University of Technology Sydney

C10330v5 Bachelor of Science Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation

Award(s): Bachelor of Science in (name of Science major) (BSc)
Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation (BCIInn)

UAC code: 609585 (Autumn session)
CRICOS code: 079759M
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 240
Course EFTSL: 5
Location: City campus

Overview
Career options
Innovation and Transdisciplinary program
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Pathway course
Assumed knowledge
Recognition of prior learning
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Other information

Overview

In the science component of this combined degree, students may select any one of nine different specialised programs leading to the award of a science degree naming the chosen discipline, or students may select a range of science subjects to tailor their study according to their interests.

Taking a transdisciplinary approach, the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation utilises multiple perspectives from diverse fields, integrating a range of industry experiences, real-world projects and self-initiated proposals, equipping graduates to address the wicked problems, complex challenges and untapped opportunities in today's world.

The flexibility of this course allows students to either specialise in a specific professional area or to develop skills and knowledge in a range of scientific disciplines. All majors aim to produce professional scientists with a thorough grounding in theory and highly adaptable and practical scientific, experimental and computational skills relevant to the discipline chosen.

By focusing on the high-level conceptual thinking and problem-solving practices that lead to the development of innovative, creative and entrepreneurial outcomes, students of the combined degree also gain leading edge capabilities that are highly valued in the globalised world, including dealing with critical and creative thinking, invention, complexity, innovation, future scenario building and entrepreneurship, and the ability to work on their own across disciplines. These creative intelligence competencies enable graduates to navigate in a rapidly changing world.

Career options

Graduates are highly versatile as they can work in almost any industry such as biotechnology, biomedical science, medical science, environmental management and forensics, mathematics, statistical modelling, chemistry, physics, nanotechnology and material science. Graduates could be employed to analyse traffic flow, calculate the optimum distribution of branches for major banks, set rates of insurance premiums, analyse the consumer demand for products, be part of a medical team working on groundbreaking research, determine the effectiveness of new drugs, evaluate the environmental impact of pollution or provide advice on the stock market.

By being creative thinkers, initiators of new ideas, scenario planners, global strategists, open network designers or sustainable futures innovators within their chosen field of study, graduates maximise the potential of their chosen profession, making them highly sought after graduates with the ability to identify and develop solutions to some of the most complex issues that face their disciplines and society.

Innovation and Transdisciplinary program

Transdisciplinarity and Innovation at UTS

All UTS students have the opportunity to develop distinctive capabilities around transdisciplinary thinking and innovation through the TD School. Transdisciplinary education at UTS brings together great minds from different disciplines to explore ideas that improve the way we live and work in the world. These offerings are unique to UTS and directly translate to many existing and emerging roles and careers.

Diploma in Innovation

The Diploma in Innovation (C20060) teaches innovation, supports personal transformation and provides the hard skills needed to support the inventors and inventions of the future. Students come out of the Diploma in Innovation, with the hard skills to create and support sectoral and societal transformation. Graduates are able to fluently integrate ideas, across professional disciplines and are inventors of the future.

All UTS undergraduate students (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation) can apply for the Diploma in Innovation upon admission in their chosen undergraduate degree. It is a complete degree program that runs in parallel to any undergraduate degree. The course is offered on a three-year, part-time basis, with subjects running in 3-week long intensive blocks in July, December and February sessions. More information including a link to apply is available at https://dipinn.uts.edu.au.

Transdisciplinary electives program

Transdisciplinary electives broaden students' horizons and supercharge their problem-solving skills, helping them to learn outside, beyond and across their degrees. Students enrolled in an undergraduate course that includes electives can choose to take a transdisciplinary subject (with the exception of students concurrently enrolled in the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation). More information about the TD Electives program is available here.

