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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 College Office - CSE |
| Discipline | College Office - CSE |
| Coordinator | Professor Julian Worrall |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
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| Online | 5 Week Session Jan B |
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- Key:
On-campus- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 2 | 20/7/2025 | 18/8/2025 | 7/9/2025 | 25/10/2025 |
| Semester 1 | 23/2/2025 | 24/3/2025 | 13/4/2025 | 31/5/2025 |
| Winter school | 1/6/2025 | 9/6/2025 | 22/6/2025 | 12/7/2025 |
| Spring school | 26/10/2025 | 10/11/2025 | 3/12/2025 | 10/1/2026 |
| 5 Week Session Jan B | 12/1/2025 | 19/1/2025 | 29/1/2025 | 15/2/2025 |
| Summer school | 31/12/2024 | 12/1/2025 | 27/1/2025 | 22/2/2025 |
| 5 Week Session Jun | 15/6/2025 | 22/6/2025 | 3/7/2025 | 19/7/2025 |
| Winter school (late) | 22/6/2025 | 10/7/2025 | 3/8/2025 | 13/9/2025 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2025 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2025 will be available from the 1st October 2024. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
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
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
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| 050101 | $578.00 | $578.00 | not applicable | $3,221.00 |
- Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
- HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
- FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UniConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
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
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Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
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