EDUC 1007 - Science for University B
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code EDUC 1007 Course Science for University B Coordinating Unit School of Education Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 36 hours Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Available to University Preparatory Program or Wirltu Yarlu UPP students only Assessment Test, Report, Worksheets, Quizzes Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Ms Amy Robinson
Course Coordinator: Ms. Amy Kay Robinson and Dr. Wayne Hobbs
Lecturer and Tutor: Dr. Wayne Hobbs
Email: wayne.hobbs@adelaide.edu.auCourse Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
1. Understand concepts in science (chemistry and geology) and apply these concepts to real-world observations;
2. Research and communicate concepts in science (chemistry and geology);
3. Demonstrate some familiarity with the Periodic Table and identify some trends across the table;
4. Draw chemical diagrams and describe chemical properties and their behaviour;
5. Conduct experiments, explain chemical reactions and write up reactants and products;
6. Identify minerals and rocks and explain the geological processes that shape the Earth.
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) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2,5 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
2 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
2,5 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
3, 5 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Readings will be distributed in class and on MyUni as required.Recommended Resources
Links to online resources will be posted on MyUni.
The texts below do NOT need to be purchased by students but copies are in the library. These are recommended not required texts.
Chemistry and Geology Text
Hewitt, P 2007, Conceptual Integrated Science, San Francisco, CA: Pearson.
The BSL has multiple copies of this text. One copy of this text has been placed in the Reserve Collection of the Barr Smith Library for this semester. For information on borrowing from the Reserve Collection see;
Online Chemistry Text
OpenStax College 2013, "Anatomy & Physiology." Connexions. .
Unit 1: Levels of Organization, The Chemical Level of Organization.Online Learning
This course will use MyUni for the provision of course materials, the submission of student assignments, and the facilitation of discussions through discussion boards.
MyUni will also be used for essential communication including via email, so please check your University email regularly (at least three times a week). If you have a smartphone it is strongly recommended that you set up your email on it for easy and regular access to your University email. For guidance on how to do this, visit:
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be comprised of a one-hour interactive lecture and a two-hour tutorial per week. The MyUni course website will be used for the provision of course materials, the submission of student assignments, and course announcements. It is the responsibility of students to check their email and MyUni for up-to-date course information.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 1 hour lecture per week (x12) 12 hours
1 x 2 hour tutorial per week (x13) 26 hours
9 hours of reading/private study per week (x12) 118 hours
Total: 156 hoursLearning Activities Summary
Week Topic 1 Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table 2 MAtter, Spectra, Ions and Isotopes 3 Bonding and Chemical Reactions 4 Intermolecular Forces 5 Acids and Bases 6 Redox Reactions 7 Oraganic Chemistry 8 Chemistry Test Mid-semester break 9 Geology: Crystals and Minerals 10 Rocks 11 Earth Science 12 Geology Summary 13 Geology Revision
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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 (word count) Weighting Participation Task TBC Laboratory report 30% Geology Report 25% Chemistry Test 35%
Assessment Related Requirements
To pass this course, students must attend at least 75% of face-to-face classes (including both attendance at tutorials and completion of online lecture questions) in cases of absence for medical or compassionate reasons, documentation must be provided and students must still attend at least 50% of classes in any case.
Students must attempt all assessment tasks to pass this course. Since the University Preparatory Program is designed to prepare students for success at University, completing and submitting all assignments is central to the intended learning outcomes of the program and each course within it. Often, at least attempting and submitting assignments in the face of difficulty or adversity is enough for success at University and the UPP encourages this resilience by employing this policy in select courses. Penalties for lateness may apply.
If a student fails to submit all assessment tasks and would otherwise have received a grade greater than 45, they will be given a nominal grade of 45 Fail for that course in that semester. This will permit them to undertake additional assessment (formerly called academic supplementary assessment) at the Course Coordinator’s discretion, as per policy at 9.1.3 at
It is not necessary to apply for additional assessment; this assessment will usually consist of the missed pieces of assessment, but the course coordinator may require more. As per policy 9.1.3.3, if the student passes the additional assessment to the Course Coordinator’s satisfaction, the maximum grade they can get for the course is 50 Pass. If a student’s raw grade is below 45, regardless of whether all tasks have been attempted, this score will stand unless exceptional, documented circumstances apply as per the University’s Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment: /student/exams/mod_arrange.htmlAssessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
All assignments will be electronically submitted via MyUni, except for in-class assessments.
Students may be granted extensions to assignments on medical or compassionate grounds; documentation to support these grounds will be required. Requests for extension must be made before the due date; requests for extension submitted after the due date will not be considered. Any extensions granted by the lecturer or tutor will not be considered valid.
All extension requests will be administered according to the Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy:
For a concise information sheet on this policy, please visit
In-class tests
Tests will be conducted during tutorials.
A replacement test will be available to students on medical or compassionate grounds. Students seeking a replacement test need to apply through the correct MACA process and provide appropriate supporting documentation. If students do not attend the test and do not provide a documented reason (as soon as possible and no later than 5 days following the test date), they will receive a mark of zero for the test.
Information on Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment (MACA) can be found at;
/student/exams/mod_arrange.html
An application form for Assessment Task Extension or Replacement Examination due to Medical or Compassionate Circumstances can be found at;
/student/exams/Medical_Compassionate_Application_Form_-_12_June_2013.pdf
Penalties for Late Submission
Faculty late penalty of 2% per day for a maximum of seven days (maximum late penalty 14%). After this, submissions will be automatically graded a zero (fail) grade.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 .
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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
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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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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