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136-342 Science in Australia (Science 3) | |
Note | Only available at Science level 3; for all other levels see 136-042. Students cannot receive credit for both this subject and 136-227/327 before 1999 or 136-042 after 1998. This subject is identical in all respects to 136-042 Science in Australian Society, except for the assessment. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Prof R Home |
Prerequisites | Normally two Second Year HPS subjects. |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | Between 10 and 12 weekly tutorials and between 20 and 24 lectures, normally two per week |
Subject Description | 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. On completion of the subject students should be familiar with the main lines of development of science in Australia since 1788, and with the social and institutional factors that have shaped its development, and be able to critically assess relevant historical source material. |
Assessment | Written work totalling 4000 words, and a 2000 word project on an advanced topic related to the subject but not covered in classroom teaching. |
Prescribed Texts | Matterials will be available from the Department. |
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