Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996
Synopsis This subject is presented for people with little or no formal training in physics, chemistry and mathematics and is designed to satisfy GSES foundation physical science course requirements. Early sessions will concentrate on exploring difficulties in learning and understanding essential core concepts of the physical sciences. Remedial tutorial help will be available. The central part of the course will extend these concepts to chemical physical and mathematical ideas and principles which underpin appropriate global environmental issues such as air and water pollution (ozone, C02, smog, acid rain, heavy metals), energy supply (mechanical, thermal, electricity solar, nuclear fission and fusion), radiation and materials resourcing and recycling. A final component is available as an elective (two points). This will consider the communication and learning of the science covered in the earlier sections.
Assessment (4 points) Take-home assignments: 30% + Class participation: 10% + Case Study: 20% + Examination: 40%
Assessment (6 points) Take-home assignments: 34% + Class participation: 13% + Case study: 13% + Examination: 40%