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Faculty of Science
TEACHING & LEARNING COMMITTEE
Members
Deputy Dean (Chair) Professor Brendan Waddell Associate Dean Associate Professor Peter Hammond Manager, Education (Executive Officer) Ms Fiona Birt Schools Agricultural & Resource Economics Associate Professor Steven Schilizzi Anatomy, Physiology & Human Biology Dr Anthony Bakker Animal Biology Associate Professor Jonathan Evans Chemistry & Biochemistry Dr Martha Ludwig Earth & Environment Dr Julian Clifton Physics Associate Professor Paul C. Abbott Plant Biology Dr Patrick Finnegan Psychology Dr Troy Visser Sport Science, Exercise & Health Mr Martin Anderson Representative of the Science Student Office Science Student Office – Curriculum Ms Kay Horn (Science Student Office) Student Representation
Up to 2 representatives of undergraduate students Mr Alex Tsaknis Ms Molly Ireland
Up to 2 representatives of postgraduate students Ms Mercedes Belica By Invitation Science Library Ms Merrilee Albatis (Science Library) Senior Adviser, Student Experience Dr Megan Ellyard Albany Centre Ms Jennifer O’Neil Centre of Excellence – Natural Resource Management Dr Barbara Cook Dr Nicola Mitchell Senior Adviser, Undergraduate, Science Student Office Dr Barbara Goodwin Ms Michelle Bailey (for minutes)
The next meeting of the Teaching & Learning Committee will be held on Thursday, 28th May 2015 commencing at 3:00 pm in the Science Board Room, Ground Floor, Central Agriculture Building.
Ms Fiona Birt Executive Officer
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AGENDA
1. WELCOME
The Chair welcomes Members to the meeting.
2. APOLOGIES
Only those apologies received before or at the meeting will be recorded as such.
3. DECLARATIONS OF POTENTIAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST - REF: F45712
Members are asked to indicate any potential or perceived conflicts of interest.
4. MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 30TH APRIL 2015
Members are asked to confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Teaching and Learning Committee of Thursday 30th April 2015 as a true and correct record of that meeting. The Minutes and relevant attachments to the Agenda (Attachment 1) refer.
5. ACTIONS IN PROGRESS
ITEM DUE DATE / RESPONSIBILITY
STATUS
Turnitin
Deputy Dean Update 26/03/15: It was advised at the last Associate Deans meeting that there is a UWA Turnitin policy / good practice guide underway.
Update 30/4/15 There is a new plug-in for Blackboard which is more effective.
The use of Turnitin (and similar software) will be considered as part of the UWA Review of Assessment (see Item 9 below).
Inbound Study Abroad Short Term Research Training
SAO Curriculum In progress – discussions continuing with the Study Abroad Office. Any suggestions / ideas on ways to promote research to study abroad students should be sent to Senior Administrative Officer, Curriculum.
PART I: ITEMS FOR COMMUNICATION TO BE DEALT WITH EN BLOC
Nil
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PART II: ITEMS FOR DECISION TO BE DEALT WITH EN BLOC
6. UNITS FOR RECISSION
The School of Chemistry and Biochemistry proposes the rescission of the following units:
CHEM1103 Biological Organic Chemistry Pre 2012 unit no longer required for PSB
CHEM1104 Biological Inorganic and Physical Chemistry Pre 2012 unit no longer required for PSB
BIOC3372 Cellular and Metabolic Biochemistry Pre 2012 unit no longer required for PSB
SCIE7430 Nanotechnology Honours Written and Oral Skills Part 1 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
SCIE7431 Nanotechnology Honours Written and Oral Skills Part 2 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
SCIE7432 Nanotechnology Honours Research Project Part 1 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
SCIE7433 Nanotechnology Honours Research Project Part 2 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
BIOC7405 Biochemistry Honours Major Research Project Part 1 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
BIOC7410 Biochemistry Honours Major Research Project Part 2 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
BIOC7407 Biochemistry Honours Written and Oral Skills Part 1 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
BIOC7408 Biochemistry Honours Written and Oral Skills Part 2 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
The School of Physics proposes the rescission of the following units:
BIOP7701 Biophysics Honours Research Project Part 1 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
BIOP7702 Biophysics Honours Research Project Part 2 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
The Faculty of Science proposes the rescission of the following units:
SCOM7400 Science Communication Honours Research Part 1 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
SCOM7401 Science Communication Honours Research Part 2 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
CHEM8802 Analytical Chemistry for Elemental Analysis Part 1 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
CHEM8806 Analytical Chemistry for Elemental Analysis Part 2 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
CHEM8807 Analytical Chemistry for Elemental Analysis Part 3 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
CHEM8808 Analytical Chemistry for Elemental Analysis Part 4 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
SCIE2218 Science Practicum Pre 2012 unit no longer required
SCIE3340 ASP Research Project Part 1 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
SCIE3341 ASP Research Project Part 2 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
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The School of Anatomy Physiology and Human Biology proposes the rescission of the following units
ANHB7405 Honours Assignment and Final Seminar Part 1 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
ANHB7401 Honours Assignment and Final Seminar Part 2 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
ANHB7407 Honours Project Proposal and Seminar Part 1 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
ANHB7402 Honours Project Proposal and Seminar Part 2 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
ANHB7409 Honours Research Dissertation and Viva Part 1 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
ANHB7403 Honours Research Dissertation and Viva Part 2 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
ENRL5571 Fundamentals of Dental Sleep Medicine [DENT6100 UA] Pre 2012 unit no longer required
ENRL5572 Oral Appliances in Sleep Disordered Breathing [DENT6101 UA]
Pre 2012 unit no longer required
ENRL5573 Dental Sleep Medicine in Practice 1 [DENT6102 UA] Pre 2012 unit no longer required
ENRL5574 Dental Sleep Medicine in Practice 1 [DENT6103 UA] Pre 2012 unit no longer required
NEUR7400 Neuroscience Honours Literature Review Pre 2012 unit no longer required
NEUR7404 Neuroscience Honours Oral Communication Part 1 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
NEUR7402 Neuroscience Honours Oral Communication Part 2 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
NEUR7405 Neuroscience Honours Research Project Part 1 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
NEUR7403 Neuroscience Honours Research Project Part 2 Pre 2012 unit no longer required
For approval and recommendation to the Science Executive Committee
7. PROPOSED CHANGES TO RULES FOR PRE 2012 PROGRAMME PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE
The Science Student Office in consultation with the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry proposes several changes to the Pharmaceutical Science Program in 50110 B.Sc. taught at PSB Academy in order to accommodate students who wish to or need to transition between programs as we teach out courses at PSB Academy.
The proposal is to remove MICR2204 Introductory Biology as a core unit and for students to select either MICR2204 or BIOC2202 as an option unit. As a consequence, the core will be reduced from 96 to 90 points and there will be three sets of optional units instead of two.
The proposed changes will facilitate easier transition for students both administratively and educationally. The School of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (ROE for MICR2204) have been consulted, however no response has been received to date. Refer Attachment 2
For approval and recommendation to the Science Executive Committee
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PART III: ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION AND DECISION
8. REVIEW OF STUDENTS APPEALS PROCESS
At the 30th April meeting of the Teaching and Learning Committee members noted the University’s new Policy on Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Relating to Students. Dr Barbara Goodwin will attend the meeting to discuss and summarise the process.
9. REVIEW OF ASSESSMENT
The university-wide Review of Assessment project commenced recently. The objectives, scope, resources and timelines for this review are outlined in Attachment 3. The expectation is that the review will culminate in a revised, university-wide assessment policy.
The committee is asked to consider how a Faculty of Science Review of Assessment (as an extension of the Review of UG Majors) might best be planned to take advantage of and provide input to the broader review.
For discussion
10. SUPPLEMENTARY POLICY
During 2014 this committee discussed possible changes to the current convention that all Level 1 units taught by Schools in the Faculty of Science offer Supplementary examinations. It was agreed that this practice should be changed such that Schools may opt to offer a Supplementary examination for a Level 1 unit (as is the case for any other unit), but there should be no obligation to do so.
Accordingly, members are asked to approve the following:
“From 2016, Schools in the Faculty of Science may choose to offer Supplementary Examinations for their Level 1 units, but are not obliged to do so. Unit coordinators must take account of a ‘Failed Component’ if applicable to the unit, within the University’s supplementary examinations policies.”
Supplementary available: http://www.governance.uwa.edu.au/procedures/policies/policies-and-procedures?policy=UP11%2F2
Supplementary not available: http://www.governance.uwa.edu.au/procedures/policies/policies-and-procedures?policy=UP11%2F3
For discussion and approval
11. LMS UPDATE: TRANSITION TO BLACKBOARD
The Associate Dean, Teaching and Learning will provide an update of the current status of the transition of unit materials from Moodle to Blackboard.
For discussion
12. FACULTY POLICY ON CONVERSION UNITS
The SSO has drafted a discussion paper about the introduction of conversion units to help generate a Science Faculty policy on conversion units. Attachment 4 refers.
For discussion and approval
13. REVIEW OF UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS
At the October 2014 meeting of the Teaching and Learning Committee it was agreed that the timeline for Undergraduate Major Working Parties to submit their draft reports would be extended beyond the end of 2014 to accommodate staff absences and end of year workloads. The revised timeline was outlined as
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follows:
• 30 January: Submission of draft reports to Faculty • Mid February: Feedback would be provided to each WP (from Faculty and T&L Committee) • Late February: Final reports considered by T&L Committee
To date, 17 out of 22 reports have been received.
The Chair will provide an update on the expected timeline for feedback.
14. DEPUTY DEAN’S REPORT
Professor Brendan Waddell, Deputy Dean and Chair, will provide a report to the Science Teaching and Learning Committee.
15. PEDAGOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS AND INITIATIVES
At the October 2014 meeting of the Teaching and Learning Committee, members agreed that they would benefit from a standing agenda item to discuss pedagogy. Members are asked to consider any items they would like to discuss or share and propose any initiatives or topics for inclusion at future meetings.
For discussion
16. ANY OTHER BUSINESS
17. NEXT MEETING
The next meeting of this Committee is scheduled for 25th June 2015 at 3.00pm in the Faculty of Science Board Room, Ground Floor, Agricultural Central Building.
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Faculty of Science
TEACHING & LEARNING COMMITTEE
MINUTES OF THE MEETING HELD ON 30TH APRIL 2015 PRESENT
Professor Brendan Waddell, Associate Professor Peter Hammond, Ms Fiona Birt, Associate Professor Steven Schilizzi, Dr Anthony Bakker, Dr Martha Ludwig, Associate Professor Paul C. Abbott, Dr Patrick Finnegan, Dr Troy Visser , Mr Martin Anderson , Ms Kay Horn (Science Student Office), Mr Alex Tsaknis, Ms Amelia Dacre, Dr Megan Ellyard, Dr Barbara Cook, Prof Matthew Tonts, Dr Jason Kennington, Ms Kelly Elliott (for minutes)
1. WELCOME
The Chair welcomed Members to the meeting.
