SCIENCE 1101WT - Principles & Practice of Science for App Biology I
Waite Campus - Semester 2 - 2018
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code SCIENCE 1101WT Course Principles & Practice of Science for App Biology I Coordinating Unit School of Agriculture, Food and Wine Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s Waite Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Incompatible SCIENCE 1100 and SCIENCE 1200 Restrictions Available to BAppBiol students only Assessment Reports and assignments Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Tina Bianco-Miotto
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
The anticipated knowledge, skills and attitudes to be developed by the student in this course are:
1 An understanding of biology, how it is both practiced and applied 2 Research skills (including acquisition, analysis and synthesis of data as part of investigating experimental design) 3 Critical and logical thinking 4 Science communication skills to various audiences University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Deep discipline knowledge
- informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
- acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
- accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)
1-4 Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
2, 3 Teamwork and communication skills
- developed from, with, and via the SGDE
- honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
- encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning
1, 2, 4 Career and leadership readiness
- technology savvy
- professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
- forward thinking and well informed
- tested and validated by work based experiences
1, 2, 4 Intercultural and ethical competency
- adept at operating in other cultures
- comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
- able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
- demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges
4 Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
- a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
- open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
- able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate
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Learning Resources
Recommended Resources
A highly recommended writing guide (available as an e-book) is:
- The Little Penguin Handbook (Lester Faigley: 2nd Edition, Longman; 2013)
Online Learning
MyUni: Teaching materials and course documentation will be posted on the MyUni website (http://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/).
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Classes will be devoted to group and open discussion of what applied biology is and how it works by using real-life examples which will be strengthened by practicals. This will include developing communication skills (academic and public), understanding experimental design and an introduction to contemporary areas of applied biology.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
Contact time
Workshops or Practical 4 hours per week (48 hours total)
Non-contact time
Weekly reading & other study 2 hours per week (24 hours total)
Preparation for practicals 12 hours total
Online quizzes 20 hours total
Case Study 20 hours total
Scientific/Lay Abstract 20 hours total
Reflective writing 6 hours totalLearning Activities Summary
Workshops will be devoted to group and open discussions of applied biology, what it is and how it works. This will include introducing experimental design and science communication. Practicals will involve real-life examples of applied biology such as renewable energy, waste recycling, gut health and plant phenomics.Small Group Discovery Experience
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Type of assessment Percentage of total assessment for grading purposes Learning Outcomes being Assessed Approximte Timing of Assessment Online quizzes
(5 x 10%)Formative & Summative 50% 1, 2 Weeks 3, 5, 7, mid semester break, 11 Scientific/Lay Abstract Formative & Summative 20% 2, 3, 4 Week 9 Case Study
(Experimental Design)Formative & Summative 20% 1, 2, 3 Week 12 Reflective writing Summative 10% 1-4 Week 13 Assessment Detail
Online Quizzes (50%)
Students will complete a total of 5 online quizzes, worth 10% each, throughout the semester on material covered in the practicals.
Scientific/Lay Abstract (20%)
Students will be provided with an article (title and abstract missing) and asked to write a 250 word scientific abstract and 200 word lay abstract.
Case Study on Experimental Design (20%)
Students will be provided with a case study that has two hypotheses. Each hypothesis will have two experimental designs. Students will compare the experimental designs for each hypothesis and answer questions about their suitability.
Reflective writing assignment (10%)
For effective learning, new experiences need to be interesting, readily understood, believable and useful to the student. People often learn best when they can identify how new experiences alter their existing knowledge, skills and emotions. Describing and elaborating upon these experiences is an effective way to promote learning and professional development. This task will capture the ways in which students react to, or are affected by, their experiences in this course.Submission
Submission of assessment tasks
Details of submission requirements for each piece of assigned work will be made available on MyUni. Some tasks may require submission through Turnitin (http://www.turnitin.com).
Return of assessed work
Work that has been assessed will be returned in class (where this is a practical). Work which is not returned in class can be collected from the Faculty of Sciences Office.
Extension for Assessment Tasks
Extensions of deadlines for assessment tasks may be allowed for reasonable causes. Such situations would include compassionate and medical grounds of the severity that would justify the awarding of a supplementary examination. Evidence for the grounds must be provided when an extension is requested. Students are required to apply for an extension to the Course Coordinator before the assessment task is due. Extensions will not be provided on the grounds of poor prioritising of time. The assessment extension application form can be obtained from: http://www.sciences.adelaide.edu.au/current/ (see under ‘Forms for Students’).
Late submission of assessments
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. Penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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