SCI4501 - Impact through science 4A: Research

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Overview

Working in collaboration with innovative industry partners and the Faculty of Science, you will complete an independent research project. Through this process, you will be connected to industry partners to gain an understanding of the challenge that has been set, the nature of the industry and stakeholder needs. This is … For more content click the Read More button below.

Working in collaboration with innovative industry partners and the Faculty of Science, you will complete an independent research project. Through this process, you will be connected to industry partners to gain an understanding of the challenge that has been set, the nature of the industry and stakeholder needs. This is the preparatory unit to develop your theoretical understanding of the industry challenge in preparation for the development of the project plan and commencement of the group based Challenge project in SCI4502.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Djuke Veldhuis

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Michael Brown

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:

Undertake and interpret independent research to demonstrate a critical and analytical understanding of the current scientific, social, corporate and/or political contexts of the project;

Execute a stakeholder analysis and appraise a range of needs to evaluate and illustrate the problem;

Integrate research into a professional report that articulates the problem and possible solutions and shows critical thinking and persuasive communication;

Use persuasive presentation skills to articulate the problem and possible solutions.

Assessment summary

Literature review (individual): 20%

Oral presentation (individual): 10%

Research project (individual): 70%

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
This unit involves project activity which may require students to travel to nearby locations, interstate and/or overseas. However, since all projects are different some may not involve a travel component. Projects may also require the use of Laboratory and/or secondary service providers.
Students may be involved in various tasks including Laboratory/fieldwork, conducting surveys and interviews.
Project funds are managed and approved by the Unit Coordinator and students will be reimbursed for expenses incurred while traveling on a pre-approved project trip. Expenses such as accommodation, transportation, and/or meals, will be reimbursed but students must provide supporting documentation, such as receipts, mileage log book etc. to facilitate this process and possible audit.
Project running costs such as Laboratory analysis, photocopying and Personal Protective Equipment, are met by the external collaborator.

Students travelling overseas may also be eligible for support from Monash Abroad and supporting documentation can be provided by the Unit Coordinator on request.