SCI3502 · Impact through science 3B

Overview

Impact through science 3B provides the opportunity for you to further cultivate your persuasive communication, leadership and entrepreneurial skills through a self-directed and real-world project. The aim of this extended project is for you to develop a creative solution enabling the application of scientific research to the needs of society. You will negotiate a project scope with a research scientist within the Science Faculty that directly draws upon your research, meets the aims of the Bachelor of Science - Global Challenges (Honours) and falls under one of three project themes: 1) A new product or service utilising the scientific research; 2) Closing the gap between science and policy/politics; 3) Science communication to the general public. During the course of this unit you will also be required to submit your final internship project plans.

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

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. Apply project management skills to develop, implement and deliver the specified project.
2. Undertake independent research to demonstrate an understanding of the current scientific, social, corporate and/or political contexts of the projects.
3. Articulate the importance of disruptive and innovative thinking to achieve impact through science.
4. Refine teamwork capabilities and identify areas for improvement.
5. Demonstrate critical thinking and persuasive communication through written reports and oral presentation.

Workload

This unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement. Additional requirements for at least eight hours of independent work including project work, meeting with the unit coordinator and other research activities are required.

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