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Industry Project in Biotechnology (SCIE90015)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-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
Year Long
Overview
Availability | Year Long - Dual-Delivery |
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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 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
At the completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Apply their scientific knowledge and skills developed in professional tools to solve an industry-based challenge;
- Demonstrate experience in interacting with industry;
- Work effectively in syndicate groups;
- Present 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Note: the following subject/s can also be taken concurrently (at the same time)
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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SKIL90004 | Project Management in Science | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MULT90012 | Industry Project in Science | No longer available |
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Participation in industry preparation module in business communication and Australian business culture
| Week 1 of Semester 1 | N/A |
Charter - agreement with Industry Partner as to project specifications
| Wednesday of Week 2 of Semester 1 | 10% |
Project Plan up to 1000 words plus appendices
| End of Week 4 of Semester 1 | 10% |
Project "Health Check" Report
| 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 2 | 25% |
Final Individual Report, 3,500 words plus appendices
| At the end of the final week of Semester 2 | 25% |
Industry Partner Assessment of group performance, via final group 20 minute presentation
| At the end of the final week of Semester 2 | 15% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long
Coordinator Daniel Czech 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 340 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 May 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 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.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Biotechnology - Links to additional information
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: 31 January 2024