SCIE10007 Science in Practice

University of Melbourne · Level 1 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.

Is SCIE10007 hard?

SCIE10007: About average. Not counted by Bachelor of Science, so it isn't on its lists. Makes it easier: Final exam only 20%, First-year subject. Makes it harder: 5 class hours a week. The easier and harder points roughly balance out. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

Apply first-semester science to real cases on field trips around Melbourne, then reflect in a learning journal.

After it you can

What you need first

admission to B-SCIEXTD and 12.5 points from SCIE10006, SCIE10008, SCIE10009 and SCIE10010

How it’s assessed

Tests 20%, Reports and essays 20%, Presentations 20%, Assignments 20%, Final exam 20%

Student reviews and ratings

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Quick answers

When is SCIE10007 offered?
Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
What do I need before taking SCIE10007?
Needs admission to B-SCIEXTD and 12.5 points from SCIE10006, SCIE10008, SCIE10009 and SCIE10010.
Does SCIE10007 have a final exam?
Yes, the final exam is 20% of the mark. Assessment: Tests 20%, Reports and essays 20%, Presentations 20%, Assignments 20%, Final exam 20%.
How many class hours a week does SCIE10007 have?
5 h a week in class
Can I take SCIE10007 as breadth?
No, it isn’t listed as breadth for any course.
Can I rate SCIE10007?
Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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