SCI4501 Impact through science 4A: Research
Faculty of Science
SCI4501 Impact through science 4A: Research is a level 4, 24-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2022 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2022
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2022 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before SCI4501
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After SCI4501
1 unit list SCI4501 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
Working in collaboration with innovative industry partners and the Faculty of Science, you will complete an independent research project. Through this process, you will be connected to industry partners to gain an understanding of the challenge that has been set, the nature of the industry and stakeholder needs. This is the preparatory unit to develop your theoretical understanding of the industry challenge in preparation for the development of the project plan and commencement of the group based Challenge project in SCI4502.
Offerings in 2022
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Literature reviewOther20%
- Introductory research project talkOther10%
- Research reportReport70%
- Module 1 - Organisational structure, project design and professional skillsOther-
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Undertake and interpret independent research to demonstrate a critical and analytical understanding of the current scientific, social, corporate and/or political contexts of the project;
- 2
Execute a stakeholder analysis and appraise a range of needs to evaluate and illustrate the problem;
- 3
Integrate research into a professional report that articulates the problem and possible solutions and shows critical thinking and persuasive communication;
- 4
Use persuasive presentation skills to articulate the problem and possible solutions.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops9 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachField trips
48 hours of study per week comprised of independent research, meetings, and workshops.
This unit delivers 50% of the full-time fourth-year program for the BSc Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours)
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Michael Brown
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Djuke Veldhuis
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SCI4501?
SCI4501 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after SCI4501?
SCI4501 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including SCI4502.
When is SCI4501 offered?
In 2022, SCI4501 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
Does SCI4501 have an exam?
No. SCI4501 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.