2. APOLOGIES
Only those apologies received before or at the meeting will be recorded as such. Dr Julian Clifton, Assoc/Prof Jonathan Evans, Dr Nicola Mitchell
3. DECLARATIONS OF POTENTIAL OR PERCEIVED CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ‐ REF: F45712
There were no potential or perceived conflicts of interest.
4. MINUTES OF MEETING HELD ON 26 MARCH 2015
Members were asked to confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Teaching and Learning Committee of Thursday 26th March 2015 as a true and correct record of that meeting. The Minutes and relevant attachments to the Agenda (Attachment A1) refer.
Subject to a minor amendment on page 13 of the minutes (correction to unit code PHYS3011), it was
RESOLVED 20/2015
to confirm the Minutes of the meeting of the Teaching and Learning Committee of Thursday 26th March 2015 as a true and correct record of that meeting.
5. ACTIONS IN PROGRESS
ITEM DUE DATE /
RESPONSIBILITY
STATUS
Turnitin
Deputy Dean Update 26/03/15: It was advised at the last
Associate Deans meeting that there is a UWA
Turnitin policy / good practice guide underway.
Update 30/4/15 There is a new plug‐in for
Blackboard which is more effective.
Inbound Study Abroad Short
Term Research Training
SAO Curriculum In progress – discussions continuing with the Study
Abroad Office. Any suggestions / ideas on ways to
promote research to study abroad students should
be sent to Senior Administrative Officer, Curriculum.
Attachment 1
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6. UNIVERSITY POLICY ON REVIEW AND APPEAL OF ACADEMIC DECISIONS RELATING TO STUDENTS
Members noted that, following the introduction of a University Policy on Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Relating to Students, the University has implemented a new Review and Appeals process.
All coursework students have received an email to inform them of their new opportunities and details of the process and communication are provided at Attachments J2, J3, J4, J5 and J6 to the agenda.
Members were requested to ensure their respective Schools are aware of the implementation of this policy.
7. PROPOSED CHANGES TO ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DURATION FOR THE GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
The School of Psychology proposed changing the time limit for completion of the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology from 2 years to 4 years to align with the University Policy on time limits for Graduate Diplomas and the associated changes to the admission requirements. Attachment A2 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 21/2015
to approve and recommend the proposed changes to the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Neuropsychology to the Science Executive Committee.
8. PROPOSED CHANGES TO ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DURATION FOR THE GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
The School of Psychology proposed changing the time limit for completion of the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology from 2 years to 4 years to align with the University Policy on time limits for Graduate Diplomas and changes to the admission requirements. Attachment A3 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 22/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the Graduate Diploma in Clinical Psychology to the Science Executive Committee.
9. PROPOSED CHANGES TO ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY AND MASTER OF CLINICAL NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
The School of Psychology proposed changes to the admission requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Neuropsychology to align with Australian accreditation requirements. Attachment A4 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 23/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the Doctor of Philosophy and Master Of Clinical Neuropsychology to the Science Executive Committee.
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10. PROPOSED CHANGES TO ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY AND MASTER OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
The School of Psychology proposed changes to the admission requirements for the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Clinical Psychology to align with Australian accreditation requirements. Attachment A5 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 24/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the Doctor of Philosophy and Master Of Clinical Psychology to the Science Executive Committee.
11. PROPOSED CHANGES TO ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
The School of Psychology proposed changes to the admission requirements for the Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology to align with Australian accreditation requirements. Attachment A6 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 25/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology to the Science Executive Committee.
12. PROPOSED CHANGES TO ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND DURATION FOR THE DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY AND MASTER OF INDUSTRIAL AND ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
The School of Psychology proposed changing the time limit for completion of the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology from 2 years to 4 years as the PHD component takes up to 4 years; and associated changes to the admission requirements. Attachment A7 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 26/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Industrial and Organisational Psychology to the Science Executive Committee.
13. PROPOSED CHANGES TO ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER OF CLINICAL AUDIOLOGY
The School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology proposed changes to the admission requirements for the Master of Clinical Audiology including a personal statement and clarification of the police clearance requirement. Attachment A8 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 27/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the Master of Clinical Audiology to the Science Executive Committee.
14. PROPOSED CHANGES TO ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE
The School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology proposed changes to the admission requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine, clarifying the requirements for registration.
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Attachment A9 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 28/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the Graduate Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine to the Science Executive Committee.
15. PROPOSED CHANGES TO ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT
The School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health proposed changes to the admission requirements for the Graduate Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management, removing the requirement for a course weighted average mark of 60% and clarification of prior degree. Attachment B1 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 29/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the Graduate Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management to the Science Executive Committee.
16. RESCISSION OF THE MASTER OF INTEGRATED HUMAN STUDIES, THE GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN STUDIES; AND THE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN HUMAN STUDIES, ASSOCIATED UNITS AND TWO LEVEL ONE UNATTACHED ELECTIVES.
The School of Animal Biology proposed the rescission of the Master of Integrated Human Studies, the Graduate Diploma in Human Studies and the Graduate Certificate in Human Studies and associated units. These degrees are no longer being offered and units were taught for the last time in 2014 or 2015.
It was
RESOLVED 30/2015
to approve and recommend the rescission of the Master of Integrated Human Studies, the Graduate Diploma in Human Studies and the Graduate Certificate in Human Studies and associated units to the Science Executive Committee.
Unit Code Unit Name
IHST5801 Humans in a World of Change
IHST5802 Emergence of Twenty‐first‐century Humanity
IHST5805 Principles and Practice of Integrated Human Studies
IHST5806 Modes of Inquiry in Integrated Human Studies
IHST5809 Dimensions of the Human Experience
IHST5810 Technologies, Economies and Ecologies of the Twenty‐first Century
IHST5811 Global Values and Lifestyles in the Twenty‐first Century
IHST5812 Action, Innovation and Leadership for the Twenty‐first Century
IHST5813 Collaborative Online Inquiry into Twenty‐first‐century Challenges
IHST5814 Integrated Human Studies Project Part 1
IHST5815 Integrated Human Studies Project Part 2
IHST5816 Integrated Human Studies Project Part 3
IHST5817 Integrated Human Studies Project Part 4
IHST5820 Integrated Human Studies Dissertation Part 1
IHST5821 Integrated Human Studies Dissertation Part 2
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IHST5822 Integrated Human Studies Dissertation Part 3
IHST5823 Integrated Human Studies Dissertation Part 4
IHST5824 Integrated Human Studies Dissertation Part 5
IHST1110 Humanity in the Twenty‐first Century
IHST1111 Human Action for World Futures
17. DEPUTY DEAN’S REPORT
Professor Brendan Waddell, Deputy Dean and Chair, provided a brief report to the Committee.
Following concern from members of this Committee about the amount of time spent on curriculum matters, it was proposed a Curriculum Committee be established to run alongside the Teaching and Learning Committee to consider curriculum matters, which would allow Teaching and Learning to focus on pedagogy, new developments, online delivery, and interactions with Academic Policy Services. This would also align better with the central committee structure. In discussion:
The Curriculum Committee would likely meet 3‐4 times a year; and Teaching and Learning Committee would likely meet 6‐7 times a year.
School representatives would not necessarily be the same person – each School could decide to spread the load or identify a best‐fit for the role.
Delegations would be reviewed to identify typical items which do not require full committee consideration.
Student representation would be considered for membership of the Curriculum Committee.
Members indicated support for the creation of the proposed Curriculum Committee.
18. DRAFT GUIDELINES FOR DEPLOYMENT OF UNIVERSITY ONLINE ENVIRONMENTS
Members were provided with the draft Guidelines for Deployment of University Online Environments at Attachment B2 to the agenda.
The guidelines were designed as a tool for individual academic and support staff, unit co‐ordinators, learning technologists and Carpe Diem participants to consider how they could progressively increase student engagement in UWA’s online learning environments, through relevant incorporation into all learning and teaching modes.
The guidelines would assist in achieving the following in line with UWA’s Education Futures statements:
Teaching practices are designed to engage, challenge and transform students throughout their courses;
Teaching and learning activities are associated with an extended range of quality resources, facilities and technologies.
The guidelines were discussed at the March meeting of the Associate Deans and initial feedback was provided to the Pro Vice‐Chancellor (Education Innovation).
Members of the Committee were asked to take the document back to their respective schools for consideration; and to provide comments and feedback at the next meeting of this Committee
19. PROPOSAL TO CHANGE THE NAME OF THE GEOGRAPHY MAJOR FROM 2016
The School of Earth and Environment proposed to change the name of the Geography major from 2016 to Geographical Sciences. Attachment B3 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 31/2015
to approve the change the name of the Geography major from 2016 to Geographical Sciences.
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20. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE STRUCTURE OF THE GEOGRAPHY MAJOR
The School of Earth and Environment proposed changes to the structure of the major in Geography with the introduction of a new level 2 core unit GEOG2202 Reading Landscapes: People and Processes to replace PLNG2203 Environmental Policy and Planning and to move PLNG2203 to level 3 from 2017. Shortcomings in fieldwork experience were highlighted in the Faculty Review of Undergraduate Majors. The new unit would increase fieldwork experience and skills for students undertaking majors in Geography, Human Geography and Planning, and Natural Resource Management. Students would be better prepared for level 3 units and the overall educational fieldwork experience would be brought into line with fieldwork undertaken in other equivalent institutions. Attachment B3 to the agenda referred.
2015 Course Structure 2016 Course Structure
Geography Geographical Sciences
Level 1 Core Take all
EART1105 The Dynamic Planet EART1105 The Dynamic Planet
EART1108 Globalisation, Environment and Development
GEOG1102 Globalisation, Environment and Development
Level 1 Comp Take all
SCIE1103 Science Society and Communication
SCIE1103 Science Society and Communication
SCIE1104 Science Society and Data Analysis SCIE1104 Science Society and Data Analysis
Level 2 Core Take All
PLNG2203 Environmental Policy and Planning
GEOG2202 Reading Landscapes: People and Processes (new unit)
EART2201 Geographic Information Systems GEOG2201 Geographic Information Systems
Level 2 Comp Take All
EART2222 Geomorphology and Soils EART2222 Geomorphology and Soils
ENVT2251 Environmental Hydrology ENVT2251 Environmental Hydrology
Level 3 Core Take All
PLNG3301 Geographical and Planning Methods
PLNG3301 Geographical and Planning Methods
PLNG3304 Geographical and Planning Field Studies
PLNG3303 Regional Development and Planning
EART3320 Environmental Change GEOG3304 Environmental Change
EART3337 Coastal Environments GEOG3307 Coastal Environments
It was
RESOLVED 32/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the structure of the Geography Major to the Science Executive Committee.
