UnitLevel 4Undergraduate and Postgraduate

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 2021 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites and unlocks 1 unit.

Credit points
24
Offered in 2021
Semester 2
Clayton
Assessment
No exam
5 tasks

This is the 2021 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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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.

Enrolment rules

PREREQUISITE: You will need to complete 144 credit points and SCI3501 and SCI3502

COREQUISITE: SCI4501

Overview

You will collaboratively design and develop a solution/s to a real world problem identified by innovative industry partners. During this unit you will acquire practical skills in project design and management, negotiation, workplace communication and innovation to harness the skills and knowledge gained through previous impact through science units. Your professional knowledge and skills will be developed through on-line modules, workshops and industry mentoring. Through this unit, you will gain exposure to professional practice and build relationships by having access to industry partners through the project. The unit will culminate in the presentation of a Challenge project report that outlines the solution to the problem presented by industry partners.

Offerings in 2021

Teaching periodCampusMode
Second semesterClaytonOn campus

Assessment

  • Project plan (Group mark)
    15%
  • Project plan oral presentation to external partners (Group mark)
    5%
  • Reflective progress report (Individual mark)
    10%
  • Challenge project report (Group mark)
    65%
  • Challenge project – Oral presentation and defence (Group mark)
    5%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Demonstrate project management to identify a feasible scope, timeline and resources needed to execute the project;

  2. 2

    Work with others to articulate a feasible project plan using persuasive presentation skills;

  3. 3

    Produce an innovative and feasible solution/s to a defined problem that utilises evidence and knowledge of the industry;

  4. 4

    Reflect upon the development of professional skills gained through the unit and by seeking feedback from industry mentors, peers and academics and acting upon it;

  5. 5

    Demonstrate active participation in the design, development and implementation of a project to a high standard of professionalism;

  6. 6

    Demonstrate and reflect upon how to collaborate with others and effectively negotiate with a partner organisation.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachResearch activities
  • Teaching approachField trips
  • Teaching approachActive learning
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning

Your workload is an average of 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

Chief Examiners
Dr Djuke Veldhuis
Unit Coordinators
Associate Professor Michael Brown

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 2021, SCI4502 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton.

Does SCI4502 have an exam?

No. SCI4502 has 5 assessment tasks and no exam.

More details

Credit points
24
Level
4
Study level
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.500
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available