Course Outline
SCI700 Research/Industry Dissertation 1
Course Coordinator:Anthony Bedford (abedford@usc.edu.au) School:School of Science, Technology and Engineering
2024Trimester 1
UniSC Sunshine Coast |
Blended learning | Most of your course is on campus but you may be able to do some components of this course online. |
Online |
Online | You can do this course without coming onto campus. |
Please go to usc.edu.au for up to date information on the
teaching sessions and campuses where this course is usually offered.
What is this course about?
Description
In this course, you will embark on an industry-driven group project or pursue individual research (subject to approval). Under the guidance of academic and industry experts (if applicable), you'll master and apply specialised knowledge to deliver impactful projects. Whether in a team or as an individual researcher, this course enhances your employability, paving your way to professional practice or pioneering research.
How will this course be delivered?
| Activity | Hours | Beginning Week | Frequency |
| Blended learning | |||
| Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Workshop to debrief on project progress | 3hrs | Week 1 | 12 times |
| Online | |||
| Tutorial/Workshop 1 – Workshop to debrief on project progress | 3hrs | Week 1 | 12 times |
Course Topics
Topics covered will vary depending on student work. All work will include a detailed write-up as well as reflection
What level is this course?
700 Level (Specialised)
What is the unit value of this course?
24 units
How does this course contribute to my learning?
| Course Learning Outcomes On successful completion of this course, you should be able to... | Graduate Qualities Completing these tasks successfully will contribute to you becoming... | |
| 1 | Identify and apply specific discipline knowledge to plan, conduct and report project activities | Creative and critical thinker |
| 2 | Apply advanced research and technical skills to conduct project activities | Empowered |
| 3 | Report on project activities and outcomes using advanced written and verbal communication. | Engaged |
| 4 | Critically reflect and evaluate on your performance and the development of any outcomes | Creative and critical thinker |
| 5 | Demonstrate personal and professional responsibility for own learning and work outcomes | Engaged |
Am I eligible to enrol in this course?
Refer to the UniSC Glossary of terms for definitions of “pre-requisites, co-requisites and anti-requisites”.
Pre-requisites
Completed 84 credits which must include PRM701 and (BUS703 or BUS512 or BUS514 or BUS515 or HLT701 or PUB708)
Co-requisites
Not applicable
Anti-requisites
Not applicable
Specific assumed prior knowledge and skills (where applicable)
Not applicable
How am I going to be assessed?
Grading Scale
Standard Grading (GRD)
| High Distinction (HD), Distinction (DN), Credit (CR), Pass (PS), Fail (FL). |
Details of early feedback on progress
Each week students will provide updates on their progress. In addition , task 1 (proposal) feedback will provide guidance on work completed in Task 2 and Task 3.
Assessment tasks
| Delivery mode | Task No. | Assessment Product | Individual or Group | Weighting % | What is the duration / length? | When should I submit? | Where should I submit it? |
| All | 1 | Written Piece | Individual or Group | 25% | 1500 words or equivalent |
Week 5 | Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check |
| All | 2 | Negotiated Assessment | Individual or Group | 60% | Will vary depending on the project. Standard group project approx 2500-3000 words or equivalent |
Week 12 | Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check |
| All | 3 | Oral | Individual | 15% | 10 -15 min presentation |
Refer to Format | Online Assignment Submission with plagiarism check |
| All - Assessment Task 1:Project plan/proposal | |
| Goal: | Develop a plan or proposal for your project that is structured to allow for the successful achievement of your goals. |
| Product: | Written Piece |
| Format: | You will be required to submit a proposal of the project you are completing including outlining the responsibilities, expectations and evaluation mechanisms associated with your project. Due by week 5, but depending on the project, the proposal may be able to be submitted earlier. Refer to Canvas for more details |
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| All - Assessment Task 2:Project Deliverable(s) | |
| Goal: | The output of the work for this task will be based on the agreed proposed plan from Task 1. |
| Product: | Negotiated Assessment |
| Format: | Work on a real-world complex problem as a group (or individually on a research project), and evaluate the outcomes achieved against those planned at the outset of the project identified in the proposal. You are required to submit any source code created and other project deliverables as applicable. More details to be provided on Canvas. |
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| All - Assessment Task 3:Reflection and Presentation | |
| Goal: | To present the final outcome of the project/research |
| Product: | Oral |
| Format: | Oral presentation given as a group for group project work, or individual for research projects. You are expected to critically evaluate the skills gained through this project. The presentation is an opportunity to share the work and outcomes with your peers. Presentations will be held over weeks 12 and exam week. More details will be provided on Canvas |
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Directed study hours
A 12-unit course will have total of 150 learning hours which will include directed study hours (including online if required), self-directed learning and completion of assessable tasks. Student workload is calculated at 12.5 learning hours per one unit.
What resources do I need to undertake this course?
Please note: Course information, including specific information of recommended readings, learning activities, resources, weekly readings, etc. are available on the course Canvas site– Please log in as soon as possible.
Prescribed text(s) or course reader
Specific requirements
Not applicable
How are risks managed in this course?
What administrative information is relevant to this course?
Assessment: Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is the ethical standard of university participation. It ensures that students graduate as a result of proving they are competent in their discipline. This is integral in maintaining the value of academic qualifications. Each industry has expectations and standards of the skills and knowledge within that discipline and these are reflected in assessment.
Academic integrity means that you do not engage in any activity that is considered to be academic fraud; including plagiarism, collusion or outsourcing any part of any assessment item to any other person. You are expected to be honest and ethical by completing all work yourself and indicating in your work which ideas and information were developed by you and which were taken from others. You cannot provide your assessment work to others. You are also expected to provide evidence of wide and critical reading, usually by using appropriate academic references.
In order to minimise incidents of academic fraud, this course may require that some of its assessment tasks, when submitted to Canvas, are electronically checked through Turnitin. This software allows for text comparisons to be made between your submitted assessment item and all other work to which Turnitin has access.
Assessment: Additional Requirements
Eligibility for Supplementary Assessment Your eligibility for supplementary assessment in a course is dependent of the following conditions applying: The final mark is in the percentage range 47% to 49.4% The course is graded using the Standard Grading scale You have not failed an assessment task in the course due to academic misconduct
Assessment: Submission penalties
Submission penalties Penalties for late submission of assessment tasks If Standard graded course, add: Late submission of assessment tasks will be penalised at the following maximum rate: 5% (of the assessment task’s identified value) per day for the first two days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task 10% (of the assessment task’s identified value) for the third day 20% (of the assessment task’s identified value) for the fourth day and subsequent days up to and including seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task A result of zero is awarded for an assessment task submitted seven days from the date identified as the due date for the assessment task. Weekdays and weekends are included in the calculation of days late. To request an extension, you must contact your Course Coordinator and supply the required documentation to negotiate an outcome.
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Study help
For help with course-specific advice, for example what information to include in your assessment, you should first contact your tutor, then your course coordinator, if needed.
If you require additional assistance, the Learning Advisers are trained professionals who are ready to help you develop a wide range of academic skills. Visit the Learning Advisers web page for more information, or contact Student Central for further assistance: +61 7 5430 2890 or studentcentral@usc.edu.au.
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- Assessment: Courses and Coursework Programs
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- Supplementary Assessment
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General Enquiries
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In person:
- UniSC Sunshine Coast - Student Central, Ground Floor, Building C, 90 Sippy Downs Drive, Sippy Downs
- UniSC Moreton Bay - Service Centre, Ground Floor, Foundation Building, Gympie Road, Petrie
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- Email:studentcentral@usc.edu.au