S3001 - Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours)

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Overview

The Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours) includes all the elements of the Bachelor of Science, together with formal training in leadership and persuasive communication, and hands-on practice in transforming an idea into a business or social enterprise. Fundamental to the program is an in-depth exploration of the big issues of our time. You will explore approaches and pathways to potential solutions, and think deeply about the qualities underpinning effective leadership and how to implement change. In your final year, you will partner with an external organisation and tackle a problem of real world significance. The course includes an internship - either domestic or international - that provides an experience of the world of work.

This course is breaking new ground in science education in Australia. Throughout the course you will be encouraged to develop professional relationships and mentors with the science faculty alumni and the broader community.

As a graduate of this course you will have access to all the traditional careers of science honours graduates, and also be well prepared for further studies. You will enter the workforce equipped to grow into a leader capable of exploiting science to address complex challenges. You will have the necessary knowledge and skills to be attractive to top management consultancies, businesses and institutions. Whatever path you decide to take, you will be able to use your broad-based training, learning and experiences as a launch pad to making significant contributions to improving the human condition.

Mode and location

On campus

Course offering notes:

This course requires you to undertake an internship.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework and Monash Graduate Attributes.

Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

demonstrate advanced knowledge and technical skills in one area of science, and a basic understanding of at least one science discipline other than the one in which they specialise

listen, understand, and communicate persuasively to a variety of audiences using a variety of formats

apply critical thinking, analysis, evidence gathering to analyse some of the big challenges of our time, and appreciate the impact individuals can have in addressing them

develop leadership and enterprising skills to create and implement effective solutions

apply multicultural literacy to work across a variety of industries that may include government, academic, private and public-good enterprises

demonstrate understanding of the importance of leadership, social responsibility, ethics and mentoring to success.

Structure

This is an advanced comprehensive course. It includes all the requirements of the Bachelor of Science, with additional study that addresses the learning objectives relating to global challenges. The additional study commences in year one, develops throughout the course and culminates in a major project in the fourth year.

The course is structured in four parts: science specified study, science listed major, free elective study and a substantial impact through science project.

Part A. Science specified study

This study has two components. The first component will expose you to different science disciplines contributing breadth to your understanding of science and giving you the opportunity to learn more about several disciplines before finalising your choice of major. It will also provide you with the mathematical or statistical foundation for your study of science and address the nature of science and its communication.

The second component will provide you with the skills to use science to address complex global challenges, to lead and inspire others and to convert your ideas into tangible solutions.

Part B. Science listed major

This will provide you with practical and theoretical skills and knowledge of a science listed area of study. You will learn to develop, apply and communicate an advanced level of understanding of the concepts and theoretical frameworks that constitute the knowledge base of the discipline.

Part C. Free elective study

This will enable you to further develop your knowledge of your major area of study, or science more broadly. Alternatively you can select units from across the university in which you are eligible to enrol.

Part D. Impact through science project

This will be the culmination of your degree utilising and synthesising the skills built over the first three years of the course. During your honours project you will form a partnership with an external organisation to tackle a meaningful real world problem.

The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Requirements
192 credit points

Course rules192 credit points

NOTE 1: In choosing your 78 credit points of science listed study over Parts A and B, you must ensure that you complete five units (30 credit points) at level 1 and eight units (48 credit points) at levels 2 and 3, with a minimum of four units (24 credit points) at level 3.

NOTE 2: You must ensure that across the whole course, you complete no more than 60 credit points at level 1. It is recommended that you complete level 1 sequences first as these lay the foundation for further study.

NOTE 3: You are required to enrol in a full-time load of 48 credit points per calendar year.

NOTE 4: You will complete an internship whilst enrolled in SCI3501 Impact through Science 3A (6 credit points). You should complete this before commencement of semester two in the third year of the course.

NOTE 5: To remain in the program you are required to maintain at least a distinction average (70%) across all units in each calendar year. If you do not achieve this average you will be required to transfer to S2000 Bachelor of Science.

NOTE 6: To progress to fourth year, you must complete 144 credit points, including the six levels 1 to 3 'Impact through science' units. You must also achieve a minimum of a distinction average (70%) in 18 credit points of level 3 units in the relevant science discipline and the level 3 'Impact through science' units.

NOTE 7: If you successfully complete the first three years (144 credit points) of the course but do not meet the academic standard hurdle for the fourth year, you will graduate with the Bachelor of Science.

Part A. Science specified study 78 credit points

Although the requirements in Part A appear to exceed 78 points, a level 1 sequence is typically counted towards your chosen major (Part B) and not towards this Part.

Level 1 Science sequences24 credit points

You must complete two of the following level 1 approved science sequences. Normally, the units in a level 1 sequence are required for the completion of a related minor or major. The choice of level 1 sequences will influence your choice of level 2 and level 3 units and will lay the foundation for your major.

Biological sciences12 credit points

Chemistry12 credit points

You must complete 12 credit points from the following units

Chemistry 1 units6 credit points

Chemistry 2 units6 credit points

Computational science12 credit points

You must complete one of the following options

Option 112 credit points

Option 2 12 credit points

Earth, atmosphere and environment12 credit points

Geographical science12 credit points

Mathematics and statistics12 credit points

You must complete one of the following options

Option 112 credit points

Option 212 credit points

Option 312 credit points

Option 412 credit points

Advanced mathematics option12 credit points

If you have a strong mathematics background and an interest in the subject, you could replace units MTH1030 and/or MTH2010 in the options above with their advanced versions MTH1035 and/or MTH2015 respectively. You will need to seek permission from Science Student Services to enrol in the following units.

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Requirements192 credit points

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Requirements
192 credit points