Enrolment in this unit is by special arrangement and is normally used for one-off approved study activities undertaken by cohorts of students.
Introduction
The unit will enable students to develop a sound understanding of the role, relevance and application of STEM to organisations, environments and communities through problem solving and directed tasks. The STEM experience provides an opportunity for students to gain experience and demonstrate personal and professional responsibility, including self-motivation and independent learning, working cooperatively and respectfully with colleagues, and exercising professional judgement within relevant codes of ethics.
Summary
| Unit name | STEM Experience |
| Unit code | KAA206 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Sciences and Engineering Sciences and Engineering Office |
| Discipline | Office of Sciences and Engineering |
| Coordinator | Professor Sebastien Meffre |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the role and relevance of science in society.
- Demonstrate the application of knowledge in at least one STEM disciplinary area.
- Communicate scientific information, or arguments, to a range of audiences.
- Demonstrate being an independent and self-directed learner.
- Working effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context and personally practicing ethical conduct.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Assessment | Planning for a STEM experience (20%)|Reflecting on STEM experience (40%)|Undertaking STEM experience (40%) |
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| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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