Monash Faculty of Science Co-Curriculum Program
Please note that this is a 0 credit point unit (non DEEWR reportable) established as a Co-Curriculum program, as
approved by the Monash University Education Committee (UEC).
The Monash Co-Curriculum Program
Investigate (INV) Category
Program Summary (AHEGS text):
The Faculty of Science Student Industry Placement Program provides students with an opportunity to work
independently with an industry partner on a short-term research project aligned with their area-of-study. The
program provides students with valuable industry and careers experience and enables them to apply their
degree-related knowledge and skills to real-life contexts, thereby developing or further enhancing their
problem-solving, leadership and communication skills.
Credit Point Value:
0
Prerequisites and Prohibitions:
No particular restrictions.
Faculty must publish entry process/selection criteria
if any quota is put in place.
Lead / Primary Teaching Responsible
Organisational Unit:
Science Faculty, Monash University Clayton campus
Process:
See Figure 1
Student Attributes:
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Discipline knowledge:
- An advanced level of understanding of at least one
specialized area of contemporary science, with a
capacity to apply this knowledge
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Quantitative literacy:
- Collect, organize, analyze and interpret data
meaningfully, using mathematical and statistical
tools as appropriate to the discipline of
specialization
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Ethical, social and international understanding:
- An understanding of how scientists, working in a
world-wide community, build upon and recognize
the work of others
- An awareness of OHS issues relating to scientific
research
- An appreciation of the role and benefits of science
in society
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Management of self, others and tasks:
- Have a capacity to evaluate their own performance
- Be able to appropriately plan and carry out tasks
- Be able to work collaboratively and effectively with
individuals and in teams
Minimum Requirements:
Accreditation is offered to students enrolled in the
Science Faculty (both single- and double-degree
students) who successfully undertake placement as part
of the Science Industry Placement Program (SIPP). This
includes:
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Documented program learning outcomes, which
focus explicitly on the development of research
skills and awareness of research.
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Documented, publicised participation
requirements.
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A program convenor that is a Monash
member of staff.
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Minimum of 30 hours participation (maximum
80 hours) in the program.
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0 credit point unit in Callista, used to record
successful completion by students.
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For University-wide programs, requests for
approval must be submitted to the appropriate
Monash committee. Reports that summarise
approvals will then be submitted to Academic
Board for noting.
Outcomes:
The unit satisfies the requirements of the Research aspect
of the Investigate Category of the Monash Co-Curriculum
Program, as follows:
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Students will integrate knowledge and skills
gained in university studies with industry-based
research projects
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Students will develop and apply personal
attributes and generic skills relevant to scientific
research
•
Students will develop skills and attributes
required for effective teamwork on research
projects
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Students will augment, expand and contextualize
discipline-related knowledge
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Students will enhance and apply their scientific
and/ or technical skills
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Students will improve skills in communicating
and reporting research project outcomes
Figure 1: Preparation and Organization of Monash Science Faculty Co-Curriculum Program (INV1000)