To provide University Preparation with a basic understanding of key concepts in physics and chemistry, with related ideas in biology.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On successful completion of this course, students should have:
1. An understanding of how to apply scientific knowledge to real-world situations and to problem solving.
2. Skills in explaining scientific ideas and information
3. A knowledge of interesting ways to demonstrate concepts practically with simple equipment
4. An appreciation of common difficulties which impede understanding in science
Indicative Assessment
Continuous assessment, project and practical assignments - 40%
Mid-semester in-class task orientated exam - 20%
Final examination - 40%
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Workload
Classes will meet twice weekly for two-hour sessions. There will also be tutorial and project sessions as required.
Requisite and Incompatibility
Prescribed Texts
TBA
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $2856 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4080 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
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