BIG IDEAS IN SCIENCE: CAREER OPTIONS AND PROFESSIONAL IDENTITY
SCI2COP
2021
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.
SchoolLife Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorFiona Bird
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsBIO3CEP
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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Albury-Wodonga, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Bird
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h 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 h 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, 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Bird
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h 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 h 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), 2021, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorFiona Bird
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 h 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 h 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 |