SCI4502 Impact through science 4B: Professional practice
Faculty of Science
SCI4502 Impact through science 4B: Professional practice is a level 4, 24-credit-point, undergraduate and postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.
- Credit points
- 24
- Offered in 2027
- Full year
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
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Requisites
Before SCI4502
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After SCI4502
1 unit list SCI4502 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Overview
As a team, you will collaboratively design and develop solutions to your industry partner’s real-world problem. You will gain exposure to professional practice and build industry partner relationships.
This unit will build your practical skills in project design and management, negotiation, workplace communication and innovation. You will generate industry-relevant data and design solutions to the challenges presented by your industry partner, You will present your findings in a group as a written Challenge project report and oral defence.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Full year | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Project planWritten15%
- Project plan oral presentation to external partnersPresentation10%
- Challenge project reportWritten65%
- Challenge project – oral presentation and defencePresentation10%
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 identify a feasible scope, timeline and resources needed to execute the project;
- 2
Collaboratively participate in the design, development and implementation of a project to a high standard of professionalism;
- 3
Produce innovative and feasible solution(s) to a defined problem that utilises evidence and knowledge of the industry;
- 4
Articulate your solution(s) by using persuasive professional communication and presentation skills.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops24 hours
- Teaching approachField trips
- Teaching approachActive learning
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Teaching approachProblem-based learning
Your workload is an average of 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
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Rosemarie Herbert
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Djuke Veldhuis
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SCI4502?
SCI4502 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
What can I take after SCI4502?
SCI4502 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 1 unit, including SCI4501.
When is SCI4502 offered?
In 2027, SCI4502 runs in Full year at Clayton.
Does SCI4502 have an exam?
No. SCI4502 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.