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 2025 in Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2025
- Full year
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2025 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
By working with industry and/or academic partners you will complete an independent research project. You will gain authentic industry experience and an applied understanding of the nature of the industry and stakeholder needs.
This unit will develop your theoretical understanding of your industry research challenge. You will immerse yourself in the literature surrounding your chosen field of research, develop a research strategy, demonstrate understanding of your chosen topic, and generate industry-relevant data. You will present the results in an individual written thesis.
The unit will prepare you for the development of the project plan and commencement of the group based Challenge project in SCI4502 (semester 2).
Offerings in 2025
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Full year | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Literature reviewWritten20%
- Introductory research project talkPresentation15%
- Research reportWritten65%
- Module 1 - Organisational structure, project design and professional skillsProject-
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
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
- Teaching approachField trips
36 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).
Scheduled activities will include a combination of face-to-face classes, purpose developed online modules, research colloquia, seminars, and meetings with your Industry and academic supervisors. The unit includes two intensive weeks of induction in the first two weeks of February.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Djuke Veldhuis
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Rosemarie Herbert
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 2025, SCI4501 runs in Full year at Clayton.
Does SCI4501 have an exam?
No. SCI4501 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.