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<p>Scientific Practice provides students with the opportunity to develop the mathematical and statistical knowledge and skills required to analyse, interpret, and communicate scientific data. Through a range of authentic scientific contexts, students will build confidence in selecting and applying appropriate mathematical and statistical approaches to investigate scientific questions, evaluate evidence, and draw informed conclusions. By the end of the unit, students will be able to apply mathematical and statistical concepts and principles relevant to science, including scientific data analysis, equations, linear relationships, logarithmic and exponential functions, rates of change, statistical methods, distributions and uncertainty, scientific investigations, and parametric testing.</p><p>Attendance may be required to complete assessment tasks and learning activities.</p>
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<p>Scientific practice focuses on building student confidence and competence in mathematical and statistical knowledge and skills necessary for the science disciplines.<br>
Topics may include:<br>
1. Applications of mathematical concepts and principles in science including: scientific data, equations in science, linear relationships, logarithmic and exponential functions, rates of change.<br>
2. Applications of statistical concepts and principles in science including: statistics for science, distributions and uncertainty, scientific investigations, parametric tests, non-parametric tests, correlation and regression, frequency and proportion.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>Scientific Practice provides students with the opportunity to develop the mathematical and statistical knowledge and skills required to analyse, interpret, and communicate scientific data. Through a range of authentic scientific contexts, students will build confidence in selecting and applying appropriate mathematical and statistical approaches to investigate scientific questions, evaluate evidence, and draw informed conclusions. By the end of the unit, students will be able to apply mathematical and statistical concepts and principles relevant to science, including scientific data analysis, equations, linear relationships, logarithmic and exponential functions, rates of change, statistical methods, distributions and uncertainty, scientific investigations, and parametric testing.</p><p>Attendance may be required to complete assessment tasks and learning activities.</p>
Unit content
<p>Scientific practice focuses on building student confidence and competence in mathematical and statistical knowledge and skills necessary for the science disciplines.<br> Topics may include:<br> 1. Applications of mathematical concepts and principles in science including: scientific data, equations in science, linear relationships, logarithmic and exponential functions, rates of change.<br> 2. Applications of statistical concepts and principles in science including: statistics for science, distributions and uncertainty, scientific investigations, parametric tests, non-parametric tests, correlation and regression, frequency and proportion.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010199 - Mathematical Sciences, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/sccor1300">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed 1 of <a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=EDMTH1000" target="_blank">EDMTH1000</a>/ENCOR1015/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=MATHS1000" target="_blank">MATHS1000</a>/<a href="/ords/r/curriculum/catalogue/course?p6_code=MATHS1101" target="_blank">MATHS1101</a></p>
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Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Apply mathematical functions and models to analyse and interpret scientific data and problems.</p>
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<p>Apply statistical methods to investigate scientific questions and draw evidence-based conclusions.</p>
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<p>Use digital tools and technologies to process, visualise, and communicate scientific data effectively.</p>
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<p>Communicate quantitative scientific findings and interpretations clearly in appropriate formats.</p>
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<p>Evaluate and justify approaches for solving scientific problems using mathematical and statistical principles with consideration of accuracy and limitations.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Active and sustained engagement with mathematical and statistical learning activities.</p>
<p>Formative assessment of workshop activities</p>
<p>10 - 20%</p>
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<p>Demonstration of ability to 'Do, Show and Explain' mathematical and statistical concepts in science.</p>
<p>Applied Scientific Problem-Solving Portfolio/s</p>
<p>40 - 60%</p>
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<p>Identification and application of appropriate mathematical and statistical methods to solve science-based problems and communicate the findings in an appropriate manner. </p>
<p>Data Analysis Assignment(s) and Oral Defense</p>
<p>30 - 50%</p>
1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
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FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010199 - Mathematical Sciences, n.e.c.
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/sccor1300">View unit fees</a>
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