Scientific literacy invokes the ability to critically analyse information, evaluate evidence, and solve problems using scientific reasoning. This module introduces key skills in these areas to introduce students to University study.
Through the module, students will apply scientific principles and methods to real-world situations in awareness of the societal, environmental, and moral implications of scientific research and technological advancements.
Foundational skills that span Ocean and Earth Science include information and literature searching, responsible use of Artificial Intelligence, citation and management, research ethics, construction of written arguments, communication and presentational skills, data manipulation and visualisation as well as numerical and statistical analysis of experimental, temporal and geospatial data.
Small group tutorials are held over both semesters to introduce students to their particular degree subjects and chosen areas of interest in greater depth.