SCI5000 · Master work integrated learning project

Overview

The unit provides students, who fulfil the academic requirements, with an opportunity to undertake a project defined by a host organisation with the approval of the unit coordinator. The placement may be an affiliated arrangement where a consultancy or research project is carried out in association with the company and physical location at the company is not required, or a simulated industrial environment hosted on campus. Host organisations may be from a diverse range of industries and sectors, including government departments, private industry and not-for-profit organisations. You will present the project findings to the host organisation in the format specified by the host organisation, such as a consultation paper, report, commentary, manual, submission or speech. The host organisation provides field supervision, and the faculty provides academic supervision.

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 broad discipline knowledge to find solutions to complex problems;
2. Exercise critical thinking and professional judgment in developing new understandings;
3. Plan, conduct and reflect upon a professional project with a degree of independence and accountability;
4. Communicate clearly and effectively to the intended audience on technical and non-technical aspects;
5. Collaborate with others on a project in a workplace setting;
6. Demonstrate professional conduct and integrity in a workplace environment.

Workload

The minimum expected workload for the unit is 288 hours over the course of one semester. This mostly comprises of project work, and also includes 6 hours of scheduled workshops, preparation of assessments, and presenting your oral assessment.

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