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SCI1502 · Impact through science 1B
2026 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 1Faculty of Science
Last checked: 23 Aug 2026 UTCOverview
This is the second part of level-one Impact through science core studies of the Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours). It consists of two modules, undertaken in parallel: leadership and the big issues of our time. In the leadership module you will continue to develop and apply adaptive leadership tools. The big issues of our time are explored in a module examining how science and policy can impact decision-making. Teamwork is explored through several assignments which includes you undertaking peer-consultations on leadership challenges you have identified. A 'dialogue' evening series will provide opportunities for networking and intimate discussions with leaders from a variety of industries. You will build relationships with mentors.
Offerings
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
Assessment
The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Critical thinking blogs (5) 3.34% each | Artefact | 10% | — |
| 2 | Student-led seminar: Big issues of our time | Presentation | 20% | — |
| 3 | Science in policy | Written | 20% | — |
| 4 | Leadership quest, Part B | Work integrated | 50% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.
Learning outcomes
- Critique the key tools of adaptive leadership demonstrating critical thinking capacity;
- Apply leadership skills and experiment with interventions in complex systems;
- Analyse and synthesise major global challenges using scientific evidence;
- Demonstrate and reflect upon how to build and work in functional teams;
- Produce a mentoring plan that reflects the development of self-awareness and leadership aspirations.
Workload
• One 1-hour online activity • One 1-hour seminar and • One 3-hour workshop per week • Four 2-hour 'dialogue' sessions (evening) per semester
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 12 hours |
| Workshops | 36 hours |
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