University of Sydney Handbooks - 2019 Archive

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Learning Outcomes

Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Advanced Studies

On successful completion of the program students will be able to:

No. Course Learning Outcome Graduate Quality Graduate Quality Graduate Quality Graduate Quality
1  Demonstrate an advanced, coherent understanding of the methods and processes of science as a creative endeavour.  Depth of disciplinary expertise  Critical thinking and Problem solving    
2 Explain the role and relevance of science to society across a range of cultural settings.  Depth of disciplinary expertise  Critical thinking and Problem solving  Cultural competence  
3  Exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge by demonstrating advanced knowledge in at least one disciplinary area and well-developed knowledge in at least one other discipline.  Depth of disciplinary expertise  Critical thinking and Problem solving    
4  Demonstrate the potential to make original contributions to knowledge.  Depth of disciplinary expertise  Critical thinking and Problem solving  Inventiveness  
5  Critically analyse and solve problems by gathering, synthesising and critically evaluating information from a range of sources.  Critical thinking and Problem solving  Information and Digital literacy  Inventiveness  
6  Identify research questions, design and plan an investigation.  Critical thinking and Problem solving  Information and Digital literacy  Inventiveness  
7  Select and apply practical, conceptual and/or theoretical techniques or tools in order to formulate and model complex problems or conduct an independent investigation.  Critical thinking and Problem solving Information and Digital literacy  Inventiveness  
8  Collect, accurately record, interpret and draw conclusions from data and research findings.  Critical thinking and Problem solving  Information and Digital literacy    
9  Be effective communicators of reasoning, results, information, or arguments, to informed professional audiences using a variety of modes.  Critical thinking and Problem solving  Communication (oral and written)  Inventiveness  Influence
10  Be accountable for their own learning and scientific work by demonstrating initiative and intellectual independence.  Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity      
11  Collaborate effectively and work responsibly and safely in an individual or team context.  Communication (oral and written)  Cultural competence  Interdisciplinary effectiveness  Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity
12  Comply with regulatory frameworks relevant to their disciplinary area and personally practise ethical conduct.  Depth of disciplinary expertise  Cultural competence  Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity