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Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM (On-campus)
Undergraduate | CUR-NPSC1003 | 2021
Course information for 2021 intake
- Study method
- On-campus
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- No ATAR needed,
- No prior study
- Duration
- 17 weeks
HECS-HELP available
Integrating Indigenous Science and STEM (On-campus)
About this subject
- develop and apply understanding of academic integrity principles in researching, preparing and delivering evidence-based written and oral assessments
- identify and articulate key concepts that underpin Indigenous and western scientific knowledge systems
- recognise how different knowledge systems can co-exist and complement each other in addressing global challenges
- communicate understandings of Indigenous and Western scientific knowledge systems and how they apply to STEM disciplines and future employment
- 1. Western Scientific Thinking
- 2. Global Challenges
- 3. The First Sunrise
- 4. The Indigenous Land Estate and Rangers
- 5. Indigenous Astronomy and Navigation
- 6. In the Name of Science
- 7. Scientific Ethics
- 8. Looking Forward
Students will be introduced to Indigenous science, history, culture, knowledge and practices, and the value of integrating different knowledge systems to address global challenges. This unit focuses on developing the capacity of students to research, evaluate and communicate scientific and cultural information and arguments using written, visual and oral presentation techniques, while demonstrating inter-cultural awareness, scientific standards and academic integrity. In tandem, related ethical issues within STEM are explored, and particularly, the historic use of scientific ideas to justify social and political actions. The nature of science and scientific behaviours, the role and relevance of science and other knowledge systems in society, and methods of scientific inquiry are introduced to foster students' professional identities as scientists in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields in the 21st century.
1. Portfolio, 35 percent, ULOs assessed 3,4,5;
2. PowerPoint and presentation, 30 percent, ULOs assessed 1,3,5;
3. Scientific Writing, 35 percent, ULOs assessed 1,2,3.- Scientific Writing (40%)
- Portfolio (30%)
- PowerPoint and Oral Presentation (30%)
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