NSCI3111 – Applied Science Project
Module code
NSCI3111
Module title
Applied Science Project
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and skills to apply scientific principles in planning, implementing and presenting a simple applied science project / investigation.
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - Introduction to Applied Science project / investigation planning and management
- Conducting a project / investigation
- Reporting and presentation of summary of applied science project / investigation - Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Plan a simple STEM work related project / investigation.
LO2 Implement a simple STEM work related project / investigation.
LO3 Present a project / investigation summary to a selected audience of key stakeholders. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course is achievement-based. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items and obtain at least 50% overall score in order to pass this course. Aakonga will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment at the start of the course.
