity and reliability of data gathered from first-hand investigations and secondary sources. |
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Developing scientific thinking and problem-solving techniques |
P14 Draws valid conclusions from gathered data and information. |
H14 Assesses the validity of conclusions from gathered data and information. |
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Domain: Values and Attitudes |
Develop knowledge and understanding of themselves, others, learning as a lifelong process, science and the environment |
P16 Demonstrates positive values about and towards both the living and non-living components of the environment, ethical behaviour and a desire for a critical evaluation of the consequences of the applications of science. |
H16 Justifies positive values about and attitudes towards both the living and non-living components of the environment, ethical behaviour and a desire for a critical evaluation of the consequences of the applications of science. |
Relevant Modules |
Senior Science Skills (ongoing) Plants Local Environment |
Senior Science Skills (ongoing) Medical Technology Preservatives and Additives (option) Pharmaceuticals (option) |
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