Subject description

This subject will provide students the opportunity to develop and hone both technical and professional skills relevant to industry. Students will: Gain an understanding of the industry workplace environment and concepts of team project management Carry out project work and group research to devise a solution to a real-world problem … For more content click the Read More button below. Develop skills in writing grants or tenders, ethics applications, scientific licences, safety documents, budgets and reports relevant to industry (ecological management plans, recovery plans, survey reports), with a focus on developing knowledge about legislation and policy requirements. Reflect on their own career readiness, building professional knowledge and skills Communicate science perspectives and knowledge to a range of audiences using current information technologies.

Enrolment rules

Pre-Requisite

Tutorial enrolment

Students can enrol online via the Tutorial Enrolment link in SOLS

Delivery

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Teaching staff

Subject coordinators

Engagement hours

Contact Hours:3 hours per week

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate knowledge and skills associated with field work and survey techniques relevant to industry in ecology.
2.
Demonstrate skills in writing applications and reports relevant to industry in ecology.
3.
Demonstrate skills necessary for communicating scientific ideas and outcomes with the community.

Assessment details

Project management Quiz
Project Proposal and peer feedback
Field Assessments Skills
Edited CV and critical reflection assessment
Science communication presentation & media piece assessment

Work integrated learning

Applied WIL:This subject has "Applied WIL". Students in this subject will experience both coursework and a work-related opportunity that typically includes interaction and feedback with industry.

Textbook information

There is no textbook assigned to this subject for purchase, please refer to your subject outline for information on required readings

Contact details

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