Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Demonstrate the ability to conduct a project with independence in the context of a professional workplace.
2. Communicate clearly and coherently in a professional environment, both orally and in writing.
3. Analyse, apply and synthesise scientific knowledge, data and evidence in a professional context.
4. Exercise critical thinking and evidence-based judgment to enhance business and industry-related activities.
5. Develop insight into how professional development opportunities can enhance a career in Science and related disciplines.

Work Integrated Learning

Placements

All students engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a major component of the course

Other Information

Students wishing to undertake a Science Internship can find more information about available placements and frequently asked questions on the Science Internship web page .

To enhance learning and to access a wider array of perspectives, and to complete the Career Development Reflection, students are required to attend at least 10 hours of career development activities some of which will be outside of the course such as public lectures, conference presentations, etc. Students will be asked to formulate their own schedule of events in line with their availability, topic interests and location. These events can be offered in person, online, or a combination of both.

Indicative Assessment

1. Project proposal (null) [LO 1,2,3]
2. Internship report (null) [LO 1,2,3,4]
3. Oral presentation (null) [LO 1,2,3,4]
4. Career development reflection (null) [LO 5]
5. All four components of the assessment must be completed satisfactorily to meet the grade of Course Requirements Satisfied. (null) [LO null]

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Workload

For the 130 hours (6 units), 260 hours (12 units) over the relevant semester or session, in consultation with your Host Organisation Supervisor and ANU Supervisor, made up of approximately:

• 90 hours (6 units), 180 hours (12 units) of placement at the Host Organisation.
• 30 hours (6 units), 70 hours (12 units) of independent study (which includes the regular meetings with supervisors and the induction).
• 10 hours (6 & 12 units) of career development activities.

Students should organise regular meetings with the Host Supervisor and ANU Supervisor throughout the project. Students are required to attend an Internship Induction prior to the placement, and attend Fortnightly Internship Cohort Meetings facilitated by the Course Convenor throughout their placement.

Inherent Requirements

Not yet determined

Requisite and Incompatibility

You will need to contact the ANU College of Science and Medicine to request a permission code to enrol in this course.

Prescribed Texts

Where appropriate, students will be assigned additional readings by their ANU or Host Supervisors depending on their project and background knowledge.

Assumed Knowledge

Students must be enrolled in a science degree and have completed a minimum of 96 units with at least a Distinction average in Science courses. Enrolment will be dependent on a suitable placement and the availability of both an external and internal (ANU) supervisor.

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