21. CHANGES TO THE MAJOR IN HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AND PLANNING
The School of Earth and Environment proposed changes to the structure of the major in Human
Geography and Planning with the introduction of a new level 2 complementary unit, GEOG2202 Reading
Landscapes: People and Processes, to replace PLNG2203 Environmental Policy and Planning and to
move PLNG2203 to level 3 from 2017. Shortcomings in fieldwork experience were highlighted in the
Faculty Review of Undergraduate Majors. The new unit would increase fieldwork experience and skills
for students undertaking majors in Geography, Human Geography and Planning, and Natural Resource
Management. Students would be better prepared for level 3 units and the overall educational
fieldwork experience would be brought into line with fieldwork undertaken in other equivalent
institutions. Attachment B4 to the agenda referred.
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2015 Course Structure 2016 Course Structure
Level 1 Core Take all
PLNG1101 Geographies of Global Cities
GEOG1101 Geographies of Global Cities
EART1108 Globalisation, Environment and Development
GEOG1102 Globalisation, Environment and Development
Level 1 Comp
COMM1901 Communication in Practice
COMM1901 Communication in Practice
Level 2 Core Take All
PLNG2201 Geographies of Economic Development
GEOG2205 Geographies of Economic Development
PLNG2202 Social Geography and Planning
GEOG2206 Social Geography and Planning
Level 2 Comp Take All
EART2201 Geographic Information Systems
GEOG2201 Geographic Information Systems
PLNG2203 Environmental Policy and Planning
GEOG2202 Reading Landscapes: People and Processes (new unit)
Level 3 Core Take All
PLNG3301 Geographical and Planning Methods
PLNG3301 Geographical and Planning Methods
PLNG3302 Urban Design for Planners
GEOG3305 Urban Planning and Design
PLNG3303 Regional Development and Planning
PLNG3303 Regional Development and Planning
PLNG3304 Geographical and Planning Field Studies
GEOG3302 Geography Environment and Planning Fieldwork
It was
RESOLVED 33/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the structure of the major in Human Geography and Planning to the Science Executive Committee.
22. CHANGES TO THE MAJOR IN NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The School of Agricultural Economics proposed changes to the major in Natural Resource Management with the introduction of a new level 2 complementary unit, GEOG2202 Reading Landscapes: People and Processes, to replace PLNG2203 Environmental Policy and Planning and to move PLNG2203 to level 3 from 2017. From 2017 the level three version of PLNG2203 would replace PLNG3303 Regional Development and Planning.
For students in Natural Resource and Management the inclusion of GEOG2202 Reading Landscapes: People and Processes would increase their exposure to fieldwork and biophysical processes. It would also remove a unit (PLNG3303 Regional Development and Planning) from the major that was of marginal relevance. Attachment B5 to the agenda referred.
2015 Course Structure 2016 Course Structure
Level 1 Core Take all
EART1105 The Dynamic Planet EART1105 The Dynamic Planet
ECON1120 Environmental Economics 1 Globalisation, Environment and Development
ECON1120 Environmental Economics 1 Globalisation, Environment and Development
Level 1 Comp SCIE1103 Science Society and Communication
SCIE1103 Science Society and Communication or SCOM1101 Introduction to Scientific Practices
SCIE1104 Science Society and Data Analysis
SCIE1104 Science Society and Data Analysis
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Level 2 Core Take All
ECON2224 Environmental Economics 2 ECON2224 Environmental Economics 2
ENVT2251 Environmental Hydrology ENVT2251 Environmental Hydrology
Level 2 Comp Take All
EART2201 Geographic Information Systems
GEOG2201 Geographic Information Systems
PLNG2203 Environmental Policy and Planning
GEOG2202 Reading Landscapes: People and Processes (new unit)
Level 3 Core Take All
ECON3323 Business and the Environment
ECON3323 Business and the Environment
SCIE3366 Project and Risk Management SCIE3366 Project and Risk Management
PLNG3303 Regional Development and Planning
PLNG3303 Regional Development and Planning
SCIE3367 Decision Tools for Natural Resource Management
SCIE3367 Decision Tools for Natural Resource Management
It was
RESOLVED 34/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the major in Natural Resource Management to the Science Executive Committee.
23. PHASE 2 PROPOSAL FOR MASTER OF AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS ONLINE DEGREE
As detailed in Attachment B6, the introduction of the Master of Agricultural Economics degree was a strategy consistent with the School of Agricultural Resource Economics strategic plan objective to grow student enrolments. The degree was developed for a core target market of international students and the scheduling of units (see Attachment B6 for unit timetable) had been developed to prioritise these students. Students from a cognate degree (requiring only 72 points) would start in Term 2 of the first year, but to maintain engagement with this cohort they would be allowed to audit the conversion units offered in Term 1. The proposed degree program would be available in formats ranging from completely online through to an ESOS Act 2000 compliant version (75% face‐to‐face). The School was well prepared to deliver an online degree. In 2014 the School experimented with online delivery options for postgraduate units (very positive student feedback) and undergraduate units (mixed student feedback), and all School staff completed the Carpe Diem workshop process. Building on this knowledge, and with financial assistance from Yarra Pilbara, in 2015 the School developed and delivered a MOOC on Agriculture, Economics, and Nature (culminating in 3,200 enrolled students and a very high completion rate of 23%). Attachment B7 to the agenda referred.
2016 Course Structure Mode of Delivery Status
Conversion Units (take up to 3 units)
ECON4001 Agricultural Trade and Commodity Markets
Online only New
ECON4002 Core Concepts in Agricultural and Applied Economics
Online and face‐to‐face New
SCIE4401 Data Use in the Natural Sciences
Online and face‐to‐face Existing
Core Units (take all units)
AGRI4402 Agribusiness Online and face‐to‐face Existing (formerly known as Agricultural Economics)
ECON5004 Microeconometric Models for Agriculture and Natural Resources
Online only New
ECON5002 Agriculture and Economic Development
Online and face‐to‐face Existing
ECON5003 Fundamental Microeconomics for Agriculture and Policy
Online only New
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ECON5511 Climate, Energy and Water Economics
Online and face‐to‐face Existing
ECON5001 Contemporary Issues in Economic Development
Online and face‐to‐face Existing
SCIE4402 Data Management and Analysis in the Natural Sciences
Online and face‐to‐face Existing
ECON4410 Environmental and Resource Economics
Online and face‐to‐face Existing
ECON5005 Production Economics and Efficiency Analysis
Online and face‐to‐face New
Option Units (take 3 units)
ENVT4402 Analysis for Natural Resource Management
Online and face‐to‐face Existing
ECON5006 Topics in Agricultural Economics
Online and face‐to‐face New
ECON5510 Consumer Behaviour and Demand Analysis
Online and face‐to‐face Existing formerly known as Applied Demand and Production Analysis)
SCIE5001 Farming Systems Analysis Online and face‐to‐face New
It was
RESOLVED 35/2015
to approve and recommend the phase 2 proposal for the Master of Agricultural Economics online degree to the Science Executive Committee.
24. PHASE 2 PROPOSAL FOR THE MASTER OF CLINICAL EXERCISE PHYSIOLOGY The Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology was designed to provide a holistic understanding of the use of exercise as a modality in the treatment of musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, metabolic and other chronic and complex conditions. Graduates would be eligible to seek accreditation by the professional body Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) enabling them to seek employment as Exercise Physiologists (EPs). EPs prescribe exercise for people with chronic and complex medical conditions and have provider status with the Health Insurance Commission (Medicare), as well as many private and government health and compensable insurance schemes. The course was designed so that students could follow a study plan which was best tailored to their future requirements and area of specialisation. Attachment B8 to the agenda referred.
2016 Course Structure Conversion Units (take up to 4 units)
SSEH3301 Exercise Prescription and Nutrition for Health and Fitness
SSEH3345 Lifespan Motor Development
SSEH3355 Biomechanical Principles
SSEH3365 Sport Physiology SSEH3376 Coaching Psychology SSEH3389 Exercise Rehabilitation
SSEH3393 Professional Practice Part 1
SSEH3394 4 Professional Practice Part 2
Core Units
(take all 7
units)
SSEH4664 Exercise and Health Psychology
SSEH5643 Cardiac Rehabilitation SSEH5645 Workplace Injury Prevention and Management
SSEH5646 Exercise Rehabilitation for Chronic and Complex Conditions
SSEH5651 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
SSEH5691 Industry Practicum I
SSEH5692 Industry Practicum I
Option Units
(take 5
SSEH4481 Good, Bogus and Corrupted Science
SSEH4602 Research Methods
SSEH5603 Data Analysis
SSEH4633 Advanced SSEH4654 Advanced Concepts in SSEH5475 Advanced Psychology
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units) Biomechanical Methods Motor Control and Learning of Sport
SSEH5491 Health Education
SSEH5492 Health Promotion in the Schools
SSEH5667 Paediatric Exercise Rehabilitation
SSEH5677 Sport and Recreation Marketing
SSEH5678 Sport and Recreation Management
SSEH5685 Work Site Health Promotion
SSEH5687 Physical Ergonomics SSEH5688 Introduction to Work Health and Safety
SSEH5689 Physical Development, Movement and Health
SSEH5694 Research Colloquium
It was
RESOLVED 36/2015
to approve and recommend the phase 2 proposal for the Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology to the Science Executive Committee.
25. PHASE TWO PROPOSAL FOR DOUBLE MAJOR IN PSYCHOLOGY
In order to reduce the need for rules to be waived to enable timely completion of a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science with a major in Psychology, the School of Psychology proposed:
That the professionally accredited sequence be introduced as a double major in Psychology comprising 13 units (2 + 3 + 8) (refer table below);
That majors in Psychology in Society and Psychological Science be made less restrictive by increasing choice of option units, particularly at second‐year level;
To remove the option that any psychology unit be offered as a broadening unit to students studying one of the majors in psychology.
Attachment B9 to the agenda referred.
In discussion, members agreed that achieving the equivalent of MATH1720 Mathematics Fundamentals should be included as a complementary unit for students in the double major wanting to graduate with a Bachelor of Science. Students who had already achieved MAT 2C/2D or higher would not be required to take MATH1720.
