CAREER OPTIONS AND PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY IN BIOLOGY

BIO3CEP

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, you will explore the range of career options for graduates working in biology and biology-related professions, and learn about the future of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) workforce locally and globally. Through a series of workshop activities and assessment tasks, you will explore the importance of ethical conduct when working as a scientifically literate professional and will create a portfolio where they reflect on their professional identity, knowledge base and skillset for a range of job types. This subject addresses La Trobe's Global Citizenship Essential which entails a deep appreciation of how we live in an interconnected world, being able to recognize the global context of concepts, act across cultures and boundaries, and work with diverse communities - now and in the future.

School: Life Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Anna Morris

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG

Exchange Students: No

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: SCI2COP

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

COMMUNICATION - Communicating and Influencing

COMMUNICATION - Cultural Intelligence and Global Perspective

COMMUNICATION - Digital Capability

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Creativity and Innovation

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

INQUIRY AND ANALYSIS - Research and Evidence-Based Inquiry

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Adaptability and Self-Management

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Ethical and Social Responsibility

PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Explain how science can be used in a variety of occupations for solving real world problems, now and into the future.

02. Explain the importance of ethical conduct when working as a scientifically literate professional

03. Evaluate the career options for a range of biology graduates and apply the insights gained to personal career plans.

04. Document and reflect on personal skills, knowledge and professional identity in terms of employability in biology or related professions

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anna Morris

Class requirements

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

WorkShopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Students are expected to complete 2 hours of online activities prior to attending their weekly workshop

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Group assignment (equivalent to 250 words)Students work in groups to create a presentation. Each student speaks for 5 min.	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3
Individual assignment (equivalent to 750 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO2
Reflective portfolio (equivalent to 3000 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4
Individual presentation (equivalent to 250 words)Each student gives a short (3 min) presentation	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO3, SILO4