University of Sydney Handbooks - 2020 Archive

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Learning Outcomes

Bachelor of Science / Doctor of Medicine

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 a coherent understanding by articulating the methods of science and explaining why current knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry.

Depth of disciplinary expertise

Critical thinking and Problem solving

 

 

2

Explain the role and relevance of science to society.

Depth of disciplinary expertise

Critical thinking and Problem solving

 

 

3

Exhibit depth and breadth of knowledge by demonstrating well-developed knowledge in at least one disciplinary area.

Depth of disciplinary expertise

Critical thinking and Problem solving

 

 

4

Demonstrate knowledge in at least one other disciplinary area.

Depth of disciplinary expertise

Critical thinking and Problem solving

 

 

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

 

 

6

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 problems or conduct an investigation.

Critical thinking and Problem solving

Information and Digital literacy

Inventiveness

 

8

Collect, accurately record, interpret and draw conclusions from data.

Critical thinking and Problem solving

Information and Digital literacy

 

 

9

Be effective communicators of reasoning, results, information, or arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purpose, and 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 being independent and self-directed learners.

Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity

Influence

 

 

11

Work effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context.

Communication (oral and written)

Cultural competence

Interdisciplinary effectiveness

Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity

12

Demonstrate knowledge of the regulatory frameworks relevant to their disciplinary area and personally practise ethical conduct.

Depth of disciplinary expertise

Cultural competence

Integrated professional, ethical and personal identity