Psychology in Society (Bachelor of Arts)
Psychological Science (Bachelor of Science)
Proposed double major in Psychology 2016
Level 1 Core PSYC1101 Psychology: Mind and Brain
PSYC1101 Psychology: Mind and Brain
PSYC1101 Psychology: Mind and Brain
PSCY1102 Psychology: Behaviour in Context
PSCY1102 Psychology: Behaviour in Context
PSCY1102 Psychology: Behaviour in Context
MATH1720 Mathematics Fundamentals (complementary for students without Math 2C/2D)
MATH1720 Mathematics Fundamentals (complementary for students without Math 2C/2D if enrolled in the Bachelor of Science)
Level 2 Core PSCY2203 Psychological Research Methods
PSCY2203 Psychological Research Methods
PSCY2203 Psychological Research Methods
Level 2 Option Units
Take 1 unit Take 1 unit Take 2 units
PSYC2209 Industrial and Organisational Psychology (Even)
PSYC2208 Psychology: Atypical Development (Even)
PSYC2208 Psychology: Atypical Development (Even)
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PSYC2212 Psychology and Social Behaviour (Even)
PSYC2215 Cognitive Psychology (Odd)
PSYC2209 Industrial and Organisational Psychology (Even)
PSYC2213 Psychology: Lifespan and Development (Odd)
PSYC2217 Cognitive Neuroscience (Even)
PSYC2212 Psychology and Social Behaviour (Even)
PSYC2214 Adult Psychopathology (Odd)
PSYC2218 Perception and Sensory Neuropsychology (Odd)
PSYC2213 Psychology: Lifespan and Development (Odd)
PSYC2214 Adult Psychopathology (Odd)
PSYC2215 Cognitive Psychology (Odd)
PSYC2217 Cognitive Neuroscience (Even)
PSYC2218 Perception and Sensory Neuropsychology (Odd)
Level 3 Core Take all units Take all units Take all units
PSYC3302 Psychological Measurement and its Application
PSYC3301 Psychological Research Methods: Design and Analysis
PSYC3301 Psychological Research Methods: Design and Analysis
PSYC3303 Psychological Science in the Modern World: Challenges and Controversies
PSYC3310 Psychology: Specialist Research Topics
PSYC3302 Psychological Measurement and its Application
PSYC3303 Psychological Science in the Modern World: Challenges and Controversies
PSYC3310 Psychology: Specialist Research Topics
Level 3 Option Units
Take 2 units Take 2 units Take 4 units
PSYC3309 Industrial and Organisational Psychology (Even)
PSYC3308 Psychology: Atypical Development (Even)
PSYC3308 Psychology: Atypical Development (Even)
PSYC3312 Psychology and Social Behaviour (Even)
PSYC3315 Cognitive Psychology (Odd)
PSYC3309 Industrial and Organisational Psychology (Even)
PSYC3313 Psychology: Lifespan and Development (Odd)
PSYC3317 Cognitive Neuroscience (Even)
PSYC3312 Psychology and Social Behaviour (Even)
PSYC3314 Adult Psychopathology (Odd)
PSYC3318 Perception and Sensory Neuropsychology (Odd)
PSYC3313 Psychology: Lifespan and Development (Odd)
PSYC3314 Adult Psychopathology (Odd)
PSYC3315 Cognitive Psychology (Odd)
PSYC3317 Cognitive Neuroscience (Even)
PSYC3318 Perception and Sensory Neuropsychology (Odd)
Nb: Even/Odd units are offered in alternate years
It was
RESOLVED 37/2015
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to approve and recommend the phase two proposal for the Double Major In Psychology to the Science Executive Committee.
26. PROPOSAL FOR NEW COURSE HONOURS IN SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
The School of Animal Biology proposed a new courses honours course in Science Communication. Although numbers in this course were low, there was a demand for honours in Science Communication forcing students to undertake this honours course through other disciplines. Aside from supervision of the honours projects there would be no additional teaching load created by having the honours program, as the coursework options would be shared with the Master’s degree or units offered by other schools or faculties. Attachment C1 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 38/2015
to approve and recommend the proposal for the new course Honours In Science Communication to the Science Executive Committee.
27. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE MASTER OF SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
The School of Animal Biology proposed changes to the Master of Science Communication to bring the
structure in line with the 96‐72pt maximum minimum volume of learning structure. The changes have
been designed to work with existing resources (ie, no new staff would be needed to manage the
Masters). The proposal was to change the degree type to ‘Masters by Coursework or Coursework and
Dissertation’ to introduce a minimum academic standard for research students, introduce conversion
units from the undergraduate major and two new postgraduate coursework units. Core units
SCOM5308 Peer Review and SCOM5302 Contemporary Issues in Science Communication would ensure
that students had a strong grounding in disciplinary thinking and methodology in Science
Communication.
Attachment C2 to the agenda referred.
Master of Science Communication
2014 Course Structure 2016 Course Structure
Conversion Units Take 24 points
SCOM2205 Science Presentations
SCOM2208 Science Writing
SCOM3319 Exhibitions and Interpretation
SCOM3320 Communication Strategies for Change
SCOM3321 Science and the Media
SCOM3322 Science Performance
Core Units Take all units (66 points) Take all units (36 points)
SCOM4402 Science Communication Specialist Research Topics
EDUC5633 Quantitative Inquiry
SCOM4403 Science Presentations SCIE4481 Good, Bogus and Corrupted Science
SCOM4701 Science Writing SCOM4402 Science Communication Specialist Research Topics
SCOM4705 Science Communication Research Proposal
SCOM5302 Contemporary Issues in Science Communication
SCOM5303 Communication Strategies for Change
SCOM5304 Science Communication Practicum
SCOM5810, 5811, 5812, 5813, 5814, 5815 Science Communication Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 & 6
SCOM5308 Peer review
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Option Units Take 30 points
14 Options 28 Options
It was
RESOLVED 39/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the Master of Science Communication to the Science Executive Committee.
28. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE STRUCTURE OF THE MASTER OF ECOTOURISM The Centre of Excellence in Natural Resource Management proposed to change the Master of Ecotoursim
from a coursework only degree to a coursework and dissertation degree. Under the new structure all
students would be required to complete a 24 point dissertation project and select only one option
(previously students selected five options). The change to the structure would make delivery more
sustainable with low student enrolments.
Attachment C3 to the agenda referred. 2015 Course Structure 2016 Course Structure Core Units
Take all units (42 points) Take all units (66 points) ENVT4404 Environmental Planning and Management
ENVT4404 Environmental Planning and Management
ENVT5505 Biodiversity and Landscapes ENVT5505 Biodiversity and LandscapesENVT5506 Core Principles of Ecotourism ENVT5506 Core Principles of EcotourismENVT5507 Ecotourism in Practice ENVT5507 Ecotourism in Practice
HERI5102 Foundations in Heritage Management
HERI5102 Foundations in Heritage Management
SCOM5702 Exhibitions and Interpretation
SCOM5702 Exhibitions and Interpretation
SSEH5678 Sport and Recreation Management
SSEH5678 Sport and Recreation Management
ENVT5580, 5581, 5582 & 5583 Ecotourism Research Project Part 1, 2, 3 & 4
Take 5 units Take 1 unitOption Units
BIOL4408 Marine Ecology BIOL4408 Marine Ecology BIOL4409 Ecological Field Methods BIOL4409 Ecological Field MethodsBIOL5501 Plant Diversity in WA: Evolution and Conservation
BIOL5501 Plant Diversity in WA: Evolution and Conservation
LAWS5175 Heritage Governance: from Global to Local
LAWS5175 Heritage Governance: from Global to Local
ENVT5502 Marine and Coastal Planning and Management LAWS5114 International Environmental Law SSEH5688 Introduction to Work Health and Safety
There was discussion around the possibility of applying a prerequisite for the dissertation units in line
with other masters however the final proposal was that all students in the Master of Ecotourism would
be required to complete the 24 point project.
It was
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RESOLVED 40/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the structure of the Master of Ecotourism to the Science Executive Committee.
29. CHANGES TO THE MASTER OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE
The School of Plant Biology in consultation with the Schools of Earth Environment, Agricultural and Resource Economics and Animal Biology proposed minor changes to the structure of the Master of Agricultural Science. The changes would address immediate problems created by changes to unit availability and would improve the cohesiveness of the structure. Most significantly the core would be reduced to two units by removing AGRI4401 Advanced Crop Production, and AGRI4401 would be included in each specialisation core except for Agricultural Economics. The four Schools that contributed to the Master of Agricultural Science would continue to review the structure of the degree and anticipated further modifications for 2017. Attachment C4 to the agenda referred.
Master of Agricultural Science
2015 Course Structure 2016 Course Structure
Take all units (18 points) – 2015 Take all units (12 points) ‐ 2016
AGRI4401 Advanced Crop Production Science
AGRI4402 Agricultural Economics SCIE4402 Data Management and Analysis in the Natural Sciences
SCIE4402 Data Management and Analysis in the Natural Sciences
AGRI4402 Agricultural Economics
For student in course by coursework and dissertation only take all units (24 points)
SCIE5590 Literature Review and Research Proposal
SCIE5590 Literature Review and Research Proposal
SCIE5511, 5512, 5513 Research Project Part 1, 2 & 3
SCIE5511, 5512, 5513 Research Project Part 1, 2 & 3
Agricultural Economics Specialisation ‐ Core
ECON4410 Environmental and Resource Economics
ECON4410 Environmental and Resource Economics
ECON5510 Applied Demand and Production Analysis
ECON5510 Applied Demand and Production Analysis
ECON5511 Climate, Energy and Water Economics
ECON5511 Climate, Energy and Water Economics
ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
ECON5002 Agriculture and Economic Development
Agricultural Economics Specialisation – Option Units
Option Units in 2015 Additional units for 2016
13 Options AGRI4401 Advanced Crop Production Science
ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
Agricultural Systems Specialisation ‐ Core
AGRI4403 Animal Reproduction AGRI4401 Advanced Crop Production Science
AGRI4407 Plant and Human Nutrition AGRI4407 Plant and Human Nutrition
AGRI5506 Integrated Pest Management AGRI5506 Integrated Pest Management
AGRI5508 Sustainable Grazing Systems AGRI5508 Sustainable Grazing Systems
Agricultural Systems Specialisation – Option Units
Option Units in 2015 Additional units for 2016
16 Options AGRI4403 Animal Reproduction
Genetics and Breeding Specialisation ‐ Core
AGRI4404 Breeding and Animal Biotechnology
AGRI4404 Breeding and Animal Biotechnology
AGRI5501 Advanced Breeding and AGRI5501 Advanced Breeding and
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Biotechnology in Action 1 Biotechnology in Action 1 AGRI5502 Advanced Breeding and Biotechnology in Action 2
AGRI5502 Advanced Breeding and Biotechnology in Action 2
AGRI5506 Integrated Pest Management AGRI4401 Advanced Crop Production Science
Genetics and Breeding Specialisation – Option Units
Option Units in 2015 Additional units for 2016
11 Options AGRI5506 Integrated Pest Management
Soil Science Specialisation ‐ Core
Soil Science Soil Science and Plant Nutrition
AGRI4407 Plant and Human Nutrition AGRI4407 Plant and Human Nutrition
ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
AGRI4401 Advanced Crop Production Science
ENVT5503 Remediation of Soils and Groundwater
ENVT5503 Remediation of Soils and Groundwater
ENVT5510 Soil Dynamics ENVT5510 Soil Dynamics
Soil Science Specialisation – Option Units
Option Units in 2015 Additional units for 2016
13 Options ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
It was
RESOLVED 41/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the Master of Agricultural Science to the Science Executive Committee.
30. PROPOSED CHANGES TO MASTER OF BIOTECHNOLOGY
The School of Earth and Environment in consultation with the Schools of Plant Biology, the School of Agricultural and Resource Economics and the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry proposed changes to the structure of the Master of Biotechnology. The changes are detailed in the table below. In summary changes are: deleting units from the option list, rationalising the specialisations for Genetics and Breeding and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology and major changes to the core.
