SCIE20001 Thinking Scientifically
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
Is SCIE20001 hard?
SCIE20001: Easier. Makes it easier: Reviewers say the workload is light, No final exam.
What you learn
How science works across fields: scientific methods, building arguments, and writing science for different readers.
After it you can
- Construct a scientific argument
- Write about science in different styles
- Analyse current issues scientifically
What you need first
50 points of level 1
How it’s assessed
Quizzes 20%, Assignments 80%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 10 students on StudentVIP (2017–2025)
- It is online and essay-based with a take-home exam, and the workload is lighter than most subjects.
- Many reviewers found marking subjective and instructions or rubrics vague, so it is not the easy H1 some expect.
- Recorded lectures are old and often only loosely related to the assessments.
A summary of public reviews, not scored here.
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Quick answers
- When is SCIE20001 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking SCIE20001?
- Needs 50 points of level 1.
- Does SCIE20001 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Quizzes 20%, Assignments 80%.
- Is SCIE20001 hard?
- From 10 student reviews on StudentVIP: It is online and essay-based with a take-home exam, and the workload is lighter than most subjects.
- What do students say about SCIE20001?
- It is online and essay-based with a take-home exam, and the workload is lighter than most subjects. Many reviewers found marking subjective and instructions or rubrics vague, so it is not the easy H1 some expect. Recorded lectures are old and often only loosely related to the assessments.
- Can I take SCIE20001 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music.
- Can I rate SCIE20001?
- 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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