SCI3800 Science internship
Faculty of Science
SCI3800 Science internship is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2022 in Summer A at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2022
- Summer A
- Malaysia
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before SCI3800
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After SCI3800
No unit lists SCI3800 as a prerequisite in the 2022 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: At least 96 credit points or permission of the Head of Discipline.
COREQUISITE: This unit is only available to students enrolled in the S2000 Bachelor of Science at the Malaysia campus.
Overview
The internship gives you the opportunity to apply your university learning to the workplace, providing you with experience in tailoring their academic-based learning to the needs of an industry-based partner, and to network with potential employers. This will prepare you for work or professional practice by integrating theoretical knowledge with practice. You will learn about the process of applying for employment and good workplace practice. The internship will generally be over the summer break and commence in December. It can be taken any time after the completion of level two.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Malaysia | On campus |
| Term 3 | Malaysia | On campus |
Assessment
- Employer assessmentOther20%
- Induction quizOther5%
- Project reportOther55%
- Video presentationReport20%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Apply the knowledge and skills acquired during their academic studies to the practical requirements of the workplace;
- 2
Illustrate apositive contribution to the organisation;
- 3
Work effectively as a member of a team through well-developed skills in job planning, time management, problem solving, critical thinking and the organisation of work;
- 4
Understand the requirements of working with others in a position of responsibility;
- 5
Develop effective and appropriate communication skills;
- 6
Recognise OHS issues and demonstrate application of safe practices in a workplace environment;
- 7
Set personal goals and to pursue these goals in a manner appropriate to the workplace.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops36 hours
- Teaching approachIndustry-based learning
- Three hour workshop prior to internship
- Minimum eight weeks of placement
- One-hour of private study per week
Where it fits
SCI3800 is part of 1 area of study in the 2022 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Lee Wai Leng
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Lee Wai Leng
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SCI3800?
SCI3800 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is SCI3800 offered?
In 2022, SCI3800 runs in Summer A at Malaysia.
Does SCI3800 have an exam?
No. SCI3800 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include SCI3800?
SCI3800 is part of Tropical environmental biology.