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Learning outcomes
Carry out a research project to address a research question on an open topic by accessing and critically analysing information sourced from primary scientific literature.
Outline how scientific research is conducted, funded and communicated and identify pathways for becoming a scientific researcher.
Describe the historical origins of science and the progress of the scientific endeavour.
Discuss the purposes of, and methods behind, effective science communication and identify how approaches can be adapted for different audiences.
List the ways in which science is regulated and assess their effectiveness in promoting ethical professional practice.