SYSTEMS OF KNOWLEDGE

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Assessment Objectives
Systems of Knowledge is assessed throughout the course, by means of a project portfolio (40% of the
total mark) and an end of course written examination (60% of the total mark). The project portfolio
should include the project, a journal, the project booklet, and an essay. The examination requires that
candidates demonstrate that they have a comprehensive understanding of the themes as identified in
each module. The essay has to be related to the project and has to be submitted as part of the portfolio.



This module aims to develop the following skills:
• Debating and Argumentation skills
• Information seeking
• Understanding different attitudes and beliefs
• Decision making
• Community based activities
• Handling controversial issues
• Participation and Mediation
• Cooperation skills
• Critical/Creative skills
• Procedural skills
• Moral reasoning skills
• Multiple communication skills
• Democratic leadership skills



This module aims to develop the following knowledge:
• What is Science
• What is Technology
• The development of Scientific Knowledge
• Positivism and its criticism
• Objectivity and Subjectivity in science
• Conflict in Science
• Science, Gender and the Economy

This module aims to explore the following attitudes and values:
• Science, technology and moral issues
• Science, functionality and harmony
• Debates on natural phenomena
• Respect for multiplicity of ideas
• Responsibility in science
This module aims to develop the following skills:
• Research skills
• Communication skills
• Working within a scientific community
• Observation skills
• Laboratory awareness
• The scientific method