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Engaging the Community in Science - CBMS235
This unit is subject to a quota. Limited places are available. Please refer to the Faculty for further information
This unit is offered on a pass/fail basis.
This unit provides an opportunity for university students from all disciplines to undertake science outreach. Through participation and community engagement this unit aims to inspire an appreciation of the fascination of science and its relevance to everyday life as well as provide leadership skills and positive role models at the school and university levels. This unit will provide you with the opportunity to work with secondary and tertiary students and staff to run interactive science shows and other science activities for Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, rural and refugee students, Aboriginal community members and the wider public. The curriculum will develop your skills in mentoring and working with children and Indigenous people, as well as interactive science-based activities. Further, this unit will provide you with leadership and communication skills and an appreciation of ethics, and through the interaction with the wider community, will be an important part of preparing you to become a socially responsible global citizen. This unit is of value for all university students and does not require a science background.
| Credit Points: | 3 |
| When Offered: | FY1 Day - Sessions 1 and 2, February to November, North Ryde, Day |
| Staff Contact(s): | Associate Professor Joanne Jamie |
| Prerequisites: |
15cp and permission of Executive Dean of Faculty |
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| Unit Type: | Participation unit |
| Assessed As: | Pass/Fail |
| Offered By: | Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences Faculty of Science |
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