BTEC3251
30 units
3000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course provides the opportunity to complete a 10 week placement in a practicing biotechnology environment in the Private, Public or University sector. This experience will provide a different perspective and context for academic learning, and allows theory to be put into practice. The course requires students to integrate real world skills and experience with theoretical concepts and knowledge obtained during their program. Students will undertake work-integrated placement to position themselves for a career upon graduation. This is achieved through integrating real world skills and experience with work-integrated, experiential learning. Students will be able to undertake their work integrated learning placement in a broad spectrum of work environments (within or outside the University). Students are provided with a range of placement opportunities by the course coordinator.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply skills and knowledge from their studies to an authentic workplace environment.
2. Employ observational, analytical, communication and reporting skills regarding their workplace.
3. Apply and extend learning from biotechnology theory and laboratory practice to the workplace environment.
4. Reflect on the application of their theoretical knowledge to the practical requirements of a workplace.
5. Display an array of Biotechnological skills and knowledge within the workplace environment.
6. Evaluate the interactions between research and development and business in the Biotechnology sector.
Content
Placement in a biotechnology environment in the Private, Public or University sector. Students must complete a risk assessment and workplace induction as part of their placement.
Application of biotechnology theory and laboratory skills in a workplace environment.
Oral and written communication of biotechnology concepts.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Biotechnology program.
Assumed knowledge
Students undertaking this course should have completed all other courses in the Biotechnology degree program, that is, 200 units. Students must have successfully completed BIOL1002, BIOL2001, BIOL2002 and BIOL3001.
Assessment items
Proposal / Plan: Placement Outline Assessment
Report: Placement Report
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Presentation: Seminar
Written Assignment: CV and Letter of Application
Report: Supervisor's Report
Compulsory Requirements
Compulsory Placement and WHS Requirements:
- WHS Requirement - Students must complete a Workplace Safety Induction or Risk Assessment. - This must be completed prior to commencing Placement
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Field Study-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 35 hour(s) per week(s) for 10 week(s)
- Field study involves 10 weeks of full-time work placement experience in biotechnology environment (Private, Public or University sector).
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 12 hour(s) per week(s) for 1 week(s)
- Seminar presentation of the project to student peers and assessors.
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions.
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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