136-227 Science in Australian Society

Note

All BSc students, except those enrolled in the BA/BSc combined course and the BASc course, can only receive 12.5 points science credit at the 200-level for this subject.

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Credit Points

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Prerequisites

Normally 12.5 points of first-year HPS, or 75 points of first-year Science subjects.

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Subject Description

To what extent is scientific practice affected by location? This subject will analyse key themes in the development of science in Australia since 1788, setting Australian work in the context of the scientific ideas generally held at the time and examining the conceptual, social and institutional factors that shaped local developments. Current debates about the establishment of science in other emergent countries as well as Australia will provide a comparative context.

Assessment

Written work not exceeding 5,000 words in total, comprising tutorial exercises, essay, and a one-hour class test at the end of the semester.

Prescribed Texts

Reading guides and booklist issued by the Department.