As there was uncertainty about whether MGMT5639 would be offered in 2016, it was proposed that MGMT5639 Commercialisation Management Project be moved from the core to the option list for each specialisation. Removing MGMT5639 reduces the core to 18 points; however more significantly it would diminish the visibility of commercialisation in the core. The strength of the original proposal and subsequently the marketing campaign had been the combination of commercialisation and science. In 2015 there had also been issues with MKTG5604 Biotechnology and low student numbers had meant that the unit was not being delivered as a standalone unit; however arrangements had been made for the Biotechnology cohort to take classes alongside an MBA cohort and be assessed in line with the outcomes for MKTG5604. Discussions had been held with the Business School about the inclusion of an additional 6 point unit for the core to enhance the commercialisation aspect of the degree and although the personnel were very keen to assist, they had not come up with a firm option. The proposal was to replace MGMT5639 in the core with a new 6 point unit, SCIE5002 Introduction to Biotechnology Commercialisation, to complement MKTG5604 Biotechnology Commercialisation. Broadly the intention was for this unit to introduce students to processes involved in commercialisation through case studies and using expertise from the Office of Research Enterprise. Attachment C5 to the agenda referred.
Master of Biotechnology 2015 Course Structure 2016 Course Structure
Core Units Take all units (30 points) Take all units (24 points)
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MGMT5639 Commercialisation Management Project (12 points)
SCIE5002 Introduction to Biotechnology Commercialisation
MKTG5604 Biotechnology Commercialisation
MKTG5604 Biotechnology Commercialisation
SCIE4001 The Objectives and Applications of Genomics
SCIE4001 The Objectives and Applications of Genomics
SCIE4002 Bioinformatics and Data Analysis for Genomics
SCIE4002 Bioinformatics and Data Analysis for Genomics
For student in course by coursework and dissertation only take all units (24 points)
SCIE5590 Literature Review and Research Proposal
SCIE5590 Literature Review and Research Proposal
SCIE5511, 5512, 5513 Science Research Project Part 1, 2 & 3
SCIE5511, 5512, 5513 Science Research Project Part 1, 2 & 3
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ‐ Core Units
BIOC4001 Advanced Studies in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
BIOC4001 Advanced Studies in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
BIOC5001 Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Techniques
BIOC5001 Advanced Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Techniques
MSCI4006 Advanced Techniques in Molecular Sciences
MSCI4006 Advanced Techniques in Molecular Sciences
SCIE5515 Global Challenges in Biomedical Science or CHEM4001 Advanced Studies in Chemistry
SCIE5515 Global Challenges in Biomedical Science
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology ‐Option Units
39 Options
19 Options including 2 additions MGMT5639 Commercialisation Management Project (12 points) CHEM4001 Advanced Studies in Chemistry
Environmental Biotechnology ‐Core Units
ENVT5001 Soil Biotechnology ENVT5001 Biotechnology in the Natural Environment
ENVT5002 Advanced Studies in Environmental Biotechnology
ENVT5002 Advanced Studies in Environmental Biotechnology
ENVT5503 Remediation of Soils and Groundwater
ENVT5503 Remediation of Soils and Groundwater
MSCI4006 Advanced Techniques in Molecular Sciences
MSCI4006 Advanced Techniques in Molecular Sciences
Environmental Biotechnology ‐ Option Units
38 Options
20 Options including addition of MGMT5639 Commercialisation Management Project (12 points)
Genetics and Breeding ‐ Core Units
MSCI4006 Advanced Techniques in Molecular Sciences
AGRI5502 Advanced Breeding and Biotechnology in Action
SCIE4402 Data Management and Analysis in the Natural Sciences
SCIE4402 Data Management and Analysis in the Natural Sciences
AGRI4404 Breeding and Animal Biotechnology or AGRI4405 Breeding and Plant Biotechnology
AGRI4404 Breeding and Animal Biotechnology OR AGRI4405 Breeding and Plant Biotechnology
AGRI5501 Advanced Breeding and Biotechnology in Action 1 or AGRI5502 Advanced Breeding and Biotechnology in Action 2
AGRI5501 Advanced Breeding and Biotechnology in Action 1
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Genetics and Breeding ‐ Option Units
36 Options
25 Options including addition of MGMT5639 Commercialisation Management Project (12 points) and MSCI4006 Advanced Techniques in Molecular Sciences
Genetics and Genomics ‐Core Units
BIOL4402 Conservation Genetics BIOL4402 Conservation Genetics
GENE4001 Advanced Studies in Genetics and Genomics
GENE4001 Advanced Studies in Genetics and Genomics
GENE5001 Advanced Genomic Techniques
GENE5001 Advanced Genomic Techniques
MSCI4006 Advanced Techniques in Molecular Sciences
MSCI4006 Advanced Techniques in Molecular Sciences
Genetics and Genomics ‐ Option Units 38 Options
16 Options including addition of MGMT5639 Commercialisation Management Project (12 points)
It was
RESOLVED 42/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to Master of Biotechnology to the Science Executive Committee.
31. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE MASTER OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE The School of Plant Biology in consultation with the School of Animal Biology and the School of Earth and Environment proposed minor changes to the structure of the Master of Biological Science. The changes addressed issues associated with prerequisites and would also improve the selection of option units and the structure of the Conservation Biology specialisation. The initial discussions had highlighted other issues particularly in relation to the availability of units in the Marine Biology discipline. As a consequence of this revision the School of Animal Biology proposed that two level 4 units in the Zoology specialisation (BIOL4402 Conservation Genetics and ANIM4401 Vertebrate Development) become level 5 units so that students in this degree taking Zoology would take 50% of their units at level 5. The review process would continue through 2015 with the expectation that further modifications would be proposed for 2017. Attachment C6 to the agenda referred.
Master of Biological Science 2015 Course Structure 2016 Course Structure
Core Units BIOL4402 Conservation Genetics
BIOL4409 Ecological Field Methods BIOL4409 Ecological Field Methods
SCIE4402 Data Management and Analysis in the Natural Sciences
SCIE4402 Data Management and Analysis in the Natural Sciences
For students in course by coursework and dissertation
SCIE5511, 5512 & 5513 Science Research Project Part 1, 2 & 3
SCIE5511, 5512 & 5513 Science Research Project Part 1, 2 & 3
SCIE5590 Literature Review and Research Proposal
SCIE5590 Literature Review and Research Proposal
Conservation Biology Specialisation – Core Units
ENVT5512 Ecosystems Biogeochemistry ENVT5512 Ecosystems Biogeochemistry
ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
BIOL5501 Plant Diversity in WA: Evolution and Conservation
BIOL5502 Animal Resource Management
BIOL5542 Conversation Genetics
Conservation Biology ‐ take units BIOL4403 Plant Ecophysiology
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to the value of 6 points BIOL5502 Animal Resource Management
Conservation Biology ‐ take units to the value of 6 points
BIOL5501 Plant Diversity in WA: Evolution and Conservation
BIOL5505 Marine Neuroecology and Behaviour
Conservation Biology ‐ For students in coursework only take units to the value of 30 points (4 must be at level 5)
ANIM5502 Evolutionary Biology ANIM5502 Evolutionary Biology
BIOL4407 Marine Conservation and Fisheries Management
BIOL4407 Marine Conservation and Fisheries Management
BIOL4408 Marine Ecology BIOL4408 Marine Ecology
BIOL5503 Sampling Techniques in Wildlife Research
BIOL5503 Sampling Techniques in Wildlife Research
ENVT5510 Soil Dynamics ENVT5510 Soil Dynamics
ENVT5511 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
ENVT5511 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
SCIE4403 The Conduct, Ethics and Communication of Science
PLNG5511 Climate Change Policy and Planning
SCIE4481 Good, Bogus and Corrupted Science
ANIM5501 Vertebrate Development
SCIE5500 Scientific Modelling BIOL4406 Vertebrate Zoology
ECON5511 Climate, Energy and Water Economics
BIOL5505 Marine Neuroecology and Behaviour
ANIM4401 Vertebrate Development ENVT4406 Catchment and River Processes
BIOL5502 Animal Resource Management
ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
SCIE4403 The Conduct, Ethics and Communication of Science
SCIE5500 Scientific Modelling
Marine Biology Specialisation – Core Units
BIOL4407 Marine Conservation and Fisheries Management
BIOL4407 Marine Conservation and Fisheries Management
BIOL4408 Marine Ecology BIOL4408 Marine Ecology
ENVT5502 Marine and Coastal Planning and Management
ENVT5502 Marine and Coastal Planning and Management
SCIE5505 Global Change and Marine Environment
SCIE5505 Global Change and Marine Environment
Marine Biology ‐ For students in coursework only take units to the value of 30 points (4 must be at level 5)
BIOL4406 Vertebrate Zoology BIOL4406 Vertebrate Zoology
BIOL5505 Marine Neuroecology and Behaviour
BIOL5505 Marine Neuroecology and Behaviour
ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
ENVT5511 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
ENVT5511 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
ENVT5512 Ecosystem Biogeochemistry ENVT5512 Ecosystem Biogeochemistry
SCIE4403 The Conduct, Ethics and Communication of Science
SCIE4403 The Conduct, Ethics and Communication of Science
SCIE5500 Scientific Modelling SCIE5500 Scientific Modelling
ECON5511 Climate, Energy and Water Economics
BIOL4405 Invertebrate Zoology
PLNG5511 Climate Change Policy and Planning
ANIM5502 Evolutionary Biology
SCIE4481 Good, Bogus and Corrupted BIOL5542 Conversation Genetics
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Science
Zoology Specialisation – Core Units
BIOL4404 Experimental Zoology BIOL4404 Experimental Zoology
BIOL4406 Vertebrate Zoology BIOL4406 Vertebrate Zoology
ANIM4401 Vertebrate Development ANIM5501 Vertebrate Development
ANIM5502 Evolutionary Biology BIOL4405 Invertebrate Zoology
BIOL5542 Conversation Genetics
Zoology ‐ For students in coursework only take units to the value of 30 points (4 must be at level 5)
BIOL4407 Marine Conservation and Fisheries Management
BIOL4407 Marine Conservation and Fisheries Management
BIOL4408 Marine Ecology BIOL4408 Marine Ecology
BIOL5502 Animal Resource Management
BIOL5502 Animal Resource Management
BIOL5503 Sampling Techniques in Wildlife Research
BIOL5503 Sampling Techniques in Wildlife Research
BIOL5505 Marine Neuroecology and Behaviour
BIOL5505 Marine Neuroecology and Behaviour
ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
ENVT5511 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
ENVT5511 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
ENVT5512 Ecosystem Biogeochemistry
ENVT5512 Ecosystem Biogeochemistry
SCIE4403 The Conduct, Ethics and Communication of Science
SCIE4403 The Conduct, Ethics and Communication of Science
SCIE5500 Scientific Modelling SCIE5500 Scientific Modelling
SCIE5505 Global Change and the Marine Environment
SCIE5505 Global Change and the Marine Environment
SCIE4481 Good, Bogus and Corrupted Science
ANIM5502 Evolutionary Biology
PLNG5511 Climate Change Policy and Planning
It was
RESOLVED 43/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the Master of Biological Science to the Science Executive Committee.
