bio3cep career options and professional identity in biology
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.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorAnna Morris
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsSCI2COP
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorAnna 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 | 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 | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
| Individual assignment (equivalent to 750 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
| Reflective portfolio (equivalent to 3000 words) | 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 | No | 10 | SILO3, SILO4 |