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UNE unit code: SCI310
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Unit information
In this rapidly changing technological environment, developing the ability to adapt and thrive is crucial.
In this unit, you will learn how digital technologies can be applied to current and nascent industries. You will explore computational modelling, data analysis methods and artificial intelligence and examine how these are being applied in different industries.
Building effective communication skills, you will demonstrate the extent and scope of how digital technologies are applied in current industries. You will also develop a firm understanding of the nature of scientific and manufacturing disciplines, especially relating to solving current and emerging problems, at a local and international level.
With both individual and group work, this unit will also help you build collaboration skills that are vital in the modern workforce, strengthening your position as an adaptable and essential employee.
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Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad understanding of the breadth and depth of how digital methods can be applied to current and nascent industries, such as computational modelling, data analysis methods, artificial intelligence and content creation;
- demonstrate effective communication skills to be able to explain the extent and scope of how digital methods are applied in current industries, and how they could be extended and/or developed to support emerging industries;
- demonstrate specialist knowledge in the use of multiple platforms in order to deliver effective technological communication to a relevant audience;
- demonstrate critical awareness of the cross-disciplinary nature of scientific and manufacturing disciplines, especially as relates to solving current and emerging problems both at a local and international level; and
- apply high level collaboration skills, allowing demonstration of competence in team work to develop and present solutions for current and emerging problems in a rapidly changing world.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Yes | 40% | All offerings | Essay to demonstrate students achievement of the listed learning outcomes. No. Words: 3000 |
| Assessment 1 | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Online Multiple Choice Quiz No. Words: 1000 |
| Project | Yes | 30% | All offerings | Group work project to develop a strategy to address a contemporary problem of interest to the students and which has relevance to broader society. Assess by a final presentation and peer assessment.
No. Words: 2000 |
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