UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

SCI3501 Impact through science 3A

Faculty of Science

SCI3501 Impact through science 3A is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2024 in Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 4 units.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2024
Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2, Summer B
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
4 tasks

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

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Requisites

Enrolment rules

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

PREREQUISITE: SCI2501 and SCI2502

Overview

In this unit you will complete a domestic or international science based internship of between 110 to 120 hours duration, where you will put into practice the knowledge, leadership and entrepreneurial skills developed in your course. The internship experience will give you hands-on, real world exposure to the workplace environment and supplement your academic growth to develop your graduate attributes and employability skills. You will work with a host supervisor to establish professional objectives, a project plan, and to receive feedback on your progress. The internship will help you to develop self-awareness of your ability to meet stated objectives and areas in need of improvement.

Pre-placement workshops run by the Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) team will support your preparation for the placement and develop an understanding of science-based professions, the work culture, and the skills and attributes required for the workplace.

Offerings in 2024

Teaching periodCampusMode
Summer semester AClaytonImmersive
First semesterClaytonImmersive
Winter semesterClaytonImmers blk
Second semesterClaytonImmersive
Summer semester BClaytonImmersive

Assessment

  • Internship planOther
    30%
  • Reflective portfolioOther
    20%
  • Interview with a professionalOther
    25%
  • Oral presentationOther
    25%

Learning outcomes

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

  1. 1

    Demonstrate leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, and cultural intelligence by identifying and liaising with individuals or organisations to develop an internship plan'

  2. 2

    Execute an internship project with a high degree of independence, professionalism and accountability;

  3. 3

    Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attributes required for the professional workplace in a relevant science or applied science setting;

  4. 4

    Actively seek out and act upon constructive feedback.

  5. 5

    Analyse professional skills through critical reflective practice and create a plan to improve an under-developed skill in the context of work-readiness;

  6. 6

    Identify and convey the knowledge, skills and attributes required for the professional workplace in the global world.

  7. 7

    Create a project-related output and communicate effectively using oral, written and visual forms to peers, academics and placement supervisors.

Workload and teaching

  • Workshops8 hours
  • Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
  • One 2-hour pre-placement workshop;
  • Three 2-hour workshops and
  • Industry placement: between 110 to 120 hours (equivalent to 2-3 weeks full-time). 

You will join the workforce for between 110 to 120 hours in a professional setting that matches your degree in order to learn employability skills and better understand the workplace. This learning then feeds back into your future career path.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Rosemarie Herbert
Chief Examiners
Associate Professor Djuke Veldhuis

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for SCI3501?

SCI3501 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

What can I take after SCI3501?

SCI3501 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including SCI3920, SCI3925, SCI4501 and SCI4502.

When is SCI3501 offered?

In 2024, SCI3501 runs in Summer A, Semester 1, Winter, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton.

Does SCI3501 have an exam?

No. SCI3501 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available