Course intended learning outcomes

1..1 Demonstrate theoretical and technical knowledge of broad science concepts and explain specialised disciplinary knowledge.
2..1 Evaluate scientific evidence and apply effective experimental design and/or mathematical reasoning, analysis, and critical thinking to apply science and/or mathematic methodologies to real world problems.
3..1 Work autonomously or in teams to address workplace or community problems utilising best scientific practice, with consideration to safety requirements and ethical guidelines
4..1 Design creative solutions to contemporary or complex scientific issues by incorporating innovative methods, reflective practices, and self-directed learning.
5..1 Present and communicate complex ideas and justifications using appropriate communication approaches from a variety of methods (oral, written, visual) to communicate with discipline experts, scientists, industry, and the general public.
6..1 Develop knowledge of Indigenous Australian contexts to inform professional cultural capabilities to work effectively with and for, Indigenous Australians within Scientific contexts.
CII.1.1 Identify and evaluate complex challenges by analysing system dynamics, constraints, and potential leverage points, using disciplinary perspectives, evidence, and diverse viewpoints.
CII.2.1 Identify, create, and employ a range of appropriate creative intelligence methods and boundary?crossing methodologies to construct and solve problems and generate transformative possibilities.
CII.3.1 Practice mutual, responsible value creation, including the implementation of sustainable and entrepreneurial innovation.
CII.3.2 Communicate transdisciplinary ideas and solutions succinctly and persuasively using appropriate modalities.
CII.4.1 Develop reflexive connection with an evolving self, demonstrating ethical and intellectual positions that reflect well?considered values that enable greater purpose and inclusivity.
CII.5.1 Critically reflect on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People’s contexts across innovation and entrepreneurship to inform professional capability and practices to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians.

Key

CII = Creative Intelligence and Innovation course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)

Admission requirements

Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.

The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

International students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

Pathway course

Successful completion of UTS College Diploma of Science guarantees entry into the course with credit recognition of prior learning.

Assumed knowledge

Mathematics; any two units of English.

At least two units of science relevant to the individual discipline chosen is recommended; Mathematics Extension 1 is recommended for those majoring in mathematics.

Recognition of prior learning

Students who have successfully completed the UTS College Diploma of Science, may be eligible to receive some credit points towards this course.

Course duration and attendance

Students can complete the course in four years of full-time study. Full-time attendance involves approximately 24 hours each week on campus. Students may also be able to complete the course part time, usually at the rate of two subjects a session (a 50 per cent load), taking eight years to complete. Part-time students are required to attend some classes in daytime hours.

Course structure

The creative intelligence and innovation component consists of 96 credit points. The creative intelligence and innovation subjects are undertaken in accelerated form within July and Summer sessions during the first three years of study, and through one full year of study after completion of the professional degree. The Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation is not offered as a separate degree, but is completed only in combination with the professional degree program.

Industrial training/professional practice

In the final year of the Bachelor of Creative Intelligence and Innovation, students can undertake between 6 and 12 credit points of internship (work experience) that relates to innovation within their research, career development or core degree specialisations. For students undertaking 12 credit points of internship, international internships may be negotiated.

This course involves significant industry engagement as part of the learning process. Students may be required to relinquish intellectual property when they opt in to certain industry-related experiences, particularly relating to internships and capstone projects.

Course completion requirements

CBK92380 Stream choice BSc BCII 144cp
STM90839 Core subjects (Creative Intelligence and Innovation) 96cp
Total 240cp

Course program

The majors available and the course programs for each major are shown below.

