Scientific Practice | Federation University

SCCOR1300 Scientific Practice

Scientific Practice provides students with the opportunity to develop the mathematical and statistical knowledge and skills required to analyse, interpret, and communicate scientific data. Through a range of authentic scientific contexts, students will build confidence in selecting and applying appropriate mathematical and statistical approaches to investigate scientific questions, evaluate evidence, and draw informed conclusions. By the end of the unit, students will be able to apply mathematical and statistical concepts and principles relevant to science, including scientific data analysis, equations, linear relationships, logarithmic and exponential functions, rates of change, statistical methods, distributions and uncertainty, scientific investigations, and parametric testing. Attendance may be required to complete assessment tasks and learning activities.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2027 contribution amount* $614
2027 grandfathered contribution amount^ $614

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. Find our more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. Find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

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