SCIEN371-21X (HAM)

Science Work Placement

30 Points

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Division of Health Engineering Computing & Science
School of Science

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Karsten Zegwaard

Karsten Zegwaard
4892
E.G.16A
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karsten.zegwaard@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: clare.hewins@waikato.ac.nz
: jewal.morrison@waikato.ac.nz
: levonne.pilott@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: cheryl.ward@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper is the work placement for the BSc(Tech) degree and is undertaken during the summer at the end of the second year. Students undertake 400 hours of work experience, usually over the summer period, relevant to their discipline of study and are usually paid seasonal wage rates during the work placement

Securing a placements occurs through the combined efforts of student's own connections and job seeking efforts, the assistance of the WIL Coordinators, opportunities provided on the MyWIL platform, and supported with learning from the SCIEN270 paper. Work placement activities must be relevant to the students degree discipline and be at least 400 hours. Assessment is based on assessment items set during the placement (some are compulsory assignments) and student work performance evaluation.

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Paper Structure

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Students are required to have successfully completed SCIEN270 in order to commence this paper. The work placement is intended to develop professional skills through relevant work in a professional workplace where students work alongside professional scientists. Work placements allow students to observe professional practice and workplace cultures and consider potential careers. Students will be provided opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learnt at university and develop technical knowledge and skills, interpersonal skills, and a professional work ethic.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • To be able to set meaningful and measurable learning objectives for their work placements and reflect on their learning progress
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  • Evidence the ability to put science knowledge into meaningful practice in an authentic science context
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  • Engage in technical writing and complete a technical report of the work undertaken
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  • Be familiar with workplace-specific health & safety requirements and responsibilities
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  • Be able to maintain a professional profile
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  • Describe and engage with organizational communication and management structures
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Assessment

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Assessment of student learning is based on the completion of five assessment items. This paper is wholly internally assessed. The 'Placement Brief & Health & Safety assignment', and 'Technical Report assignments' are compulsory - failure to submit this report will result in an IC grade for the paper. Student assignments comprises 80% of the grade (assignments detailed below) with the remaining 20% deriving from the student's work performance evaluation. Additional details of the assignments will be provided on Moodle.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Placement Brief and H&S assignment
26 Nov 2021
No set time
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
2. Learning Objectives: Part 1, setting objectives
3 Dec 2021
No set time
0
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Reflection on a key issue
14 Jan 2022
No set time
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
4. Report on organisational awarness
21 Jan 2022
No set time
15
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
5. Learning Objectives: Part 2, reflection on objectives
11 Feb 2022
No set time
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Update of LinkedIn profile
18 Feb 2022
No set time
5
  • Other: Submission assumed automatic on the due date
7. Technical Report Draft
25 Feb 2022
No set time
0
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
8. Technical Report Final
25
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
✔
9. Student Work Performance
20
  • Other: Facilitated by the WIL Coordinator
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Online Support

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This paper has a Moodle page (http://elearn.waikato.ac.nz) where you will be able to access pdfs and assessment materials. There are also discussion forums where you can both ask and answer questions. All assignments (except LinkedIn) are submitted through Moodle.

PLEASE NOTE: Moodle will be used for class notices, it is your responsibility to check the site regularly and read the Moodle email notifications. Instructions provided on Moodle and in lectures are considered to be given to the class as a whole.
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Workload

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This paper requires 10 weeks (minimum 400 hours) of work experience at an approved subject-related organisation.The paper is typically undertaken during summer at the end of the second year, commencing after the end-of-year exams.Variations to start dates must be approved by the Paper Convenor.

Please note that this is a 30 point paper, not a 15 point paper, and the assessment workload will reflect that of 30 points.


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Linkages to Other Papers

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A preceding compulsory paper is SCIEN270. If the student continues on to do MSc(Tech), SCIEN371 links to SCIEN570 and SCIEN579.
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Prerequisite(s)

Prerequisites: SCIEN279, SCIEN270 or SCIE279

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restrictions: SCIE371, SCIE372, SCIE373 and SCIE374

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