Bachelor of Science

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Identify, describe, and explain core concepts and principles of the discipline.
• Demonstrate relationships among core concepts and principles.
• Identify the range and limits of applicability of core concepts and principles.
• Apply core concepts and principles to standard problems.
• Describe and explain changes in knowledge and understanding in the discipline.
• Appraise limitations of basic techniques used in the discipline.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Demonstrate an understanding of how scientific information and ideas become generally accepted.
• Use library, internet, and other data storage and retrieval facilities to access information.
• Use scientific reasoning to evaluate the quality of information.
• Synthesise information from a variety of contradictory or divergent sources.
• Collect and record data accurately and truthfully.
• Analyse data and scientific evidence to present valid arguments and conclusions.
• Discriminate between inductive and deductive reasoning.
• Reflect upon thinking and reasoning processes.
• Use scientific language correctly to produce clear and coherent written documents.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Design, select, and apply appropriate procedures for generating relevant information with consideration for bias, ethical, and safety considerations.
• Discern cause-effect relations in the face of uncertainty or gaps in available information.
• Present scientific information verbally in front of others.
• Use appropriate referencing conventions, avoid plagiarism, and respect intellectual property.
• Use non-verbal forms of representation correctly and appropriately.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Conduct appropriate forms of enquiry by applying standard procedures within the discipline.
• Apply knowledge of theory to real-world contexts.
• Integrate knowledge from various disciplines or modes of enquiry to solve scientific problems.
• Recognise the significance of contested scientific knowledge in a contemporary context.
• Perform tasks related to basic computer literacy skills.
• Critically assess the validity of ICT solutions for problems in the discipline.
• Use appropriate ICT for computational applications, simulation applications, pattern recognition, automation and control, and managing large volumes of data.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Provide evidence of successful and effective contributions in group work.
• Communicate outcomes of scientific group work effectively and with respect for each group member's contributions.
• Apply organisational skills in managing group work.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Formulate, analyse, and solve concrete and abstract problems in familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
• Identify relevant scientific knowledge for current societal issues.
• Critically evaluate public information on current scientifically related issues.
• Make ethically and culturally sensitive decisions on the effects of scientifically based activities on society.
• Identify the socio-economic impact of scientific interventions in society.
• Demonstrate logical thinking and identify naive and flawed scientific reasoning.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Apply scientific knowledge for the direct benefit of others, such as junior learners in schools or in the community.
• Demonstrate appropriate study skills, effective learning strategies, and effective time management.

Integrated Assessment:

• Ensure credibility in assessment through clear and rigorous procedures and practices.
• Uphold principles of fairness, validity, reliability, and practicability.
• Use self- and peer assessment in various ways in face-to-face contexts.
• Integrate summative assessments into learning in each module of the qualification.