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Description Note: This course was previously offered as SCIF1021 but changed to SCIF1121 from 2011.
This course introduces students to a diversity of current science, and professionalism in science. Through classroom activities and assessment tasks, as well as a camp / field trip, students develop a sense of identity and belonging with their colleagues and their program of study. Students will be exposed to the theory of and have, through integration with discipline-specific modules, the opportunity to practice a range of generic skills relevant to both their university studies and practice in science including, typically, oral and written communication, peer review, team/group work, information literacy, personality types and learning styles, ethics and codes of conduct. The discipline-specific modules will engage students with research scientists and research principles and activities in science. Note 1: This course is available only to students in the Advanced Science and Advanced Mathematics single and combined degree programs. Note 2: There is a fee associated with the camp / field trip for this course, to cover the costs of food, accomodation and some activities. Note 3: this course must be taken at Stage 1
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