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Industry Project in Biotechnology (SCIE90015)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
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Overview
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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
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Integrate evidence, scientific knowledge and professional skills to develop effective solutions to industry-based problems;
- Devise and deliver a set of outcomes formulated in collaboration with industry;
- Appraise and critique an industry-based project and articulate its expected impact in the context of broader organisational goals; and
- Create a productive professional partnership with peers 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: 30 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 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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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: 30 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Attendance at a minimum of six out of eight of workshops throughout the teaching period. Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of six out of eight 2-hour workshops in weeks 1-8 of Semester 1. | From Week 1 to Week 8 | N/A |
Group Charter Agreement (4 students per group) with Industry Partner as to project specifications (250 words per person)
| End of Week 4 of Semester 1 | 10% |
Group Project Plan (4 students per group) - up to 1800 words plus appendices
| End of Week 8 of Semester 1 | 10% |
Project "Health Check" Individual Report
| End of Semester 1 | 10% |
Group Project (4 students per group) - progress oral presentation
| End of Week 4 of Semester 2 | 5% |
Final Group Report (4 students per group) - 4000 words (1000 words per student) 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 first week of the exam period in 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: 30 January 2024
Dates & times
- Year Long
Coordinator Daniel Czech Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Eight 2-hour workshops (16 hours total), a minimum of 48 hours devoted to industry project supervisor meetings, syndicate group discussions, and attending Faculty of Science industry events/seminars, a minimum of 10 hours per week of effort towards the industry project and 36 hours of self-directed study. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 20 October 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 31 May 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 15 November 2024 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: 30 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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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: 30 January 2024