List of majors
MAJ01170 Environmental Sciences   72cp
MAJ01189 Chemistry   48cp
MAJ01190 Physics   48cp
MAJ01191 Mathematics   48cp
MAJ01192 Biotechnology   72cp
MAJ01193 Medical Science   72cp
STM91867 Flexible Life and Environmental Sciences Stream   144cp
STM91868 Flexible Chemical and Physical Sciences Stream   144cp
Chemistry major
Year 1
Autumn session
33130 Mathematics 1   6cp
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
68101 Physics 1   6cp
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues   6cp
July session
81511 Problems to Possibilities   8cp
Spring session
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
33230 Mathematics 2   6cp
68201 Physics 2   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics 6cp  
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology 6cp  
91123 Nature and Evolution 6cp  
41039 Programming 1 6cp  
Summer session
81512 Creative Practice and Methods   8cp
Year 2
Autumn session
65202 Organic Chemistry 1   6cp
65307 Physical Chemistry 1   6cp
65306 Analytical Chemistry 1   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92190 Sub-major choice (Chemistry) 24cp  
July session
81513 Past, Present, Future of Innovation   8cp
Spring session
65508 Organic Chemistry 2   6cp
65411 Inorganic Chemistry 1   6cp
65409 Analytical Chemistry 2   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92190 Sub-major choice (Chemistry) 24cp  
Year 3
February session
81514 Creativity and Complexity   8cp
Autumn session
65509 Inorganic Chemistry 2   6cp
65001 Medicinal Chemistry   6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
CBK92190 Sub-major choice (Chemistry) 24cp  
July session
81515 Leading Innovation   8cp
Spring session
Select 24 credit points from the following:   24cp
CBK90232 Electives (Science UG) 24cp  
December session
81516 Initiatives and Entrepreneurship   8cp
Summer session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81550 Designing Your Future 6cp  
81522 Innovation Internship A 6cp  
Year 4
Autumn session
81531 Industry Innovation Project   12cp
March session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81524 Transdisciplinary Practice at the Cutting Edge 6cp  
81528 New Knowledge-making Lab 6cp  
July session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81525 Innovation Internship B 6cp  
81523 Speculative Start-up 6cp  
Spring session
81532 Creative Intelligence Capstone   12cp
August session
81521 Envisioning Futures   6cp
Physics major
Year 1
Autumn session
33130 Mathematics 1   6cp
68101 Physics 1   6cp
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
60101 Chemistry and Materials Science 6cp  
65111 Chemistry 1 6cp  
July session
81511 Problems to Possibilities   8cp
Spring session
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
33230 Mathematics 2   6cp
68201 Physics 2   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics 6cp  
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology 6cp  
91123 Nature and Evolution 6cp  
41039 Programming 1 6cp  
Summer session
81512 Creative Practice and Methods   8cp
Year 2
Autumn session
68075 Advanced Materials   6cp
68416 Computational Physics   6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
CBK92192 Sub-major choice (Physics) 24cp  
July session
81513 Past, Present, Future of Innovation   8cp
Spring session
68412 Physics of Energy   6cp
68413 Quantum Physics   6cp
68206 Optics   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92192 Sub-major choice (Physics) 24cp  
Year 3
February session
81514 Creativity and Complexity   8cp
Autumn session
Select 24 credit points from the following:   24cp
CBK90232 Electives (Science UG) 24cp  
July session
81515 Leading Innovation   8cp
Spring session
68513 Nanoscale and Quantum Photonics   6cp
68320 Nanofabrication and Nanocharacterization Techniques   6cp
68606 Solid-state Science and Quantum Devices   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK92192 Sub-major choice (Physics) 24cp  
December session
81516 Initiatives and Entrepreneurship   8cp
Summer session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81550 Designing Your Future 6cp  
81522 Innovation Internship A 6cp  
Year 4
Autumn session
81531 Industry Innovation Project   12cp
March session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81524 Transdisciplinary Practice at the Cutting Edge 6cp  
81528 New Knowledge-making Lab 6cp  
July session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81525 Innovation Internship B 6cp  
81523 Speculative Start-up 6cp  
Spring session
81532 Creative Intelligence Capstone   12cp
August session