32. PROPOSED CHANGES TO COURSE STRUCTURE FOR THE GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN SPORT AND RECREATION MANAGEMENT
In response to a request from the Business School that this course comprise less than 50% Business School units in order to meet accreditation requirements, the School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health proposed changes to unit sequence rules in the table below. Attachment C7 to the agenda referred.
2015 ‐ GROUP B Take units to the value of 6 points
2016 – GROUP B Take units to the value of 12 points
SSEH4664 Exercise and Health Psychology EBUS5504 Electronic Business
SSEH5475 Advanced Psychology of Sport ECON5541 Economics for Business: Applications and Policy
SSEH5645 Workplace Injury Prevention and Management
FINA5432 Introduction to Finance
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SSEH5654 Fundamentals in Research Methods HRMT5504 Introduction to Human Resource Management
SSEH5655 Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Sport Science, Exercise and Health
MGMT5507 Management and Organisations
SSEH5685 Work Site Health Promotion MKTG5406 Buyer Behaviour and Decision Making
2015 – GROUP C Take units to the value of 12 points
2016 – GROUP C Take units to the value of 6 points
EBUS5504 Electronic Business SSEH4664 Exercise and Health Psychology
ECON5541 Economics for Business: Applications and Policy
SSEH5475 Advanced Psychology of Sport
FINA5432 Introduction to Finance SSEH5645 Workplace Injury Prevention and Management
HRMT5504 Introduction to Human Resource Management
SSEH5654 Fundamentals in Research Methods
MGMT5507 Management and Organisations SSEH5655 Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Sport Science, Exercise and Health
MKTG5406 Buyer Behaviour and Decision Making SSEH5685 Work Site Health Promotion
It was
RESOLVED 44/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to course structure for the Graduate Diploma in Sport and Recreation Management to the Science Executive Committee.
33. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE MASTER OF EXERCISE SCIENCE
The School of Sport Science, Exercise and Health proposed changing the Master of Exercise Science from a coursework only degree to a degree offered by coursework or coursework and dissertation. The proposal was also to change the minimum volume of learning from 96 to 72 points, creating space for up to four conversion units where appropriate. Students in the Master of Exercise Science currently specialised in Behaviourial Science or Biological Science; in the revised structure students would specialise in Sport and Exercise Science or Sport and Recreation Management. The addition of the coursework and dissertation option would also allow selected students to prepare for an HDR following graduation from the Master of Exercise Science. Attachment C8 to the agenda referred.
Master of Exercise Science 2015 Course Structure 2016 Course Structure
Core Units
Take all units (54 points) Take all units (12 points)
SSEH4664 Exercise and Health Psychology
SCIE4481 Good, Bogus and Corrupted Science
SSEH5643 Cardiac Rehabilitation SSEH5692 Industry Practicum II
SSEH5645 Workplace Injury Prevention and Management
SSEH5646 Exercise Rehabilitation for Chronic and Complex Conditions
SSEH5651 Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
SSEH5654 Fundamentals in Research Methods
SSEH5655 Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Sport Science, Exercise and Health
SSEH5691 Industry Practicum I
SSEH5692 Industry Practicum II
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For students in course by coursework and dissertation take all units
SCIE5590 Literature Review and Research Proposal
SCIE5511, 5512, 5513 Research Project Part 1, 2 & 3
Specialisation Units Behavioural Science Sport and Exercise Science
12 Options
SSEH5654 Fundamentals in Research Methods
SSEH5655 Fundamentals of Data Analysis in Sport Science, Exercise and Health
Take 2 units from
SSEH4633 Advanced Biomechanical Methods
SSEH4644 Advanced Exercise Physiology
SSEH4654 Advanced Concepts in Motor Control and Learning SSEH5664 Exercise and Health Psychology
16 Options (Coursework students take 6 units. Coursework and Dissertation students take 2 units)
Biological Science Sport and Recreation Management
10 Options
ACCT5432 Introductory Financial Accounting MGMT5508 Organisational Behaviour and Leadership SSEH5677 Sport and Recreation Marketing
SSEH5678 Sport and Recreation Management Coursework students take 2 units. Coursework and dissertation students take 1 unit
EBUS5504 Electronic Business
ECON5541 Economics for Business: Applications and Policy FINA5432 Introduction to Finance
MGMT5507 Management and Organisations MKTG5406 Buyer Behaviour and Decision Making
11 Options (Coursework students take 6 units. Coursework and Dissertation students take 2 units)
It was
RESOLVED 45/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the Master of Exercise Science to the Science Executive Committee.
34. PROPOSED CHANGES TO STRUCTURE OF THE MASTER OF GEOSCIENCE
The School of Earth and Environment proposed changes to the option unit list for the Master of Geoscience as detailed below. In 2014 a decision was made to make the dissertation project non‐ compulsory and at the time it was acknowledged that more options were required for coursework only
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students. The School also proposed replacing four 6 point dissertation units with two 12 point dissertation units to ensure that full time students completed the Research Project within one academic year. This structure also simplified the Research Project for students, with two similarly named parts instead of four separate components. The new coding would also enable staff to keep track of student enrolments and progress through Callista far more effectively than under the current system. The School’s representative proposed:
that the new 12 point units be replaced by 4 x 6 point dissertation units;
that co‐requisite and pre‐requisite rules were included in the unit proposals to ensure that Parts 1 & 2 and Parts 3 & 4 were taken together over two consecutive semesters; and
that all dissertation units be taken in year 2 of the Masters program. The updated course structure is provided at Attachment C9 to the minutes.
Master of Geoscience
2015 Course Structure 2016 Course Structure
Students in course by coursework and dissertation only take all units
SCIE5511 Science Research project Part 1 GEOS5011 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 1 SCIE5512 Science Research Project Part 2
SCIE5513 Science Research Project Part 3 GEOS55012 Masters Research Project in Geoscience Part 2 Literature Review and Research Proposal
Option Unit List ENVT4409 Remote Sensing of the Environment
ENVT4409 Remote Sensing of the Environment
ENVT5511 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
ENVT5511 Advanced Geographic Information Systems
GEOP4002 Geophysical Data Acquisition and Analysis
GEOP4002 Geophysical Data Acquisition and Analysis
GEOS4413 Environmental Geoscience GEOS4413 Environmental Geoscience
GEOS5503 Petroleum Geoscience GEOS5503 Petroleum Resources
GEOS5505 Multiscale Tectonic Systems GEOS5505 Multiscale Tectonic Systems
MING5501 Applied Structural Geology MING5501 Applied Structural Geology
MING5502 Exploration Targeting MING5502 Exploration Targeting
MING5503 Ore Deposit Field Excursion MING5503 Ore Deposit Field Excursion
MING5504 Advanced Ore Deposits MING5504 Advanced Ore Deposits
MING5505 Mineral Exploration Data Analysis
MING5505 Mineral Exploration Data Analysis
SCIE4401 Data Use in the Natural Science SCIE4401 Data Use in the Natural Science
SCIE4481 Good, Bogus and Corrupted Science
SCIE4481 Good, Bogus and Corrupted Science
SCIE5590 Literature Review and Research Proposal
SCIE5590 Literature Review and Research Proposal
GEOS4418 Basin Analysis Techniques
GEOS5506 Structural Analysis for Petroleum Geoscience
GEOS5507 Analytical Techniques for the Geosciences
GEOS5508 Isotope Geochemistry
GEOS5509 Sedimentary Basin Field Excursion
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It was
RESOLVED 46/2015
to approve and make recommendation to the Science Executive Committee the following changes to the Master of Geoscience:
4 new 6‐point dissertation units;
that co‐requisite and pre‐requisite rules be included in the unit proposals to ensure that Parts 1 & 2 and Parts 3 & 4 were taken together over two consecutive semesters; and
that all dissertation units be taken in year 2 of the Master’s program.
35. CHANGES TO THE MASTER OF ORE DEPOSIT GEOLOGY
The School of Earth and Environment proposed changes to the unit sequence for the Master of Ore Deposit Geology with the introduction of two new geoscience units. These units were complementary to units already offered at UWA and other institutions. Attachment D1 to the agenda referred.
Master of Ore Deposit Geology
2015 Course Structure 2016 Course Structure
Option List
MING5501 Applied Structural Geology MING5501 Applied Structural Geology
MING5502 Exploration Targeting MING5502 Exploration Targeting
MING5503 Ore Deposit Field Excursion MING5503 Ore Deposit Field Excursion
MING5504 Advanced Ore Deposits MING5504 Advanced Ore Deposits
MING5505 Mineral Exploration Data Analysis MING5505 Mineral Exploration Data Analysis
GEOS5505 Multiscale Tectonic Systems GEOS5505 Multiscale Tectonic Systems
GEOS5507 Analytical Techniques for the Geosciences
GEOS5508 Isotope Geochemistry
It was
RESOLVED 47/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the Master of Ore Deposit Geology to the Science Executive Committee.
36. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE STRUCTURE TO THE MASTER OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE, THE MASTER OF GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE, THE MASTER OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISING IN DEVELOPMENT AND POLICY PRACTICE; AND THE MASTER OF URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING The School of Earth and Environment proposed replacing four 6 point dissertation units with two 12 point dissertation units in the Master of Environmental Science, The Master of International Development specialisation in Development Policy and Planning and the Master of Urban and Regional Planning. Students completing projects in the Master of International Development that aligned with either of the other two specialisations in the degree would take four 6 point units. The purpose of the change was to ensure that full time students completed the Research Project within one academic year. This structure also simplified the Research Project for the students, with two similarly named parts instead of four separate components. The new coding would also enable staff to keep track of student enrolments and progress through Callista far more effectively than under the current system. For the Master of Environmental Science; the Master of Geographic Information Science; and the Master of Urban and Regional Planning, the School’s representative proposed:
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that the new 12 point units be replaced by 4 x 6 point dissertation units; and
that co‐requisite and pre‐requisite rules were included in the unit proposals to ensure that Parts 1 & 2 and Parts 3 & 4 were taken together over two consecutive semesters.
The updated course structures are provided at Attachment D2,D3,D5 to the minutes. For the Master of International Development specialisation in Development Policy and Planning, there would be no change. It was
RESOLVED 48/2015
to approve and make recommendation to the Science Executive Committee the Master of Environmental Science; the Master of Geographic Information Science; and the Master of Urban and Regional Planning, with the following changes:
4 new 6 point dissertation units; and
that co‐requisite and pre‐requisite rules were included in the unit proposals to ensure that Parts 1 & 2 and Parts 3 & 4 were taken together over two consecutive semesters.
37. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE COURSE STRUCTURE OF THE GRADUATE DIPLOMA IN DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE
The School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology proposed changes to the Graduate Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine as outlined in the table below. The proposal to replace ANHB5531 Research and Biostatistics for Dental Sleep Medicine with ANHB5456 Clinical Research and Biostatistics was to rationalise the number of units offered by the school. ANHB5531 Research and Biostatics for Dental Sleep Medicine would not be offered in 2016. ANHB5456 Clinical Research and Biostatistics would also be also a core unit in the Graduate Diploma in Sleep Science. Attachment D6 to the agenda referred.
