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 2026 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 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 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
PREREQUISITE: SCI1501
COREQUISITE: You must be enrolled in Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) can enrol in this unit.
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 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Critical thinking blogs (5) 3.34% eachArtefact10%
- Student-led seminar: Big issues of our timePresentation20%
- Science in policyWritten20%
- Leadership quest, Part BWork integrated50%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Critique the key tools of adaptive leadership demonstrating critical thinking capacity;
- 2
Apply leadership skills and experiment with interventions in complex systems;
- 3
Analyse and synthesise major global challenges using scientific evidence;
- 4
Demonstrate and reflect upon how to build and work in functional teams;
- 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
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Djuke Veldhuis
- Unit Coordinators
- 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 2026, SCI1502 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does SCI1502 have an exam?
No. SCI1502 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.