Sustainability Challenges in Science
Duration
- One semester or equivalent
Contact hours
- 48 hours Face to Face + Blended
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2022 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Aims and objectives
This unit provides an introduction to the application of technical and professional skills to tackle real industry and community problems. The project will introduce students to what science is and the scientific method involved, situating this exploration in how science can create a sustainable future. Students will work in teams to address challenges set by industry/community partners, applying their technical knowledge while developing professional skills in teamwork, communication, research, innovation, complex problem solving, and digital literacy.
Unit Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate the ability to work as an effective team member using simple project management tools
2. Describe and apply the scientific method and consider professional practice in science
3. Examine information and question the validity of sources
4. Communicate professionally with team members and other stakeholders in written and verbal form
5. Apply critical and creative thinking to real-world sustainability challenges
6. Use appropriate digital tools for research, analysis and communication
7. Explore Indigenous knowledges and practices of caring for Country and apply learnings to sustainability challenges
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment and content.
Teaching methods
Hawthorn
Type | Hours per week | Number of Weeks | Total |
Face to Face Contact Lecture (Live Online) Workshop Tutorial | 1 2 2 | 12 12 12 | 12 24 24 |
Unspecified Learning Activities Independent Learning | 8.5 | 12 | 102 |
TOTAL | 150 hours |
Assessment
Types | Individual/Group Role | Weighting | Unit Learning Outcomes (ULOs) |
Portfolio | Group | 50-70% | 1,3,4,5,6,7 |
Portfolio | Individual | 10-30% | 3,4,5,6 |
Portfolio | Individual | 5-25% | 1,2,4,6,7 |
Hurdle
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve: an overall mark for the unit of 50% or more.
As the minimum requirements of assessment to pass a unit and meet all Unit Learning Outcomes to a minimum standard, a student must achieve: an overall mark for the unit of 50% or more.
Content
- Project work on exploring a real-world sustainability challenge
- Ecological and environmental sustainability
- Data analysis and presentation
- Teamwork
- Professional Communication
- Presentation skills
- Professional Purpose – Introduction and “exploring your Professional Purpose”
Study resources
- References.
References
A list of reading materials and/or required texts will be made available in the Unit Outline.