SCIENCE PROJECT

SCI3PRJ

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject, the student undertakes a semester-long research or development project related to his or her major studies under the guidance of an academic supervisor. The student will solve a given problem with creativity and imagination and will develop new ideas about an aspect of their chosen field and how to manage and communicate these. They will achieve this by applying theory, locating new knowledge and synthesising it along with their results into a project report. Many problems in science are multi-disciplinary, thus students will experience the needs and benefits of collaboration and net-working across discipline boundaries and thus gain insight into the process of working as a scientist. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential. Innovation and Entrepreneurship entails developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas, taking calculated risks and creating change to achieve ambitions - now and in the future.

School: Molecular Sciences (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Sabine Wilkens

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: Must complete at least 180 credit points towards Bachelor of Science degree with at least 30 credit points of 2nd year science subjects (in addition, see "special conditions" below)

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: Specific project availability in any one year depends on staff availability and loads. Students will need to enter discussions with potential supervisors in the semester prior to undertaking their project. Permission to enrol in SCI3PRJ is only granted once a project has been organised.

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

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 - Leadership and Teamwork

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Critically evaluate scientific literature relating to a specialist area of science research, identify existing gaps and justify the need to address these.

02. Investigate research questions independently and collaboratively in creative and innovative ways that are based on sound scientific principles.

03. Analyse, evaluate and synthesise information obtained through independent and collaborative research to prepare reports that reflect broad theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in a specialist science area.

04. Formally present research findings to peers and academics clearly and coherently.

Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: No

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Sabine Wilkens

Class requirements

SeminarWeek: 21 - 22
Two 3.00 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 21 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Introduction and Literature Review (1,000-words)This will form part of the final report	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	20	SILO3
Project outline and methodology (500-words equivalent)This will form part of the final report	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1
One 10 minute oral presentation (500-word equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO4
Final Report (2,500-words equivalent)Assessment is focused on results, discussion and conclusion	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	60	SILO2

Bendigo, 2020, Semester 1, Blended