nan3nst nanotechnology study tour
NANOTECHNOLOGY STUDY TOUR
NAN3NST
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject students will gain an understanding of the scope and scale of international activity in the field of nanotechnology by making a one to two week visit overseas. A tailored program will be developed each time the subject is offered based around available opportunities for visits to international exhibitions, scientific agencies, government agencies and educational institutions. Students will learn about professional business conduct and etiquette overseas, and develop skills co-operating as a group during the study tour. Students will develop an understanding of cultural issues and cultural diversity in the study tour country through the creation of a daily reflective journal and post-tour group presentation sharing experiences. The study tour will be offered outside of normal teaching weeks with a pre-departure session on the Melbourne campus followed by a visit to the international country, and a follow-up debriefing on return.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorPaul Pigram
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Enrolment is by invitation of the Subject Co-ordinator
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Enrolment is by invitation of the Subject Co-ordinator
Subject options
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Other Site, 2014, Week 01-08, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size25
Enrolment information Due to travel, university, agency and intitutional hosting, and logistics management issues Via the enrolment invitation process
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Pigram
Class requirements
Field Trip
One 10.0 days field trip per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"One to two week intensive study tour"
WorkShop
One 6.0 hours workshop per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Post-tour workshop"
WorkShop
One 6.0 hours workshop per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Preparatory workshop"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One individual reflective daily journal (approx 300 words per day) | 30 | |
| One study tour report equivalent to 2,000 words | 30 | |
| Post-tour workshop and reflective oral group presentation (10 min per student) | 20 | |
| Preparatory workshop exploring expectations and etiquette | 20 |
Other Site, 2014, Week 26-33, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment size25
Enrolment information Due to travel, university, agency and intitutional hosting, and logistics management issues Via the enrolment invitation process
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorPaul Pigram
Class requirements
Field Trip
One 10.0 days field trip per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"One to two week intensive study tour"
WorkShop
One 6.0 hours workshop per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Post-tour workshop"
WorkShop
One 6.0 hours workshop per study period and delivered via face-to-face.
"Preparatory workshop"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| One individual reflective daily journal (approx 300 words per day) | 30 | |
| One study tour report equivalent to 2,000 words | 30 | |
| Post-tour workshop and reflective oral group presentation (10 min per student) | 20 | |
| Preparatory workshop exploring expectations and etiquette | 20 |