| Semester 2, 2020 On-campus Toowoomba | |
| Short Description: | Industry Placement |
| Units : | 1 |
| Faculty or Section : | Faculty of Health, Engineering and Sciences |
| School or Department : | School of Sciences |
| Student contribution band : | Band 2 |
| ASCED code : | 019999 - Natural and Physical Sciences |
| Grading basis : | Pass/Not Pass |
Staffing
Examiner:
Requisites
Pre-requisite: Completion of 2nd year (or 2 years full time study in a relevant area)
Other requisites
Student is a 3rd year Faculty of Sciences student.
Rationale
There is a need to provide students with opportunities that extend the academic learning environment and link into the professional world. This course allows students to experience a professional working situation where they apply concepts, skills and knowledge while contributing to a specific workplace related project.
Synopsis
This course provides students with an opportunity to apply their specialised subject knowledge and academic skills to a practical situation in order to prepare them to successfully work in their future professional environment. It allows students to improve their learning by the application of the concepts, theories and graduate skills developed in their major area of study to their workplace activities and within a team environment. It will encourage a reflective approach to the development of their workplace skills. It is envisioned that the work experience will enhance the student's post-graduation employment prospects. Students should be aware that the number of student places in this course will be restricted and acceptance will be at the discretion of the Course Examiner. Students should have access to the internet.
Students intending to enrol in this course should communicate with the course examiner well in advance of the first week of the semester in order for the SCI3302 course examiner and the student to identify a suitable placement within a work environment. The course is offered in S1, S2, and S3. In discussion with the industry partner and the SCI3302 course examiner students are required to provide a detailed project outline that is to be submitted to the course examiner prior to commencement of the semester. Part-time students that are in employment may define a project in consultation with their employer and discussion with the SCI3302 course examiner, however, the project is to be unrelated to their usual workplace activities. Students who enrol in this course can not request an exemption based on grounds of professional experience. The normal workload for this course is one day per week during the teaching period in which enrolled. If a suitable placement is not available, the student will not be able to enrol in this course.
Objectives
On completion of this course students will be able to:
- grow and demonstrate an implementation of academic skills in a professional workplace environment;
- apply the concepts and theories of their particular academic major area of study to a professional workplace environment;
- develop and demonstrate transitions skills which will equip them to make a positive contribution to their workplace;
- develop and demonstrate written and verbal workplace communication skills;
- build and demonstrate an ability to work effectively as a member of a professional workplace team;
- make a positive contribution to the goals of an organisation;
- acquire the skills and responsibilities that allow them to be a productive and effective member of a workplace organisation.
Topics
| Description | Weighting(%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Expectations of a professional in a workplace | 50.00 |
| 2. | Other topics as negotiated between student, employer and course examiner | 50.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=02&subject1=SCI3302)
Please for alternative purchase options from USQ Bookshop. (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/info/contact/)
Reference materials
Student workload expectations
| Activity | Hours |
|---|---|
| Directed Study | 60.00 |
| Practicum | 105.00 |
Assessment details
| Description | Marks out of | Wtg (%) | Due Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application And Resume | 10 | 10 | 14 Jul 2020 | (see note 1) |
| Final Report | 50 | 50 | 14 Jul 2020 | (see note 2) |
| Project Proposal | 10 | 10 | 14 Jul 2020 | (see note 3) |
| Reflective Diaries | 30 | 30 | 14 Jul 2020 | (see note 4) |
Notes
- Application Letter and Professional Resume - The examiner to advise on details of the application letter and professional resume via USQ Study Desk. These assessment items must be submitted at the end of week 1 of the semester.
- Examiner to advise on details of the final report via USQ StudyDesk. The final report is to be submitted in the last week of the term. Exact date will be advised at start of each semester by the examiner.
- Examiner to advise on details of the project report via USQ StudyDesk. Students intending to enrol in this course should communicate with the course examiner well in advance of the first week of the term in order to identify a suitable workplace. This project proposal needs to be submitted at least 10 days before the beginning of semester.
- Examiner to advise on the details of the reflective diaries via USQ StudyDesk. The reflective diary should be prepared and submitted by the student each week following attendance of the workplace.
Important assessment information
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Attendance requirements:
It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures and tutorials) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. This course involves gaining the equivalent of 15 days (or 105hrs) experience in an approved workplace. -
Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
To complete each of the assignments satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available for each assignment. -
Penalties for late submission of required work:
Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4) -
Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course. A satisfactory grade for this course requires the submission of experience declarations forms, signed by both the student and supervisor, and approval by the SCI3302 course coordinator of the work type and duration and the appropriateness of the supervisors to access and verify the type, duration and standard of work. To successfully complete this course the student must clearly demonstrate: at least the equivalent of 15 days (or 105 hrs) of general experience in the workplace; that the work performed to gain this experience was of a standard deemed satisfactory by the workplace supervisor, and that the experience gained must be general and not be limited to one specific activity in the workplace. -
Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
All students who satisfy the requirements of the course will be given a grade of P. Other students will be given either a Fail grade or an incomplete grade. -
Examination information:
There is no examination in this course. -
Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
There will be no Deferred or Supplementary examinations in this course. -
University Student Policies:
Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene University policies and practices. These policies can be found at .
Assessment notes
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Harvard (AGPS) is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use Harvard (AGPS) style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The Harvard (AGPS) style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide.