Industry Project in Biotechnology (SCIE90015)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Year Long |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will provide practical insights into the role of science and scientific thinking within business, and the successful application of this perspective, along with communication and business tools, to work environments. Students will be assigned to syndicate groups to address a practical industry challenge/issue which has been identified by industry. In addressing this task students will draw upon on their discipline knowledge and the skills provided in the professional tools subjects. On commencement of the project, students will be required to spend a specific time in the business setting and to then maintain regular contact with the business, as well as the project supervisor, across the duration of the subject.
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of this subject are for students to:
- draw together their scientific knowledge and skills developed in professional tools to solve an industry-based challenge;
- gain experience in interacting with industry;
- learn how to work effectively in syndicate groups; and
- gain experience in how to present their solutions and ideas in a logical manner to their peers, academics and industry.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain skills in:
- leading and participating in teams and managing, persuading and influencing others;
- demonstrating the breadth of knowledge gained in an inter-disciplinary approach;
- applying advanced scientific analysis, communication and leadership in business and professional practice;
- the exercise of critical judgement and rigorous and independent thinking;
- accounting for their decisions and adopting a problem solving approach;
- high level written report presentation skills;
- oral communication and presentation skills; and
- time management and self-management skills.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the MC-SCIBIT Master of Biotechnology.
Students outside of the MC-SCIBIT may be allowed to enrol however will requrie permission from the subject coordinator.
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| SKIL90004 | Project Management in Science | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| MULT90012 | Industry Project in Science | Not available in 2020 |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Charter - agreement with Industry Partner as to project specifications
| Wednesday of week 2 of semester | 10% |
Project Plan up to 1000 words plus appendices
| End of week 4 of semester 1 | 10% |
Project "Health Check" report up to 1000 words
| End of semester 1 | 10% |
Project progress presentation
| End of week 4 of semester 2 | 5% |
Final Group Report, 3,500 words plus appendices
| At the end of the final week of semester | 25% |
Final Individual Report, 3,500 words plus appendices
| At the end of the final week of semester | 25% |
Industry Partner Assessment of group performance, via final group presentation
| At the end of the final week of semester | 15% |
Participation on industry preparation module in business communication and Australian business culture
| Week 1 of semester 1 | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Year Long
Coordinator Ute Roessner Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Four x 1/2 day workshops (held in the first two weeks of semester), plus a minimum of 48 hours devoted to regular 1/2 day attendance each week in both semesters involving meetings with industry, participation in syndicate group discussions and attendance at meetings with the project supervisor; and attendance at 2 x 1.5hrs Faculty of Science industry events/seminars. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 31 May 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
Students are expected to devote 340 hours to this subject including contact and non-contact hours over the year.
Additional delivery details
For detailed information and the application process, refer to the Faculty of Science website:
http://science.unimelb.edu.au/students/enrich-your-studies/industry-project-in-biotechnology
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022