FOUND012

Foundations of Science

2026

15

000

A Trimester, B Trimester, C Trimester

Hamilton

CUPR025

This paper will introduce students to the nature of Science, scientific inquiry, and fundamental scientific conceptual frameworks. We begin by looking at key concepts in Physics and Biology. We then consider key concepts in Chemistry and Earth Sciences. We will also explore how scientists gather and analyse empirical data.

Teaching Periods and Locations
26A (HAM)
Paper outline 		A Trimester :
02 Mar 2026 - 28 Jun 2026 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment
26B (HAM)
Paper outline 		B Trimester :
13 Jul 2026 - 08 Nov 2026 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment
26C (HAM)
Paper outline 		C Trimester :
16 Nov 2026 - 14 Feb 2027 		Hamilton 100% internal assessment

If your paper outline is not linked below, try the previous year's version of this paper.

Timetabled lectures

26A (HAM) 26B (HAM) 26C (HAM)
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Mon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM S.1.01, Hamilton Mar 2 - May 31
Lecture 2 Tue 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM K.G.06, Hamilton Mar 3 - Jun 7

There may be activities other than lectures or for other occurrences; for more details, check the online timetable for this paper.
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Mon 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM MSB.0.01, Hamilton Jul 13 - Oct 18
Lecture 2 Tue 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM K.G.07, Hamilton Jul 14 - Oct 18
Lecture 3 Wed 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM K.G.06, Hamilton Aug 5 - Oct 18

There may be activities other than lectures or for other occurrences; for more details, check the online timetable for this paper.
Name Day Time Room Dates
Lecture 1 Mon 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM I.1.08, Hamilton Nov 16 - Dec 20
Lecture 2 Tue 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM I.1.08, Hamilton Nov 17 - Dec 20
Lecture 3 Wed 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM I.G.02, Hamilton Dec 9 - Dec 13

There may be activities other than lectures or for other occurrences; for more details, check the online timetable for this paper.

Indicative Fees

    • Enrolling students will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm their fees.

    Any tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Domestic
International
26A (HAM) $952
26B (HAM) $952
26C (HAM) $952

Enrolling students will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm their fees.

Any tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.
26A (HAM) $3,512
26B (HAM) $3,512
26C (HAM) $3,512

Enrolling students will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm their fees.

Any tuition fees shown are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment - please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information.

Available subjects

College Programmes

Additional information

  • Paper details current as of 18 Jun 2025 01:05am
  • Indicative fees current as of 28 Oct 2026 01:20am