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Industry Project in EnvironmentalSci Pt2 (EVSC90037)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Early-Start) - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 (Early-Start) - Dual-Delivery |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will provide practical insights into the role of science and scientific thinking within a genuine workplace context. Students will be assigned to syndicate groups and, using a variety of techniques, they will work as a team to solve an industry-relevant problem that has been identified by their assigned Industry client. In addressing this task students will draw upon on their Environmental Science knowledge and other skills developed in the professional tools subjects they have undertaken. 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
On completion of this subject, participants should be able to:
- Apply scientific methods to frame, and analyse an environmental challenge faced by government, industry and/or community groups;
- Through interacting with industry develop integrated scientific, economic and social approaches to analyse and produce environmental decisions
- Apply multi-disciplinary scientific frameworks to synthesise and integrate scientific knowledge; and
- Communicate complex environmental information using written reports and oral presentations to their peers, academic staff and industry representatives.
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
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVSC90036 | Industry Project in EnvironmentalSci Pt1 |
Semester 2 (Extended) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Extended) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
EVSC90031 Industry Project in Environmental Science
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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Charter - one page agreement with Industry Partner as to project specifications due Wednesday of Week 2 of semester of commencement
| Week 2 | 5% |
Group Project Plan of 1200-1500 words plus appendices
| Week 4 | 10% |
Group Project "Health Check" report
| End of the teaching period | 10% |
Group Project progress presentation
| Week 4 | 5% |
Final Group Report of 3,500 words plus appendices
| End of the teaching period | 20% |
Final Individual Report of 3,500 words plus appendices
| End of the teaching period | 35% |
Industry Partner Assessment of group performance
| End of the teaching period | 15% |
Attendance at the Industry Colloquia Hurdle requirement: Dependent on Individual Industry project held in Semester 2 is a hurdle requirement in this subject. Students must attend all scheduled colloquia | N/A |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Coordinator Robyn Schofield Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (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 170 hours Teaching period 2 January 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 24 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 - Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Robyn Schofield Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (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 170 hours Teaching period 1 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 24 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022