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SCPU4001: Industry and Community Science Project A

2024 unit information

In Industry and Community Project units students work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams on complex ‘real world’ problems under a theme developed in collaboration with industry and community partners. Briefed by the partners and guided by project supervisors, students use systems thinking approaches to design their own projects and engage in self-directed inquiry-based research to provide final recommendations. In this unit, students will develop their own professional identity through participation in communities of practice and reflective practice, together with an in-depth understanding of specific project-related matters. This experience will equip students with an agile mindset and skillset that will assist them to successfully navigate dynamic future environments and career paths. See the ICPU website for further information here: https://www.sydney.edu.au/students/industry-and-community-projects/4000-level-projects.html

Unit details and rules

Managing faculty or University school:

Science Faculty

Code SCPU4001
Academic unit Science Faculty
Credit points 6
Prerequisites:
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144 credit points of units of study and including a minimum of 24 credit points at the 3000- or 4000-level and 18 credit points of 3000- or 4000-level units from Science Table A
Corequisites:
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SCPU4002
Prohibitions:
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None
Assumed knowledge:
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Depth of knowledge in at least one Science discipline (completion of a major)

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

  • LO1. Demonstrate how analytical skills and knowledge acquired from discipline-based study may be applied to develop a deep understanding of the complex problem
  • LO2. Develop proficiency in collaboration with peers from diverse disciplinary backgrounds
  • LO3. Demonstrate advanced skills to critically analyse complex problems and co-design a feasible project with consideration to the needs of stakeholders, organisations and society
  • LO4. Apply effective communication strategies in professional settings using appropriate media

Unit availability

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Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Intensive February 2024
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive July 2024
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Session MoA ?  Location Outline ? 
Intensive February 2020
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Outline unavailable
Intensive July 2020
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive February 2021
Block mode Remote
Intensive July 2021
Block mode Remote
Intensive February 2022
Block mode Remote
Intensive July 2022
Block mode Remote
Intensive February 2023
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
Intensive February 2023
Block mode Remote
Intensive July 2023
Block mode Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney

Modes of attendance (MoA)

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