Course

Science: Technological & Professional Perspectives - SCIF1131

Faculty: Faculty of Science

School: Faculty of Science

Course Outline: http://www.science.unsw.edu.au

Campus: Sydney

Career: Undergraduate

Units of Credit: 6

EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)

Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 5

Enrolment Requirements:

Enrolment in BSc (Adv. Science), BAdvSci(Hons), BSc (Adv. Maths), BSc(AdvMath)(Hons), (incl. associated dual degrees), or BMedSci

Excluded: PSYC1021, SCIF1101, SCIF1102, SCIF1111, SCIF1121

CSS Contribution Charge: 2 (more info)

Tuition Fee: See Tuition Fee Schedule

Further Information: See Class Timetable

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Description

The lecture component of this course examines the evolution of science (including medicine) throughout history. It emphasises the role of philosophical, social, political, cultural and technological factors in the development and changing character of science. The central theme of the course is that all world views, or accounts of the cosmos, are products of particular cultures; it should not be expected that the science of the past looks like science of the present. Contextual study of the history of science permits the recognition of distinctive styles of science in the past, providing access to different ways of seeing the world, also enriching understanding of the special character of contemporary science. Through the tutorial-like component of the course, including classroom activities and assessments, students are afforded the opportunity to develop a sense of identity and belonging with their colleagues, their program of study and their professional community. Further, students will develop or enhance graduate attributes and capabilities relevent to both their university studies and career in the sciences including, typically, portfolios, project management, team work and networks, oral presentations, writing and discipline literacy, critical analysis, and peer review.


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