Grand Challenges in Science
Duration
- One Semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 60 hours face to face + blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2023 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 1 |
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 | |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
Aims and objectives
Unit Learning Outcomes (ULO)
Students who successfully complete this unit will be able to:
1. Describe and apply the scientific research method within a research project context
2. Select and apply appropriate practical research skills to execute research project
3. Communicate research outcomes to a technical audience
4. Demonstrate practical design and development skills in a research environment
5. Identify and adopt safe working practices relevant to research project
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Face to Face Contact Science Lab | 2 | 12 | 60 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent Learning | 7.5 | 12 | 90 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual or Group task | Weighting | Assesses attainment of these ULOs |
Portfolio | Individual | 30-40% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Project Report | Individual/Group | 40-50% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
Oral Presentation | Individual/Group | 10-30% | 1,2,3,4,5 |
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass the unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve:
• an aggregate mark for the unit of 50% or more.
Content
Study resources
- Reading materials.