Making Science Work for You and Society: Capstone
UndergraduateMAQ-FOSX30002025
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 20 July 2025
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start dates
- 24 Feb 2025,
- 28 July 2025
- Price from
- $1,195
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- FEE-HELP available
Making Science Work for You and Society: Capstone
About this subject
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to
- Select and apply practical and/or theoretical techniques or tools from your discipline to conduct an investigation.
- Design and plan a professional cross-disciplinary investigation, using scientific thinking and creative strategies to devise and promote innovation.
- Explain the role and relevance of science in society, using examples from your and other scientific disciplines.
- Plan your next steps after graduation, through an appraisal of personal achievements and the current and projected work environment.
- Explain, with an employment and interview focus, how your study and achievements transfer to other contexts, orally and in writing.
- Work effectively, responsibly and safely, as an individual and as part of a team, applying knowledge of ethical principles and professional conduct.
- A week-by-week guide to the topics you will explore in this subject will be provided in your study materials.
How do the skills and knowledge you have acquired fit you for the next step beyond your degree? What is the role of scientific thinking in the workplace and in solving society’s problems? A major component of this unit is a cross-disciplinary project, in which you will collaborate with students from other majors in the Bachelor of Science. You will identify and practice employability and workplace skills, connecting your university experiences to career aspirations. By actively reflecting on prior learning and experiences, you will build and articulate a positive self-understanding, exploring opportunities and clarifying goals for the next stage of your career.
- Reflective writing (20%)
- Project presentation (20%)
- Pitch an idea (10%)
- Project plan (40%)
- Cross discipline consultation (10%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Core
- MAQ-BSC-DEG-2025 - Bachelor of Science
Prior study
You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:
Others
Pre-requisite Admission to BSc and 20cp at 3000 level
NCCW (2020 and onwards)
FOSE3000
Making Science Work for You and Society: Capstone
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
- 0.125 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following courses
UndergraduateMAQ-BSC-DEG