Overview

This inaugural level-one “Impact through science” unit sits at the core of the Bachelor of Science Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours). It lays the groundwork for your academic and personal development, introducing two parallel modules: leadership and persuasive communication. With the Sustainable development goals (SDGs) and Inner development goals (IDGs) … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Djuke Veldhuis

Unit Coordinator(s)

Associate Professor Djuke Veldhuis

Notes

This unit is part of a transformation project to further improve the learner experience.  Learning outcomes and the assessment regime will be updated by the end of 2023.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Critically evaluate scientific issues from local and global perspectives to construct well-reasoned arguments, and articulate key themes such as science communication, leadership, and self-awareness;

2.

Use effective oral, written and interpersonal communication skills across different mediums to convey complex scientific concepts in an accessible manner, promoting community understanding and engagement;

3.

Demonstrate the ability to work in high-performing teams on a diversity of group-based projects in professional context;

4.

Apply the values and perspectives of global citizenship ethically and productively within professional contexts.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Assessment summary

Continuous assessment: 20%

Student-led seminar: 20%

Leadership portfolio: 30%

Oral presentation: 10%

Blogs 20%

Assessment

1 - Critical thinking task
2 - Popular science article synopsis
3 - Popular science article
4 - Research handout
5 - Student-let seminar
6 - Peer assessment
7 - Science podcast

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Seminars
Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload