SCI3501 · Impact through science 3A

Overview

In this unit you will complete a domestic or international science based internship of three full-time weeks (or part-time equivalent hours), where you will put into practice the knowledge, leadership and entrepreneurial skills developed in your course. The internship experience will give you hands-on, real world exposure to the workplace environment and supplement your academic growth to develop your graduate attributes and employability skills. You will work with a host supervisor to establish professional objectives, a project plan, and to receive feedback on your progress. The internship will help you to develop self-awareness of your ability to meet stated objectives and areas in need of improvement. A pre-placement workshop run by the Industry Engagement (IE) team will support your preparation for the placement and develop an understanding of science-based professions, the work culture, and the skills and attributes required for the workplace. Bespoke workshops during your internship will enhance your personal and professional brand.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

Learning outcomes

1. Demonstrate leadership, an entrepreneurial mindset, and cultural intelligence by identifying and liaising with individuals or organisations to develop an internship plan;
2. Execute an internship project with a high degree of independence, professionalism and accountability;
3. Demonstrate the knowledge, skills and attributes required for the professional workplace in a relevant science or applied science setting;
4. Actively seek out and act upon constructive feedback.
5. Analyse professional skills through critical reflective practice and create a plan to improve an under-developed skill in the context of work-readiness;
6. Identify and convey the knowledge, skills and attributes required for the professional workplace in the global world;
7. Create a deliverable and communicate effectively using oral, written and visual forms to peers, academics and placement supervisors.

Workload

• Four 2-hour workshops across the semester; • An Industry placement of three full-time weeks (or part-time equivalent hours). The exact timing and distribution of hours for individual placements will be determined by negotiation between student and host

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.