2015 Course Structure 2016 Course Structure
Core Units Take all units (48 points) Take all units (48 points)
ANHB5431 Fundamentals of Sleep Technology
ANHB5431 Fundamentals of Sleep Technology
ANHB5432 Fundamentals of Sleep Biology
ANHB5432 Fundamentals of Sleep Biology
ANHB5530 Advanced Sleep Disorders and Anatomy of Sleep
ANHB5530 Advanced Sleep Disorders and Anatomy of Sleep
ANHB5531 Research and Biostatistics for Dental Sleep Medicine
ANHB5456 Research and Biostatisticsfor Sleep Science
ANHB5532 Fundamentals of Dental Sleep Medicine
ANHB5532 Fundamentals of Dental Sleep Medicine
ANHB5533 Oral Appliance Therapy in Sleep Disordered Breathing
ANHB5533 Oral Appliance Therapy in Sleep Disordered Breathing
ANHB5534 Dental Sleep Medicine in Practice
ANHB5534 Dental Sleep Medicine in Practice
ANHB5535 Advanced Competency in Dental Sleep Medicine
ANHB5535 Advanced Competency in Dental Sleep Medicine
It was
RESOLVED 49/2015
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to approve and recommend the proposed changes to the course structure of the Graduate Diploma in Dental Sleep Medicine to the Science Executive Committee.
38. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE COURSE STRUCTURE FOR HONOURS IN ZOOLOGY
The School of Animal Biology proposed changes to the structure of the course in Zoology honours by replacing two option units with research training units ANIM4005 Communicating Science and ANIM4006 Research Development, which would closely align with the student’s research project. The two new units would be used to formalise teaching research development and the communication of science in the context of the research project. The introduction of these units better integrated the student's learning experience as it was centred on their area of interest, whilst still teaching them basic and universally applicable research and communication skills. It was expected this approach would positively impact on student retention rates towards HDR. The School of Animal Biology also proposed the introduction of newly coded and named dissertation units to reflect the change in administration of honours programs. Attachment D7 to the agenda referred.
Zoology Honours 2015 Course Structure 2016 Course Structure
Core Units Take all units (30 points) Take all units (42 points)
SCIE4402 Data Management and Analysis in the Natural Sciences
SCIE4402 Data Management and Analysis in the Natural Sciences
SCIE4501, 4502, 4503 & 4504 Science Research Dissertation Part 1, 2, 3 & 4
ANIM4001, 4002, 4003 & 4004 Zoology Research Dissertation Part 1, 2, 3 & 4
ANIM4005 Zoology Communicating Science
ANIM4006 Zoology Research Development
Option Units Take units to the value of 18 points Take units to the value of 6 points
BIOL4402 Conservation Genetics BIOL4402 Conservation Genetics
BIOL4404 Experimental Zoology BIOL4404 Experimental Zoology
BIOL4405 Invertebrate Zoology BIOL4405 Invertebrate Zoology
BIOL4406 Vertebrate Zoology BIOL4406 Vertebrate Zoology
BIOL4408 Marine Ecology BIOL4408 Marine Ecology
BIOL5505 Marine Neuroecology and Behaviour
BIOL5505 Marine Neuroecology and Behaviour
ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
ENVT4411 Geographic Information Systems Applications
ANIM5502 Evolutionary Biology
It was
RESOLVED 50/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the course structure for Honours in Zoology to the Science Executive Committee.
39. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE COURSE STRUCTURE FOR HONOURS IN BOTANY
The School of Plant Biology proposed changes to the structure of the course in Botany honours. The School believes that the needs of honours graduates in the field of Botany would be best met by a 24 point research project (4 x 6 point units) underpinned by two research training units, and proposed the introduction of PLNT4511 Plant Biology Research Project Development and PLNT4512 Plant Biology Research Presentation to replace two option units. The current structure did not seem to provide students with the necessary skills at the high level expected by stakeholders. The writing of a research proposal would provide an excellent opportunity to examine a field of research interest in great depth. Students taking PLNT4511 Plant Biology Research Project Development and PLNT4512 Plant Biology Research Presentation alongside the 24 point project would receive an excellent level of research
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training. The School of Plant Biology also proposed the introduction of newly coded and named dissertation units to reflect the change in administration of honours programs. Attachment D8 to the agenda referred.
Botany Honours 2015 Course Structure 2016 Course Structure
Core Units Take all units (30 points) Take all units (42 points)
SCIE4402 Data Management and Analysis in the Natural Sciences
SCIE4402 Data Management and Analysis in the Natural Sciences
SCIE4501, 4502, 450 & 4504 Science Research Dissertation Part 1,2, 3 & 4
PLNT4501, 4502, 4503 & 4504 Botany Research Dissertation Part 1, 2, 3 & 4
PLNT4511 Plant Biology Research Project Development
PLNT4512 Plant Biology Research Presentation
Option Units Take units to the value of 18 points Take units to the value of 6 points
BIOL4401 Conservation Biology and Restoration Ecology
BIOL4401 Conservation Biology and Restoration Ecology
BIOL4402 Conservation Genetics BIOL4402 Conservation Genetics
BIOL4409 Ecological Field Methods BIOL4409 Ecological Field Methods
BIOL5501 Plant Diversity in WA: Evolution and Conservation
BIOL5501 Plant Diversity in WA: Evolution and Conservation
ENVT4411 Geographical Information Systems Applications
ENVT4411 Geographical Information Systems Applications
ENVT5512 Ecosystem Biogeochemistry ENVT5512 Ecosystem Biogeochemistry
SCIE5500 Scientific Modelling SCIE5500 Scientific Modelling
ENVT4401 Advanced Land Use and Management
BIOL4403 Plant Ecophysiology
AGRI4405 Breeding and Plant Biotechnology
AGRI4407 Plant and Animal Nutrition
AGRI5501 Advanced Breeding and Biotechnology in Action 1
AGRI5502 Advanced Breeding and Biotechnology in Action 2
It was
RESOLVED 51/2015
to approve and recommend the changes to the course structure for Honours in Botany to the Science Executive Committee.
40. PROPOSED CHANGES TO THE COURSE STRUCTURE OF HONOURS IN ANATOMY AND HUMAN BIOLOGY, HONOURS IN PHYSIOLOGY AND HONOURS IN NEUROSCIENCE
The School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology proposed the introduction of new Level 5 alternative units, APHB5516 & APHB5517 Honours/Masters Dissertation Part 3 & 4 and NEUR5516 & NEUR5517 Honours/Masters Dissertation Part 3 & 4. The intention was for students in honours in Anatomy and Human Biology, honours in Physiology or honours in Neuroscience courses who intended to transition to the cognate Master’s degree to have completed at least two units in their honours sequence at level 5. These students would still have to comply with course rules for Masters’ degrees. Attachments D9, E1 and E2 to the agenda referred.
The Chair confirmed that changing the level would not have any impact on the cost of units.
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Anatomy and Human Biology Honours AND Physiology Honours
2015 Course Structure 2016 Course Structure
Core Units Take all units (48 points) Take all units (36 points) APHB4001 Research in Context—Literature Review
APHB4001 Research in Context—Literature Review
APHB4002 Research Design and Analysis APHB4002 Research Design and AnalysisAPHB4003 Advanced Experimental Techniques APHB4003 Advanced Experimental Techniques
APHB4004 Honours Dissertation Part 1 APHB4004 Honours Dissertation Part 1APHB4005 Honours Dissertation Part 2 APHB4005 Honours Dissertation Part 2APHB4006 Honours Dissertation Part 3 APHB4008 Scientific Communication
APHB4007 Honours Dissertation Part 4 Take ALL units in Group A OR all units in Group B
APHB4008 Scientific Communication Group A (12 points) APHB4006 Honours Dissertation Part 3 APHB4007 Honours Dissertation Part 4 GROUP B (12 points) APHB5516 Honours/Masters Dissertation Part 3
APHB5517 Honours/Masters Dissertation Part 4
Neuroscience Honours
2015 Course Structure 2016 Course Structure
Core Units Take all units (48 points) Take all units (36 points) APHB4002 Research Design and Analysis APHB4002 Research Design and AnalysisAPHB4003 Advanced Experimental Techniques APHB4003 Advanced Experimental Techniques
APHB4008 Scientific Communication APHB4008 Scientific Communication
NEUR4001 Research in Context—Neuroscience Literature Review
NEUR4001 Research in Context—Neuroscience Literature Review
NEUR4004 Neuroscience Honours Dissertation Part 1
NEUR4004 Neuroscience Honours Dissertation Part 1
NEUR4005 Neuroscience Honours Dissertation Part 2
NEUR4005 Neuroscience Honours Dissertation Part 2
NEUR4006 Neuroscience Honours Dissertation Part 3
Take ALL units in Group A OR all units in Group B
NEUR4007 Neuroscience Honours Dissertation Part 4
Group A (12 points)
NEUR4006 Neuroscience Honours Dissertation Part 3
NEUR4007 Neuroscience Honours Dissertation Part 4
GROUP B (12 points) NEUR5516 Honours/Masters Dissertation
Part 3 NEUR5517 Honours/Masters Dissertation
Part 4
It was
RESOLVED 52/2015
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to approve and recommend the changes to the course structure of: Honours in Anatomy And Human Biology; Honours in Physiology; and Honours in Neuroscience to the Science Executive Committee.
41. PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE STRUCTURE OF HONOURS IN GEOGRAPHY, HONOURS IN URBAN AND REGIONAL PLANNING AND HONOURS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
The School of Earth and Environment proposed changes to the structure of honours in Geography, honours in Urban and Regional Planning and honours in Environmental Science by replacing 4 six point dissertation units SCIE4501, 4502, 4503, 4505 Science Research Dissertation Part 1, 2, 3 & 4 with 2 twelve point dissertation units GEOG4011 Honours Research Project in Geography, Environment and Planning Part 1 and GEOG4012 Honours Research Project in Geography, Environment and Planning Part 2.
The School sought to make these changes in order to ensure that full time students completed the Research Project within one academic year. It also simplified the Research Project for students, with two similarly named parts instead of four separate components as in the present structure. The new coding would also enable staff to keep track of student enrolments and progress through Callista far more effectively than under the current system.
The School’s representative proposed:
that the new 12 point units be replaced by 4 x 6 point dissertation units; and
that co‐requisite and pre‐requisite rules be included in the unit proposals to ensure that Parts 1 & 2 and Parts 3 & 4 were taken together over two consecutive semesters.
The updated course structures are provided at Attachment E3,E4,E5 to the minutes.
It was
RESOLVED 53/2015
to approve and make recommendation to the Science Executive Committee the following changes to the honours in Geography, honours in Urban and Regional Planning and honours in Environmental Science:
the four new 6 point dissertation units; and
that co‐requisite and pre‐requisite rules be included in the unit proposals to ensure that Parts 1 & 2 and Parts 3 & 4 were taken together over two consecutive semesters.
