SCISCHOL (Science Scholars)
Stage I
SCISCHOL 100A - (7.5 pts)🏳
SCISCHOL 100B - Science in Action (7.5 pts)🏳
An introduction to the big questions in science, approaches to scientific research, and how science and scientists play a role in society. Students will explore scientific knowledge and enquiry from a broad, cross-disciplinary perspective.
SCISCHOL 101 - Science in Action 1 (0 pts)🏳
An introduction to the big questions in science, approaches to scientific research, and how science and scientists play a role in society. Students will explore scientific knowledge and enquiry from a broad, cross-disciplinary perspective.
SCISCHOL 102 - Science in Action 2 (0 pts)🏳
An advanced introduction to the big questions in science, approaches to scientific research, and how science and scientists play a role in society. Students will explore scientific knowledge and enquiry from a broad, cross- disciplinary perspective.
Stage II
SCISCHOL 201 - Introduction to Science and Innovation (0 pts)🏳
An exploration of issues affecting Science in Society, including governance, funding and policies. Students will also explore the development of modern scientific method and the challenges of engaging in scientific research.
SCISCHOL 202 - (15 pts)🏳
SCISCHOL 202A - (7.5 pts)🏳
SCISCHOL 202B - Research and Discovery (7.5 pts)🏳
An exploration of scientific research skills and communication. Students will develop an understanding of the impact of culture on scientific discovery, the skills to develop and document a research proposal, and how to communicate scientific work in an area of choice.
Stage III
SCISCHOL 301 - Advanced Science and Innovation (0 pts)🏳
Explores the role of science in relation to the New Zealand and global economy and discusses issues including ownership, exploitation and stewardship of resources, indigenous science, biodiversity and National Science Challenges. Students will also explore the position of science nationally and globally and current scientific debates.
SCISCHOL 302 - (15 pts)🏳
SCISCHOL 302A - (7.5 pts)🏳
SCISCHOL 302B - Science Scholars Project (7.5 pts)🏳
Building on the research proposal developed in SCISCHOL 202, students will respond to a research question requiring data collection, analysis and interpretation, discussion and presentation of project outcomes.