BIG IDEAS IN SCIENCE: CAREER OPTIONS AND PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY
SCI2COP
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students will explore the range of career options for graduates working in science and science-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, students 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 2 - UG
Available as Elective: No
Learning Activities: N/A
Capstone subject: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: BIO3CEP
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
Intended Learning Outcomes
Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anna Morris
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend 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
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group presentation (250-words equivalent, per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Individual assignment (750-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
Reflective portfolio (3,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual presentation (250-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anna Morris
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend 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
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group presentation (250-words equivalent, per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Individual assignment (750-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
Reflective portfolio (3,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual presentation (250-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Anna Morris
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend 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
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.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Group presentation (250-words equivalent, per student) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO3 |
Individual assignment (750-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO2 |
Reflective portfolio (3,000-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 60 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Individual presentation (250-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO3, SILO4 |