SCI4502 - Impact through science 4B: Professional practice - 2018

24 points, SCA Band 2, 0.500 EFTSL

Undergraduate, Postgraduate - Unit

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Faculty

Science

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Djuke Veldhuis

Coordinator(s)

Professor Andrea Robinson

Unit guides

Offered

Clayton

  • Second semester 2018 (On-campus)

Prerequisites

SCI3501, SCI3502 and completion of two internships (one international). Students need to complete 144 credit points.

Co-requisites

SCI4501

Synopsis

Students will collaboratively design and develop a solution/s to a real world problem identified by innovative industry partners. During this unit students will acquire practical skills in project design and management, negotiation, workplace communication and innovation to harness the skills and knowledge gained through previous impact through science units. The student's professional knowledge and skills will be developed through on-line modules, workshops and industry mentoring. Through this unit, students will gain exposure to professional practice and build relationships by having access to industry partners through the project. The unit will culminate in the presentation of a Challenge project report that outlines the solution to the problem presented by industry partners.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate project management to identify a feasible scope, timeline and resources needed to execute the project;
  2. Work with others to articulate a feasible project plan using persuasive presentation skills;
  3. Produce an innovative and feasible solution/s to a defined problem that utilises evidence and knowledge of the industry;
  4. Reflect upon the development of professional skills gained through the unit and by seeking feedback from industry mentors, peers and academics and acting upon it;
  5. Demonstrate active participation in the design, development and implementation of a project to a high standard of professionalism;
  6. Demonstrate and reflect upon how to collaborate with others and effectively negotiate with a partner organisation.

Assessment

Project plan (group): 15%

Oral presentation of plan to industry (group): 5%

Reflective progress report (individual): 10%

Challenge project (group): 65%

Oral presentation of the Challenge project (group): 5%

Workload requirements

The equivalent of 24 hours study per week comprised of independent research, meetings and workshops.

This unit is part of the full-time fourth year program for the BSc Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours)

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