95012 TD: Technologies reimagined in a complex world +
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Credit points: 8 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
Requisite(s): 36 credit points of completed study in any Bachelor's Degree OR 36 credit points of completed study in any Bachelor's Combined Degree OR 36 credit points of completed study in any Bachelor's Combined Honours
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Anti-requisite(s): 95004 TD: Technologies reimagined in a complex world
Description
This subject explores the profound impact of ubiquitous technologies on our behaviours, aspirations, and daily lives. Students develop skills in complex systems thinking, enabling them to navigate real-world challenges around technologies of everyday use and reimagine these technologies with proposals promoting inclusivity and sustainability. Students also engage with industry or community partners for practical experience, working in multidisciplinary teams on hands-on projects and collaborative workshops. This subject prepares students for innovation, sustainability, or community development careers, addressing complex challenges and driving systemic change. This subject also helps students explore the transformative power of technology and steer systems toward a more inclusive future.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
Upon successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
| 1. | Investigate a range of emerging ubiquitous technologies and analyse their impact on careers, organisations and communities |
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| 2. | Apply a selection of disciplinary and transdisciplinary research methods to investigate and map the complex impacts of an emerging technology in human societies |
| 3. | Generate reimagined technological responses to real-world challenges by integrating creative and analytic approaches from a range of disciplines with a focus on creating value through sustainable and entrepreneurial innovation |
| 4. | Develop a cohesive rationale for proposals and communicate these proposals/ideas to diverse audiences |
| 5. | Reflect on issues of ethics, values, sustainability and inclusivity in relation to technology and society |
Course intended learning outcomes (CILOs)
This subject contributes specifically to the development of the following course intended learning outcomes:
- Identify and evaluate complex challenges by analysing system dynamics, constraints, and potential leverage points, using disciplinary perspectives, evidence, and diverse viewpoints. (CII.1.1)
- 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.2.1)
- Practice mutual, responsible value creation, including the implementation of sustainable and entrepreneurial innovation. (CII.3.1)
- Communicate transdisciplinary ideas and solutions succinctly and persuasively using appropriate modalities. (CII.3.2)
- Develop reflexive connection with an evolving self, demonstrating ethical and intellectual positions that reflect well-considered values that enable greater purpose and inclusivity. (CII.4.1)
Teaching and learning strategies
This subject is offered in a blended mode with interactive plenaries, online modules and lectures, accompanied by interactive and collaborative tutorials, with regular opportunities for informal feedback from peers and academic staff.
Students will explore technology futures reimagined in a complex world from multiple disciplinary and intergenerational perspectives, by conducting their own research and engaging with a range of academic and industry/professional perspectives. Students will translate their learnings into practice by addressing a complex real-world challenge posed by an industry partner. As students collaborate in multidisciplinary teams and experiment with different disciplinary approaches to reimagine technologies, they have the opportunity to critically reflect on technology futures in their own disciplines and consider the implications to their future study and profession.
Content (topics)
? Reimagine technology
? Technology and creativity
? Technology and trust
? Privacy and security and ethics
? AI data and the real world
? Computing types
? Problem solving and futuristic thinking in the complex world
Assessment
Assessment task 1: From Foundations to Frontiers in Technology
| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1 and 2 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): CII.1.1 and CII.2.1 |
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| Type: | Quiz/test |
| Groupwork: | Individual |
| Weight: | 15% |
Assessment task 2: Navigating a world unplugged - a case study on life beyond technology
| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 4 and 5 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): CII.1.1, CII.3.2 and CII.4.1 |
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| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Group, group and individually assessed |
| Weight: | 35% |
Assessment task 3: Reimagining Technology for Societal Impact
| Objective(s): | This task addresses the following subject learning objectives: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 This assessment task contributes to the development of course intended learning outcome(s): CII.1.1, CII.2.1, CII.3.1, CII.3.2 and CII.4.1 |
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| Type: | Report |
| Groupwork: | Group, group and individually assessed |
| Weight: | 50% |
Minimum requirements
Students must attempt each assessment task and achieve an overall pass mark in order to pass this subject. A minimum of 80% of attendance of classes (as outlined in the timetable) is required.