SLE352 - Community Science Project

Year:

2027 unit information

Enrolment modes:

Trimester 1: Online

Credit point(s): 1
Previously coded as: SBS350
EFTSL value: 0.125
Prerequisite:

STP010 and must have completed 12 credit points of study

Corequisite: Nil
Incompatible with: SBS250
Study commitment:

Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit.

This will include educator guided online learning activities within the unit site.

Scheduled learning activities - online:

1 x 2 hour online lecture per week.

Students will be required to engage in project* work as a team (approximately a 6 week period) and participate in presenting the outcomes of their project through a community forum in week 11 or 12 of the trimester.

Content

Community Science Project is a work integrated learning professional practice unit designed to bridge the gap between study and career. Students will develop highly valued professional skills such as teamwork, communication, problem-solving, and project management, while learning how to communicate the value of science to diverse audiences, from industry partners to the broader community. In this unit, students work in a team on an authentic, client-based project, applying scientific knowledge to solve real challenges and deliver meaningful outcomes. Through direct involvement in authentic projects, students will build confidence in their skills, gain insight into their strengths, and identify areas for growth. Students will learn to translate their experiences into clear evidence of their skills. By the end of the unit, students will have developed a professional job application package and the ability to articulate both their scientific expertise and transferable skills, positioning them strongly for future employment or further study in science.

Unit fee information

Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.

Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.

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Hurdle requirements

  1. In order to obtain a pass in the unit, the AT3, signed client evaluation form must be submitted before marks for the team members are released.
  2. In order to obtain a pass in the unit, a student must achieve a pass mark in AT3, Client and Team evaluation.