SCI4501 - Impact through science 4A: Research

Overview

By working with industry and/or academic partners you will complete an independent research project. You will gain authentic industry experience and an applied understanding of the nature of the industry and stakeholder needs. This unit will develop your theoretical understanding of your industry research challenge. You will immerse yourself in … For more content click the Read More button below. The unit will prepare you for the development of the project plan and commencement of the group based Challenge project in SCI4502 (semester 2).

This unit will develop your theoretical understanding of your industry research challenge. You will immerse yourself in the literature surrounding your chosen field of research, develop a research strategy, demonstrate understanding of your chosen topic, and generate industry-relevant data. You will present the results in an individual written thesis.

The unit will prepare you for the development of the project plan and commencement of the group based Challenge project in SCI4502 (semester 2).

Offerings

FY-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Associate Professor Djuke Veldhuis

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Rosemarie Herbert

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.

Teaching approach

Active learning

Research activities

Problem-based learning

Field trips

Assessment

1 - Literature review

2 - Introductory research project talk

3 - Research report

4 - Module 1 - Organisational structure, project design and professional skills

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Workshops

Workload requirements

Workload

36 hours of study per week comprised of independent research, meetings, and workshops.

This unit delivers 50% of the full-time fourth-year program for the BSc Advanced - Global Challenges (Honours).

Scheduled activities will include a combination of face-to-face classes, purpose developed online modules, research colloquia, seminars, and meetings with your Industry and academic supervisors. The unit includes two intensive weeks of induction in the first two weeks of February.

Other unit costs

You may be involved in various tasks including laboratory/fieldwork and/or conducting surveys and interviews (locally, interstate or overseas). Projects may require the use of laboratory space and consumables and/or secondary service providers.

Project funds are managed and approved by the Unit Coordinator and you 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 you must provide supporting documentation, such as receipts, mileage log book etc. to facilitate this process and possible audit.

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