Science Courses
Explore scientific ideas that help explain the world around us.
Examine key scientific concepts and developments in an accessible and engaging way. Build understanding of how science shapes everyday life, society, and our view of the world.
Great Thinkers of the Scientific Revolution
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Great Thinkers of the Scientific Revolution
<p>The Scientific Revolution reshaped human understanding of nature, knowledge and society. This course introduces the key thinkers behind this transformation. </p>
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Theory of Flight
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Theory of Flight
<p>Ever marvelled at how a massive airliner gracefully lifts off, soars across continents, and touches down with pinpoint precision? Led by seasoned international airline captain and engaging aviation
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In Search of Terra Australis
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In Search of Terra Australis
<p>Trace the long search for Terra Australis through the maps that imagined, hinted at and eventually recorded Australia. This course follows the cartographic and exploratory journeys of the
...In Search of Terra Australis
<p>Trace the long search for Terra Australis through the maps that imagined, hinted at and eventually recorded Australia. This course follows the cartographic and exploratory journeys of the
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The Sub-Antarctic Islands: Nature, History and Conservation
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The Sub-Antarctic Islands: Nature, History and Conservation
<p>Venture into one of the most remote regions on Earth: the sub-Antarctic islands. This course explores their history, biodiversity and ongoing conservation efforts. From early exploration and the
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The Chicxulub Impact: The End of the Dinosaurs
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The Chicxulub Impact: The End of the Dinosaurs
<p>What caused the extinction of the dinosaurs? This course explores the discovery of the Chicxulub crater and its connection to a massive asteroid impact 66 million years ago. We examine how
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DNA: Decoded
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DNA: Decoded
<p>Our knowledge of life has been revolutionised by the finding that DNA is the molecule that carries the genetic information that determines the characteristics of any organism. This course will
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Physics and the Arrow of Time
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Physics and the Arrow of Time
<p>The passage of time from the past to the future constitutes our basic perception of the world. This phenomenon, known as the arrow of time, arises from a fundamental law of physics called the
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Environmentalism in Australia
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Environmentalism in Australia
<p>How Australians relate to the environment has changed dramatically over time. This course traces that shift from the colonial British impulse to tame, control and exploit the land towards later
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Understanding Nature: An Introduction to Conservation Biology
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Understanding Nature: An Introduction to Conservation Biology
<p>Conservation biology helps us understand and protect the extraordinary diversity of life on Earth. Designed for curious beginners, this introductory workshop explores topics ranging from cell
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George Shipp Memorial Lecture 2026
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George Shipp Memorial Lecture 2026
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<p>Drawing on the work of archaeologists, neuroscientists and psychologists, Hugh Mackay will explore what it
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