81521 Envisioning Futures   6cp
Biotechnology major
Year 1
Autumn session
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics   6cp
33116 Design, Data, and Decisions   6cp
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues   6cp
July session
81511 Problems to Possibilities   8cp
Spring session
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
91123 Nature and Evolution   6cp
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology   6cp
91132 Molecular Biology   6cp
Summer session
81512 Creative Practice and Methods   8cp
Year 2
Autumn session
91314 General Microbiology   6cp
91142 Biotechnology   6cp
91707 Fundamentals of Pharmacology   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
65202 Organic Chemistry 1 6cp  
91320 Metabolic Biochemistry 6cp  
91168 Ecological Genetics 6cp  
July session
81513 Past, Present, Future of Innovation   8cp
Spring session
21214 Business and Social Impact   6cp
91401 Immunology   6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
91159 Environmental Remediation 6cp  
65508 Organic Chemistry 2 6cp  
91830 Human Pathophysiology 6cp  
91705 Medical Devices and Diagnostics 6cp  
Year 3
February session
81514 Creativity and Complexity   8cp
Autumn session
CBK90232 Electives (Science UG)   24cp
July session
81515 Leading Innovation   8cp
Spring session
91369 Biobusiness   6cp
91368 Bioreactors and Bioprocessing   6cp
91817 Medical Biotechnology   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
79006 Intellectual Property Commercialisation 6cp  
22108 Accounting and Accountability 6cp  
December session
81516 Initiatives and Entrepreneurship   8cp
Summer session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81550 Designing Your Future 6cp  
81522 Innovation Internship A 6cp  
Year 4
Autumn session
81531 Industry Innovation Project   12cp
March session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81528 New Knowledge-making Lab 6cp  
81524 Transdisciplinary Practice at the Cutting Edge 6cp  
July session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81525 Innovation Internship B 6cp  
81523 Speculative Start-up 6cp  
Spring session
81532 Creative Intelligence Capstone   12cp
August session
81521 Envisioning Futures   6cp
Medical Science major
Year 1
Autumn session
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics   6cp
33116 Design, Data, and Decisions   6cp
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues   6cp
July session
81511 Problems to Possibilities   8cp
Spring session
65212 Chemistry 2   6cp
91123 Nature and Evolution   6cp
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology   6cp
91132 Molecular Biology   6cp
Summer session
81512 Creative Practice and Methods   8cp
Year 2
Autumn session
91320 Metabolic Biochemistry   6cp
91314 General Microbiology   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
91142 Biotechnology 6cp  
91168 Ecological Genetics 6cp  
91500 Histology 6cp  
91707 Fundamentals of Pharmacology 6cp  
65001 Medicinal Chemistry 6cp  
CBK92223 Chemistry choice 6cp  
91563 Haematology   6cp
July session
81513 Past, Present, Future of Innovation   8cp
Spring session
91401 Immunology   6cp
Select 18 credit points from the following:   18cp
91822 Human Genetics and Precision Medicine 6cp  
91830 Human Pathophysiology 6cp  
91195 Epidemiology and Pathogenesis of Infections 6cp  
91178 Applications of Molecular Biology 6cp  
91705 Medical Devices and Diagnostics 6cp  
CBK92224 Chemistry choice 6cp  
Year 3
February session
81514 Creativity and Complexity   8cp
Autumn session
CBK90232 Electives (Science UG)   24cp
July session
81515 Leading Innovation   8cp
Spring session
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
91705 Medical Devices and Diagnostics 6cp  
91709 Advanced Pharmacology 6cp  
91827 Advanced Medical Biochemistry 6cp  
91826 Advanced Haematology and Pathology Diagnosis 6cp  
91829 Microbiology Diagnosis   6cp
91180 Immunology and Human Health   6cp
December session
81516 Initiatives and Entrepreneurship   8cp
Summer session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81550 Designing Your Future 6cp  
81522 Innovation Internship A 6cp  
Year 4
Autumn session
81531 Industry Innovation Project   12cp
March session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81524 Transdisciplinary Practice at the Cutting Edge 6cp  
81528 New Knowledge-making Lab 6cp  
July session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81525 Innovation Internship B 6cp  
81523 Speculative Start-up 6cp  
Spring session
81532 Creative Intelligence Capstone   12cp
August session
