UnitLevel 1Undergraduate

SCI1502 Impact through science 1B

Faculty of Science

SCI1502 Impact through science 1B is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2024 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 2 units, leading on to 8 units in all.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

This is the 2024 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before SCI1502

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After SCI1502

2 units list SCI1502 as a prerequisite or corequisite.

Enrolment rules

COREQUISITE: You must be enrolled in Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) can enrol in this unit.

PREREQUISITE: SCI1501

Overview

This is the second part of level-one Impact through science core studies of the Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours). It consists of two modules, undertaken in parallel: leadership and the big issues of our time. In the leadership module you will continue to develop and apply adaptive leadership tools. The big issues of our time are explored in a module examining how science and policy can impact decision-making. Teamwork is explored through several assignments which includes you undertaking peer-consultations on leadership challenges you have identified. A 'dialogue' evening series will provide opportunities for networking and intimate discussions with leaders from a variety of industries. You will build relationships with mentors.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Critical thinking blogs (5) 3.34% each
    10%
  • Student-led seminar: Big issues of our time
    20%
  • Science in policy
    20%
  • Leadership quest, Part B
    50%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Critique the key tools of adaptive leadership demonstrating critical thinking capacity;

  2. 2

    Apply leadership skills and experiment with interventions in complex systems;

  3. 3

    Analyse and synthesise major global challenges using scientific evidence;

  4. 4

    Demonstrate and reflect upon how to build and work in functional teams;

  5. 5

    Produce a mentoring plan that reflects the development of self-awareness and leadership aspirations.

Workload and teaching

  • Seminars12 hours
  • Workshops36 hours
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • One 1-hour online activity
  • One 1-hour seminar and
  • One 3-hour workshop per week
  • Four 2-hour 'dialogue' sessions (evening) per semester

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Associate Professor Djuke Veldhuis
Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Djuke Veldhuis

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for SCI1502?

SCI1502 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after SCI1502?

SCI1502 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including SCI2501 and SCI2502. Those lead on to 8 units in all.

When is SCI1502 offered?

In 2024, SCI1502 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

Does SCI1502 have an exam?

No. SCI1502 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
1
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available