SCI4501 · Impact through science 4A: Research

Overview

By working with industry and/or academic partners you will complete an independent research project. You will gain authentic industry experience and an applied understanding of the nature of the industry and stakeholder needs. This unit will develop your theoretical understanding of your industry research challenge. You will immerse yourself in the literature surrounding your chosen field of research, develop a research strategy, demonstrate understanding of your chosen topic, and generate industry-relevant data. You will present the results in an individual written thesis. The unit will prepare you for the development of the project plan and commencement of the group based Challenge project in SCI4502 (semester 2).

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. Undertake and interpret independent research to demonstrate a critical and analytical understanding of the current scientific, social, corporate and/or political contexts of the project;
2. Execute a stakeholder analysis and appraise a range of needs to evaluate and illustrate the problem;
3. Integrate research into a professional report that articulates the problem and possible solutions and shows critical thinking and persuasive communication;
4. Use persuasive presentation skills to articulate the problem and possible solutions.

Workload

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.

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