81521 Envisioning Futures   6cp
Mathematics major
Year 1
Autumn session
33130 Mathematics 1   6cp
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
68101 Physics 1   6cp
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues   6cp
July session
81511 Problems to Possibilities   8cp
Spring session
37161 Probability and Random Variables   6cp
33230 Mathematics 2   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
65212 Chemistry 2 6cp  
68201 Physics 2 6cp  
91123 Nature and Evolution 6cp  
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics 6cp  
91400 Human Anatomy and Physiology 6cp  
37242 Introduction to Optimisation   6cp
Summer session
81512 Creative Practice and Methods   8cp
Year 2
Autumn session
37233 Linear Algebra   6cp
37252 Regression and Linear Models   6cp
41039 Programming 1   6cp
37181 Discrete Mathematics   6cp
July session
81513 Past, Present, Future of Innovation   8cp
Spring session
35007 Real Analysis   6cp
37262 Mathematical Statistics   6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
CBK92191 Sub-major choice (Mathematics) 24cp  
Year 3
February session
81514 Creativity and Complexity   8cp
Autumn session
37234 Complex Analysis   6cp
Select 12 credit points from the following:   12cp
CBK92191 Sub-major choice (Mathematics) 24cp  
37335 Differential Equations   6cp
July session
81515 Leading Innovation   8cp
Spring session
CBK90232 Electives (Science UG)   24cp
December session
81516 Initiatives and Entrepreneurship   8cp
Summer session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81550 Designing Your Future 6cp  
81522 Innovation Internship A 6cp  
Year 4
Autumn session
81531 Industry Innovation Project   12cp
March session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81521 Envisioning Futures 6cp  
81528 New Knowledge-making Lab 6cp  
July session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81525 Innovation Internship B 6cp  
81523 Speculative Start-up 6cp  
Spring session
81532 Creative Intelligence Capstone   12cp
August session
81521 Envisioning Futures   6cp
Environmental Sciences major
Year 1
Autumn session
65111 Chemistry 1   6cp
33116 Design, Data, and Decisions   6cp
91161 Cell Biology and Genetics   6cp
91107 The Biosphere   6cp
July session
81511 Problems to Possibilities   8cp
Spring session
91123 Nature and Evolution   6cp
65621 Environmental Chemistry   6cp
91132 Molecular Biology   6cp
60006 Scientific Perspectives for Global Issues   6cp
Summer session
81512 Creative Practice and Methods   8cp
Year 2
Autumn session
91154 Ecology   6cp
91100 Urban Sustainability and Resilience   6cp
91168 Ecological Genetics   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
91314 General Microbiology 6cp  
65306 Analytical Chemistry 1 6cp  
July session
81513 Past, Present, Future of Innovation   8cp
Spring session
91159 Environmental Remediation   6cp
91270 Plant Physiology and Climate Change   6cp
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
91178 Applications of Molecular Biology 6cp  
65409 Analytical Chemistry 2 6cp  
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
CBK90232 Electives (Science UG) 24cp  
Year 3
February session
81514 Creativity and Complexity   8cp
Autumn session
Select 24 credit points from the following:   24cp
91309 Biodiversity Conservation 6cp  
91118 Fish Biology and Fisheries 6cp  
91120 GIS and Remote Sensing 6cp  
91116 Australian Wildlife and Management 6cp  
91145 Environmental Protection and Management 6cp  
91126 Coral Reef Ecosystems 6cp  
91156 Ocean Systems and Climate Change 6cp  
91121 Aquatic Ecosystems 6cp  
July session
81515 Leading Innovation   8cp
Spring session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
65409 Analytical Chemistry 2 6cp  
91178 Applications of Molecular Biology 6cp  
91155 Stream and Lake Assessment 6cp  
Select 18 credit points from the following:   18cp
CBK90232 Electives (Science UG) 24cp  
December session
81516 Initiatives and Entrepreneurship   8cp
Summer session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81550 Designing Your Future 6cp  
81522 Innovation Internship A 6cp  
Year 4
Autumn session
81531 Industry Innovation Project   12cp
March session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81521 Envisioning Futures 6cp  
81528 New Knowledge-making Lab 6cp  
July session
Select 6 credit points from the following:   6cp
81525 Innovation Internship B 6cp  
81523 Speculative Start-up 6cp  
Spring session
81532 Creative Intelligence Capstone   12cp
August session
81521 Envisioning Futures   6cp

Other information

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