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This course is designed to provide high quality studies in a wide range of science and technology disciplines. Students take introductory science and mathematics units, and can then select combinations of disciplines relevant to their interests and aspirations in a wide range of professions in science and technology. In addition, the course can be structured as a suitable entry degree for a range of postgraduate research degrees in maths and sciences, or professional courses such as teaching, dietetics and occupational therapy.
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Students have the opportunity to seek a semester long Work Integrated Learning placement with an industry partner relevant to the Science discipline.
Students, the WIL host organisation and the school's WIL Coordinator must complete a WIL documentation pack (which includes all required OSH and Risk Assessment documents) before the placement can commence.
Students are required to complete a placement which is equivalent to one semester of full-time study, or approximately 450 hours. Whilst attendance is negotiated with the WIL host organisation, typically students will be expected to attend 5 days a week for 12.
Students are required to have successfully completed all core units. Students must also have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 65 per cent or higher across their course, or have a WAM of 70 per cent or higher for the semester preceding their application. Successful applicants for the work placement must enrol in and complete the requirements for the unit CSI3345 Work Experience Project (in place of 4 electives). It is the responsibility of the student to conserve appropriate elective credit leading into their final year and to check any course duration issues that may occur from undertaking WIL in the summer school enrolment period.
Students are required to apply in writing to the Work Integrated Learning Coordinator (the student's Course Coordinator can advise who is the responsible staff member) upon successful completion of 240 credit points of study. Students should seek the advice of their Course Coordinator and the WIL Coordinator as to the appropriateness of pursuing the work placement option within their course structure, and also as to their eligibility to be considered. The WIL placement will typically take place in the final semester of study.
Students require written permission from the Work Integrated Learning coordinator to enrol in CSI3345 for the summer school enrolment period. Students are also advised not to enrol in any additional units whilst undertaking their Work Integrated Learning placement.
Failure to successfully complete CSI3345 Work Experience Project will necessitate completing 4 electives in the semester(s) following the unsuccessful placement.
Academic admission standard for the following entry pathways:
One or more of the majors in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the major for more information.
Students are required to complete 4 Core units, two 8-unit Majors, plus an approved combination of 4 Elective units (note the information on Work Integrated Learning Placements below before selecting Elective units). A maximum of 12 units at Level 1000 is permitted, and a minimum of 4 units at Level 3000 must be completed. Core units: The four Core units must be completed within the first year of study. Elective units: Students intending to seek admission to professional postgraduate courses such as Education must consult the Course Coordinator before selecting their 4 course-level electives. Elective units may be chosen from anywhere within the University. Note: Students applying for the Work Integrated Learning Placement option will undertake CSI3345 in place of the 4 Elective units.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| SCI1182 | Case Studies in Science | 15 |
| SCI1125 * | Professional Science Essentials | 15 |
| MAT1114 | Introductory Statistics | 15 |
| Plus 1 unit from: | ||
| SCI1187 ^ | Form and Function in Biology | 15 |
| SCI1183 ^ | Origins and Evolution of Life | 15 |
| SCC1123 ^ | Chemistry for the Life Sciences | 15 |
| SCP1111 ^ | Physics of Motion | 15 |
| SCP1112 ^ * | Waves and Electricity | 15 |
| Note: MAT1114 may be substituted for another approved mathematics unit. | ||
| Unit from Major | x 8 | 120 |
| Unit from Major | x 8 (Second Major) | 120 |
| For students who are NOT undertaking a Work Integrated Learning Placement | ||
| Elective Unit | x 4 | 60 |
| For students who ARE undertaking a Work Integrated Learning Placement | ||
| CSI3345 | Work Experience Project | 60 |
Note: Students should select their Majors in consultation with the Course Coordinator. Where a Core unit occurs in one or both Majors, or where units appear in both Majors, students will be required to discuss their unit selection with the Course Coordinator.
^ Core Option
* Students will be assessed to see if they have achieved the ECU minimum standard of English language proficiency in this unit. Students who don't meet the minimum standard will be provided with appropriate English language support and development.
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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