| Effective Term: | 2024/05 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Science Internship |
| Unit ID: | SCCOR3011 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (240 Credit Points and permission of the Unit Coordinator) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (IBLGC2030) (SCENV3000) (SCCOR3012) |
| ASCED: | 019999 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
Students undertake discipline-related work where they apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations, depending on the role of the student within the placement. Students focus on personal and professional development, understanding the interplay at team, organisation and industry levels, and development of scientific skills and knowledge. It is a requirement for the student to find a suitable placement. The placement may involve field, laboratory and/or office based work. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| No work experience |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment:Yes |
| Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | | | | | | | Advanced | | |  | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Describe the application of their theoretical knowledge in a workplace situation |
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| K2. | Evaluate workplace structure and how this affects the completion of tasks. |
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| K3. | Recognise appropriate standards and approaches in the workplace. |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Explain the role of the employer in the wider context of your scientific discipline. |
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| S2. | Evaluate the appropriateness of activities in a wider social context. |
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| S3. | Assess the importance of project and time management. |
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| S4. | Communicate in a professional environment. |
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| S5. | Compile a professional project report. |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Demonstrate and apply theoretical knowledge to employer in a workplace situation |
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| A2. | Integrate knowledge, skills and understanding gained in the classroom and laboratory settings |
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| A3. | Conduct tasks in the workplace in a professional manner. |
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| A4. | Communicate workplace experience to a scientific audience. |
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| Unit Content: |
This course provides the opportunity for students to apply learnt theoretical knowledge to practical situations and gain experience in a workplace environment. Topics may include: 1. Application of theoretical knowledge to practical situations, depending on the role of the student within the placement. 2. Field and/or office based work depending on the role of the student within the placement. |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K1, K2, S1, S2, S4, S5, A1 | The role of the activities in the social/economic context of your scientific discipline. | Report | 50-70% | | 2. | K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S4, A1, A4 | Present the experiences in an oral presentation. | Presentation | 10-30% | | 3. | K3, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3 | Undertake placement duties as directed and to a professional standard. | Workplace supervisor questionnaire | 10-30% |
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