41015 Industry Experience 1
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Credit points: 3 cp
Subject level:
Undergraduate
Result type: Pass fail, no marksRequisite(s): 24 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10143 Bachelor of Information Technology (Co-op)
Description
The emphasis of this subject is learning by doing. The subject enables the student to apply and extend the knowledge foundations acquired in first session to workplace projects of the sponsoring organisation. In this process students understand where and how theoretical knowledge is applied and where workplace practice should inform theory. Students are mentored by both the industry professionals and university academics during this session. Students also participate in a number of formal and informal classes at the university and sponsoring organisations where they share their experiences and exchange ideas to enhance their practical learning.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Advance their theoretical knowledge of their chosen topic of study by working through workplace learning |
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| 2. | Relate and apply theoretical knowledge to industry practice |
Teaching and learning strategies
Learning comes from participation in workplace projects and solving workplace problems.
Content (topics)
Learning content depends on the placement.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Industry presentation
| Intent: | Communicate a summary and analysis of the overall workplace experience to an audience of peers, industry sponsors and academic mentors. |
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| Objective(s): | This assessment task addresses the following subject learning objectives (SLOs): 1 and 2 |
| Type: | Presentation |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 100% |
| Criteria: | Presentation skills Self review |
Minimum requirements
The student must satisfactorily complete all allocated workplace tasks.