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SID300 - Professional Practice in Science

2025

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Environmental Science

Credit Points

Equivalent Units

Prerequisites

Incompatible

Assumed Knowledge

120 credit points of the degree.

Unit Description

This repeatable unit enables students to develop discipline-specific professional skills and to establish and develop industry connections by undertaking a placement working in an area of applied science. It allows students to apply their scientific knowledge and skills within the context of a work-place environment, and assists them to develop the skills needed to operate as professional scientists.

Online enrolment is unavailable for this unit due to placement requirements. Students are required to discuss placement options with the lecturer at least 2 weeks before the start of the semester so suitable placement options can be arranged. To enrol, Special Enrolment is required through CDU Portal.

Assessment items are based on technical aspects of work undertaken and professional practices during the placement.

For individual domestic placements in S1 and S2 please contact Lindsay Hutley.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Acquisition of discipline-specific skills and a knowledge base working within a professional context.
2.	An awareness of how scientific knowledge and theory can be applied to practice in real world contexts
3.	Acquisition of generic skills and understandings necessary to work effectively within a professional context
4.	An awareness of the role of OH&S, EEO, cultural awareness, risk management and performance evaluation within a professional context.
5.	Development of a capacity for self reflection.
6.	An awareness of the importance of mentoring and leadership in a workplace environment

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Placement Plan	10%	1 - Acquisition of discipline-specific skills and a knowledge base working within a professional context. 3 - Acquisition of generic skills and understandings necessary to work effectively within a professional context'
2.	Professional Portfolio	20%	2 - An awareness of how scientific knowledge and theory can be applied to practice in real world contexts 3 - Acquisition of generic skills and understandings necessary to work effectively within a professional context 4 - An awareness of the role of OH&S, EEO, cultural awareness, risk management and performance evaluation within a professional context. 5 - Development of a capacity for self reflection. 6 - An awareness of the importance of mentoring and leadership in a workplace environment
3.	Professional Portfolio (if doing the unit for a second time)	15%	2 - An awareness of how scientific knowledge and theory can be applied to practice in real world contexts 3 - Acquisition of generic skills and understandings necessary to work effectively within a professional context 4 - An awareness of the role of OH&S, EEO, cultural awareness, risk management and performance evaluation within a professional context. 5 - Development of a capacity for self reflection. 6 - An awareness of the importance of mentoring and leadership in a workplace environment
4.	Placement Presentation	10%	1 - Acquisition of discipline-specific skills and a knowledge base working within a professional context. 3 - Acquisition of generic skills and understandings necessary to work effectively within a professional context
5.	Technical Report	60%	1 - Acquisition of discipline-specific skills and a knowledge base working within a professional context. 3 - Acquisition of generic skills and understandings necessary to work effectively within a professional context
6.	Technical Report (if doing the unit for a second time)	15%	1 - Acquisition of discipline-specific skills and a knowledge base working within a professional context. 3 - Acquisition of generic skills and understandings necessary to work effectively within a professional context

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2025	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2025	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR	View
2025	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2025	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR	View

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

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