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Overview

What happened during the first microseconds of the universe? Why is the cosmos filled with galaxies, stars and planets? How did that lead to life on earth? How do we know what happened and when? Why is all life built from cells using information in DNA? Why does it matter? … For more content click the Read more button below.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

Subject coordinator

David Hoxley

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 1 - UG

AQF level

Level 5 - Diploma

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective
DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility
PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Apply basic understanding of big ideas in science across a range of disciplines
2.
Illustrate how scientific knowledge is generated and used
3.
Reflect on the social nature of science, ethics in science, and scientific progress.
4.
Communicate basic scientific ideas clearly in written and oral formats
5.
Work independently and collaboratively in teams
6.
Demonstrate academic integrity by appropriately acknowledging sources of information