STEM Experience unit (KAA206)

Online

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

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 1
Online	Semester 2
Online	Summer
Online	Spring
Online	Winter

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2026	16/3/2026	19/4/2026	13/6/2026
Summer	1/1/2026	12/1/2026	23/1/2026	14/2/2026
Spring	1/11/2026	16/11/2026	2/12/2026	2/1/2027
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026
Winter	14/6/2026	22/6/2026	24/6/2026	4/7/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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
050101	$592.00	$592.00	not applicable	$3,382.00

• 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.

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Teaching

Assessment	Planning for a STEM experience (20%)|Reflecting on STEM experience (40%)|Undertaking STEM experience (40%)
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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