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EESC3000 – PACE: In Earth and Environmental Sciences
2023 – Session 1, In person-placement, North Ryde
General Information
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| Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
John Alroy
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| Credit points |
Credit points
10
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| Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
160 cp at 1000 level or above including ENVS2364
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| Corequisites |
Corequisites
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| Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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| Unit description |
Unit description
This PACE unit provides an opportunity for students to engage with the community through a variety of activities that are mutually beneficial for students and the organisations that host them. Activities can be undertaken by individuals or groups and could involve engagement with public-sector agencies, companies, industry partners, not-for-profit organisations, education providers, and the Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences in relation to research and teaching initiatives. Organisations could be based locally, regionally, or internationally, and engagement could occur online as well as in person. Students will gain skills that make them more employable and provide them with a larger view of careers and where their degree can take them. All students planning to enrol in EESC3000 must apply for Special Approval and consult with PACE and the Unit Convenor(s) by: (1) self-enrolling in the pre-enrolment iLearn Community Unit; (2) reviewing all available information in the pre-enrolment iLearn Community Unit. Visit Employability Connect for important information on this unit. |
Important Academic Dates
Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
- ULO1: demonstrate effective self-directed learning and team work interpersonal skills and apply geoscientific principles to integrate and interpret data to solve real world problems
- ULO2: engage with community and industry partners and combine discipline-specific knowledge and a students' skill set to develop employability and citizenship
- ULO3: practice scientific and professional responsibilities including adherence to required standards of workplace safety and ethics
- ULO4: effectively use written, verbal and digital scientific communication mediums to summarise and present complex information appropriately for diverse audiences, including government and the community
General Assessment Information
General Faculty Policy on assessment submission deadlines and late submissions:
Assessments must be submitted at the specified times on their due dates. Should these assessments be missed due to illness or misadventure, students should apply for Special Consideration.
Assessments not submitted by the due date will receive penalties in accord with University policy, unless Special Consideration has been requested and granted
PACE Portfolio
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
This hurdle assessment task includes preparing a CV, cover letter writing, and preparing a risk assessment and management plan.
Reflective Journal
The journal will describe the PACE activity and placement as it proceeds.
Poster Presentation
The poster will outline the results of the PACE activity and placement. It will involve a scheduled oral presentation of a poster.
Final Report
The Final Report is a written assignment that will follow up on the poster presentation. It will describe your learning experiences during your PACE activity and placement.
Assessment Tasks
| Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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| PACE Portfolio | 15% | Yes | 17/03/23 |
| Reflective Journal | 20% | No | 26/05/23 |
| Poster presentation | 20% | No | 30/05/23 |
| Final report | 45% | No | 04/06/23 |
PACE Portfolio
Assessment Type 1: Portfolio
Indicative Time on Task 2: 15 hours
Due: 17/03/23
Weighting: 15%
This is a hurdle assessment task (see assessment policy for more information on hurdle assessment tasks)
This hurdle assessment task includes preparing a CV, cover letter writing, preparing a risk assessment and management plan
On successful completion you will be able to:
- engage with community and industry partners and combine discipline-specific knowledge and a students' skill set to develop employability and citizenship
- effectively use written, verbal and digital scientific communication mediums to summarise and present complex information appropriately for diverse audiences, including government and the community
Reflective Journal
Assessment Type 1: Reflective Writing
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 26/05/23
Weighting: 20%
A reflective journal of the PACE activity and placement.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- demonstrate effective self-directed learning and team work interpersonal skills and apply geoscientific principles to integrate and interpret data to solve real world problems
- engage with community and industry partners and combine discipline-specific knowledge and a students' skill set to develop employability and citizenship
Poster presentation
Assessment Type 1: Presentation
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 30/05/23
Weighting: 20%
A poster presentation on the PACE activity and placement.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- engage with community and industry partners and combine discipline-specific knowledge and a students' skill set to develop employability and citizenship
- practice scientific and professional responsibilities including adherence to required standards of workplace safety and ethics
- effectively use written, verbal and digital scientific communication mediums to summarise and present complex information appropriately for diverse audiences, including government and the community
Final report
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 14 hours
Due: 04/06/23
Weighting: 45%
A final report on the PACE activity and placement.
On successful completion you will be able to:
- engage with community and industry partners and combine discipline-specific knowledge and a students' skill set to develop employability and citizenship
- practice scientific and professional responsibilities including adherence to required standards of workplace safety and ethics
- effectively use written, verbal and digital scientific communication mediums to summarise and present complex information appropriately for diverse audiences, including government and the community
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
- the academic teaching staff in your unit for guidance in understanding or completing this type of assessment
- the Writing Centre for academic skills support.
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
Delivery and Resources
This PACE unit provides an opportunity for students to engage with the community through a variety of activities that are mutually beneficial for students and the organisations that host them. Activities can be undertaken by individuals or groups and could involve engagement with public-sector agencies, companies, industry partners, not-for-profit organisations, education providers, and the School of Natural Sciences in relation to research and teaching initiatives. Organisations could be based locally, regionally, or internationally, and engagement could occur online as well as in person. Students will gain skills that make them more employable and provide them with a larger view of careers and where their degree can take them.
All students planning to enrol in EESC3000 must apply for Special Approval and consult with PACE and the Unit Convenor(s) by: (1) self-enrolling in the pre-enrolment iLearn Community Unit; (2) reviewing all available information in the pre-enrolment iLearn Community Unit. Important: if you are finding and proposing your own PACE activity you need to do so as soon as possible in the Session.
Unit Schedule
Workshops are on selected Tuesdays from 1:00 to 2:00 PM in room O1CC 103 Active Learning Space. The workshops topics include an introduction to the unit; CV and cover letter writing; risk assessment; a midterm review; and the poster presentation, which will include oral discussion. One-on-one instruction to improve your statistical analysis skills will also be offered.
Policies and Procedures
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
- Academic Appeals Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progression Policy
- Assessment Policy
- Fitness to Practice Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Complaints Resolution Procedure for Students and Members of the Public
- Special Consideration Policy
Students seeking more policy resources can visit Student Policies (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/policies). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
To find other policies relating to Teaching and Learning, visit Policy Central (https://policies.mq.edu.au) and use the search tool.
Student Code of Conduct
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/admin/other-resources/student-conduct
Results
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Academic Integrity
At Macquarie, we believe academic integrity – honesty, respect, trust, responsibility, fairness and courage – is at the core of learning, teaching and research. We recognise that meeting the expectations required to complete your assessments can be challenging. So, we offer you a range of resources and services to help you reach your potential, including free online writing and maths support, academic skills development and wellbeing consultations.
Student Support
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- Workshops
- Chat with a WriteWISE peer writing leader
- Access StudyWISE
- Upload an assignment to Studiosity
- Complete the Academic Integrity Module
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Unit information based on version 2023.04 of the Handbook