SCI3502 Impact through science 3B
Faculty of Science
SCI3502 Impact through science 3B is a level 3, 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.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 5 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before SCI3502
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After SCI3502
2 units list SCI3502 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
COREQUISITE: You must be enrolled in S3001 Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) to enrol in this unit.
Overview
Impact through science 3B provides the opportunity for you to further cultivate your persuasive communication, leadership and entrepreneurial skills through a self-directed and real-world project. The aim of this extended project is for you to develop a creative solution enabling the application of scientific research to the needs of society. You will negotiate a project scope with a research scientist within the Science Faculty that directly draws upon your research, meets the aims of the Bachelor of Science - Global Challenges (Honours) and falls under one of three project themes: 1) A new product or service utilising the scientific research; 2) Closing the gap between science and policy/politics; 3) Science communication to the general public. During the course of this unit you will also be required to submit your final internship project plans.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Reflective piece (Individual)Written10%
- Project plan (Individual)Project10%
- Team progress reflection (Team)Written10%
- 4. Interim report (Individual)Written20%
- 5. Final report and presentationWritten50%
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
Apply project management skills to develop, implement and deliver the specified project.
- 2
Undertake independent research to demonstrate an understanding of the current scientific, social, corporate and/or political contexts of the projects.
- 3
Articulate the importance of disruptive and innovative thinking to achieve impact through science.
- 4
Refine teamwork capabilities and identify areas for improvement.
- 5
Demonstrate critical thinking and persuasive communication through written reports and oral presentation.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops48 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachEnquiry-based learning
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachRole play
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachCase-based teaching
- Teaching approachSimulation or virtual practice
This unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement. Additional requirements for at least eight hours of independent work including project work, meeting with the unit coordinator and other research activities are required.
role play, peer-based learning, enquiry-based learning, research activities, and problem-based learning.
role play, peer-based learning, enquiry-based learning, research activities, and problem-based learning.
role play, peer-based learning, enquiry-based learning, research activities, and problem-based learning.
role play, peer-based learning, enquiry-based learning, research activities, and problem-based learning.
role play, peer-based learning, enquiry-based learning, research activities, and problem-based learning.
role play, peer-based learning, enquiry-based learning, research activities, and problem-based learning.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Djuke Veldhuis
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Djuke Veldhuis
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SCI3502?
SCI3502 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after SCI3502?
SCI3502 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 2 units, including SCI4501 and SCI4502.
When is SCI3502 offered?
In 2026, SCI3502 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does SCI3502 have an exam?
No. SCI3502 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.