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Office of the Provost

School

Agriculture, Biomedicine and Environment

Course coordinator

Katherine Seaton

Location(s)

Melbourne (Bundoora)

CRICOS code

087945J

Course instance contact

Katherine Seaton

Course duration (full time)

5 years

Study level

Undergraduate

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available only as an exit award

No

Study options

Domestic

International onshore

Course structure
600 credit points

Level one120 credit points
Level two120 credit points
Level three120 credit points
Level four180 credit points
Level five60 credit points
Majors120 credit points
Secondary curriculum methods60 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Produce clear, concise, grammatically correct written work (eg scientific reports, essays, summaries) that present coherent evidence-based explanations to communicate appropriately to the intended audience (eg peers, scientific community, non-scientific community)
2.
Conduct oral presentations that use correct terminology to communicate logically the results of scientific experiments, current scientific/discipline issues, or theoretical concepts to the intended audience (eg peers, scientific community, non-scientific community)
3.
Utilise quantitative literacy skills and basic mathematical techniques to analyse and summarise numerical experimental data into tables and/or graphs; and evaluate data from sources such as scientific reports and journal articles
4.
Develop independent learning and research skills by locating, interrogating and evaluating relevant scientific information to generate scientific reports
5.
Develop rational and rigorous arguments to interrogate assumptions, synthesise scientific information, formulate hypotheses, draw unbiased conclusions and defend scientific ideas
6.
Analyse using a systematic approach to reasoning and conceptualising scientific ideas to solve constructed and real world scientific and technical problems
7.
Demonstrate effective teamwork in a range of roles using teambuilding, self assessment and communication skills to complete tasks
8.
Employ academic integrity and scientific rigour in conducting and evaluating scientific research, and managing self in professional practice
9.
Use scientific terminology to discuss the fundamental concepts and current issues of the discipline and be able to apply relevant concepts to analyse and evaluate the results of investigations into real world problems
10.
To deliver subjects in the course that cover state curricula, curriculum theory, teaching methodologies and classroom management which are aligned to the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers (APST)
11.
To teach in the program using a variety of progressive blended learning approaches that are informed by research into learning and teaching and which are relevant to the needs of national employers and the teaching profession
12.
High quality teacher education program that will ensure graduates meet the graduate teaching standards

Course features

Other opportunities

Student exchange and overseas short programs offer a unique opportunity for a meaningful learning and educational experience abroad. La Trobe University encourages all students to make the world their campus by participating in an exchange or overseas short program that fits within your degree structure.

Professional recognition

The Chemistry major in the Bachelor of Science is accredited by the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI). The Physics major in the Bachelor of Science is seeking re-accreditation by the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP). The Statistics major, with an additional subject (STA2ASM), in the Bachelor of Science is accredited by the Statistical Society of Australia (SSA).  Professional membership may require an application to the professional body and may have additional or ongoing requirements beyond the completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

External pathways

External pathways into this course