Professional Practice 1 (Science) (11719.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
Bruce, Canberra |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Science And Technology |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Academic Program Area - Science | Level 2 - Undergraduate Intermediate Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Develop the personal skills, capabilities and knowledge necessary to meet the work standards expected in scientific professions;
2. Apply the principles of scientific methodology to investigate simple problems and case studies;
3. Synthesise and effectively communicate appropriate conclusions following critical evaluation of data; and
4. Demonstrate a capacity to work collaboratively with peers, and reflect on culturally responsive professional practices to build skills and knowledge to effectively engage in culturally inclusive collaborations in science.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - think globally about issues in their profession
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development
Prerequisites
Must have completed 24 credit points including 11718 Professional Orientation (Science).Corequisites
None.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 31 July 2023 | On-Campus | Dr Reena Ghildyal |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 1 | 05 February 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Grace Constable |
| 2024 | Bruce, Canberra | Semester 2 | 29 July 2024 | On-Campus | Dr Grace Constable |
Required texts
There are no required textbooks for this unit.
Students are encouraged to refer, as needed, to resources used in Professional Orientation (Science) or equivalent units. Students are also encouraged to refer to online material accessible on databases relevant to their course (e.g. Pubmed for students studying Medical Science).
Submission of assessment items
Special assessment requirements
To achieve a passing grade or higher in this unit, students must attempt all assessment items and gain an overall mark of 50% or above.
The unit convenor reserves the right to question students on any of their submitted work for moderation and academic integrity purposes, which may result in an adjustment to the marks awarded for a specific task.
Academic integrity
Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.
To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.
Use of Text-Matching Software
The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.
Learner engagement
The contact hours for each student in this unit consist of 36 hours of workshops (12 x 3 hrs). The remaining hours of expected workload should be distributed across the various assessment tasks. Please note that Collaborative Project Design and Collaborative Project Report will require defined groups to work together, either in person or online, outside of the timetabled workshop hours.
Participation requirements
This unit contains participatory elements which are vital to the learning outcomes of this unit. It is expected that all students will attend all their allocated weekly workshops. Workshops are delivered in an interactive style and are not recorded.
If unable to attend a workshop, students should email a medical certificate within 3 working days to Reena.Ghildyal@canberra.edu.au.
Announcements made in timetabled workshops are deemed to be made to the whole group.
Required IT skills
Students should be conversant with searching for relevant articles via electronic means, the use of Canvas, the use of spreadsheet and word processing software.
In-unit costs
None.
Work placement, internships or practicums
This unit involves work integrated learning.
Additional information
Unforeseen circumstances beyond the unit convenor's control could result in changes in the mode of delivery of lectures, tutorials (where applicable) and assessments. Students will be advised if this occurs and appropriate alternatives will be arranged.