42. PROPOSED CHANGE TO THE STRUCTURE OF HONOURS IN GEOLOGY, HONOURS IN HYDROGEOLOGY AND HONOURS IN GEOPHYSICS
The School of Earth and Environment proposed changes to the structure of honours in Geology, honours in Hydrogeology and honours in Geophysics by replacing four 6 point dissertation units, SCIE4501, 4502, 4503, 4505 Science Research Dissertation Part 1, 2, 3 & 4, with two 12 point dissertation units, GEOS4011 Honours Research Project in Geoscience Part 1 and GEOS4012 Honours Research Project in Geoscience Part 2.
The School sought to make these changes in order to ensure that full time students completed the Research Project within one academic year. It also simplified the Research Project for students, with two similarly named Parts instead of four separate components as in the present structure. The new coding would also enable staff to keep track of student enrolments and progress through Callista far more effectively than under the current system.
The School’s representative proposed:
that the new 12 point units be replaced by 4 x 6 point dissertation units; and
that co‐requisite and pre‐requisite rules be included in the unit proposals to ensure that Parts 1 & 2 and Parts 3 & 4 were taken together over two consecutive semesters; and
discipline specific prefixes were used for dissertation units for hydrogeology, geophysics and geology.
The updated course structures are provided at Attachment E6,E7,E8 to the minutes.
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It was
RESOLVED 54/2015
to approve and make recommendation to the Science Executive Committee the following changes to the honours in Geology, honours in Hydrogeology and honours in Geophysics:
4 new 6 point dissertation units;
that co‐requisite and pre‐requisite rules be included in the unit proposals to ensure that Parts 1 & 2 and Parts 3 & 4 were taken together over two consecutive semesters; and
discipline specific prefixes were used for dissertation units for hydrogeology, geophysics and geology.
43. CHANGE TO COURSE RULE FOR ELIGIBILITY OF DISSERTATION PROJECT
In 2014 a number of new Masters’ degrees were introduced with an optional 24 point dissertation and the rules for existing degrees were modified to reflect an optional dissertation. The Science Student Office proposed a minor change to these rules for the following degrees to improve clarity and take account of conversion units:
72530 Master of Environmental Science 71540 Master of Health Science72560 Master of Urban and Regional Planning 72510 Master of Agricultural Science71550 Master of International Development 72520 Master of Biological Science 72540 Master of Hydrogeology 71580 Master of Biotechnology
71570 Master of Geographic Information Science 52510 Master of Exercise Science
71520 Master of Biomedical Science
Existing Rule 11
Research project Students who request approval to undertake a research project as an optional unit in this course must— (a) (i) have a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in at least 24 points of the Level 3 units
completed towards a cognate major in their UWA undergraduate degree; (ii) or equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; (iii) or have a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in at least 24 points of Level 4 and 5 units completed within the course; and
(b) a supervisor, approved by the Faculty, must have confirmed their willingness and availability to supervise the research Project
It was
RESOLVED 55/2015
to approve and recommend the to the Science Executive Committee the revised Research Project Rule 11 for 2016:
Proposal for 2016 Research Project Rule 11
Students who want to undertake a research project as an optional unit must; (a) (i) have a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in at least 24 points of Level 3 units in their
UWA undergraduate major. These units must be relevant to the Masters Specialisation; or (ii) have a weighted average mark of at least 65 per cent in at least 24 points of Level 3, 4 and 5 units completed within the course; or (iii) equivalent as recognised by the Faculty; and
(b) a supervisor, approved by the Faculty, must have confirmed their willingness and availability to supervise the research project.
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NEW UNITS NOT ASSOCIATED WITH CHANGE PROPOSALS
44. TWO NEW UNIT PROPOSALS ‐ ENVT1103 NATURAL HISTORY AND ENVT3310 CROSS‐CULTURAL
BIODIVERSITY SCIENCE The Centre of Excellence for Natural Resource Management proposed the introduction of two new undergraduate units as unattached electives to be offered to students in Albany and Crawley. The Albany component of both of these units was a field trip, all other content would be delivered online. There were a number of other undergraduate units similarly offered where students undertook field work in Albany. The addition of two more Albany units would support the objective of facilitating a study experience away from home for Crawley based students. This concept was presently being explored, and had involved consultation at executive level. The Global Learning Office (formerly Study Abroad) saw this as an attractive option for inbound study abroad students. Negotiations were taking place with the City of Albany and other stakeholders to secure permanent student accommodation in the long term.
ENVT1103 Natural History It was envisaged that the proposal of this unit as a Category A broadening unit would satisfy two aims: (i) an increase in the choice of Category A broadening units and electives for local, Albany‐based students, and (ii) provided an opportunity for students from Crawley early in their degree to experience study away from home.
ENVT3310 Cross‐Cultural Biodiversity Science This unit was designed to attract students with an interest in pursuing a research career in that field of theory and practice of cross‐cultural biodiversity science. It would also provide students who wished to spend six months in Albany an attractive, field‐based experience.
Attachments E9 and F1 to the agenda refer.
The Chair advised the Committee that this represented an excellent opportunity for students to study for a semester in Albany, and that the University Executive were very supportive of this. It was
RESOLVED 56/2015
to approve and recommend to the Science Executive Committee the two new unit proposals: ENVT1103 Natural History; and ENVT3310 Cross‐Cultural Biodiversity Science.
45. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL FOR ENVT5550 MASTERS RESEARCH PROJECT
The Centre of Excellence for Natural Resource Management proposed a new ENVT5550 Masters Research Project unit for inbound study abroad students completing research at the Albany Centre. Over the past couple of years special units had been created for students coming from Bristol University and this unit would negate the need to create a special unit. The Centre also envisaged that this unit could be undertaken by students from other universities, in addition to Bristol. Attachment F2 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 57/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal for ENVT5550 Masters Research Project to the Science Executive Committee.
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46. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL GENG5516 MATERIALS CHARACTERISATION FOR BIOENGINEERING APPLICATIONS
Members of the Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics, as a consequence of collaboration during the Leading Transition Program in 2014, initiated the proposal of this unit.
The Centre for Microscopy, Characterisation and Analysis proposed a new unit GENG5516 Materials Characterisation for Bioengineering Applications for inclusion in the Masters of Professional Engineering specialisations in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. This unit would introduce a variety of imaging and analytical instrumentation used in the characterisation of materials, with a particular focus toward bioengineering applications. Topics would include i) scanning and transmission electron microscopy and associated analytical techniques; ii) 3‐dimensional X‐ray microscopy (micro‐CT) and data visualisation; iii) powder and thin‐film X‐ray diffraction; and iv) surface analysis techniques, such as atomic force microscopy.
The Faculty of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics had requested that this unit be allocated a SCIE unit code. Attachment F3 to the agenda referred.
This item was deferred until full support had been indicated from the Faculty proposing the unit.
NEW UNIT PROPOSALS ASSOCIATED WITH CHANGE
47. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL GEOG2202 READING LANDSCAPES: PEOPLE AND PROCESSES
The School of Earth and Environment proposed a new unit, GEOG2202 Reading Landscapes: People and Processes, for inclusion in the majors in Geographical Science, Human Geography and Planning and Natural Resource Management. GEOG2202 was being proposed in response to the need for an increase in the level of fieldwork experience and skills amongst students undertaking majors in Geography, Human Geography and Planning, and Natural Resource Management. One of the major weaknesses identified in recent reviews of the two geography majors was that the only field experience that students had is a handful of day trips in Levels 1 and 2, and a residential trip in their last semester of Level 3. This was far less field education than a student would undertake at an equivalent institution, and was seen as hindering students’ educational experience. Importantly, it impacts on teaching in some Level 3 units where prior fieldwork experience would enhance teaching. Attachment F4 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 58/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal GEOG2202 Reading Landscapes: People And Processes to the Science Executive Committee.
48. CHANGES TO UNIT PREFIXES AND NAMES IN GEOGRAPHY, HUMAN GEOGRAPHY & PLANNING; AND NATURAL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The School of Earth and Environment proposed that the unit prefixes to the core units in Geography Human Geography and Planning be recoded with a GEOG prefix. This would simplify the current structure and better reflect the broad disciplinary focus. This was therefore consistent with section 2.5 of the University Policy on Coding of Courses, Unit Sets and Units. GEOG is already an approved unit code under this policy for Geography.
At present the Geography and Human Geography and Planning majors consisted of core units with a chaotic and incoherent set of unit code prefixes ‐ these included EART, ENVT and PLNG. This diversity created some confusion amongst students and staff when referring to units by their code. In addition, the codes were suggestive of the unit content and focus that was largely inaccurate. For example,
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PLNG was suggestive of ‘planning’, although the primary emphasis of all units was geographical, with planning simply supplementary.
Current Proposed changes
EART1108 Globalisation, Environment and Development
GEOG1102 Globalisation, Environment and Development
EART2201 Geographic Information Systems GEOG2201 Geographic Information Systems
PLNG2201 Geographies of Economic Development
GEOG2205 Geographies of Economic Development
PLNG2202Social Geography and Planning GEOG2206 Social Geography and Planning
PLNG3304 Geographical and Planning Field Studies
GEOG3302 Geographical Planning and Field Studies
EART3320 Environmental Change GEOG3304 Environmental Change
EART3337 Coastal Environments GEOG3307 Coastal Environments
PLNG3302 Urban Design for Planners GEOG3305 Urban Planning and Design
PLNG3303 Regional Development and Planning GEOG3306 Regional Development and Planning
*EART2202 International Fieldwork in Geography GEOG2204 International Fieldwork in Geography
*Unattached elective
It was
RESOLVED 59/2015
to approve the changes to the unit prefixes to the core units in Geography Human Geography and Planning be recoded with a GEOG prefix.
49. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL SCIE5002 INTRODUCTION TO BIOTECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALISATION
The Faculty of Science proposed the introduction of a new unit, SCIE5002 Introduction to Biotechnology Commercialisation. The unit combined a mixture of case study research, a guest seminar series and in house lectures to familiarise students with best practice for commercialisation of Biotechnology developments. Students would be grounded in successful and unsuccessful commercialisation attempts through lectures and case study research before progressing onto their own assessment by taking a technology or idea through business planning, protection and marketing. This unit would introduce students to processes involved in commercialisation through case studies and using expertise from the Office of Research Enterprise. Attachment F5 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 60/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal SCIE5002 Introduction to Biotechnology Commercialisation to the Science Executive Committee.
50. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL ANIM4001/4002/4003/4004 ZOOLOGY DISSERTATION PART 1, 2, 3, 4
The School of Animal Biology proposed a new 24 point dissertation for enrolment in the Zoology Honours. These units would be taken over two successive semesters and parts 1 to 4 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. Students could commence the unit in either semester 1 or semester 2. Parts 1‐4 of the Research Dissertation were the application and iterative refinement of the "Research Development" unit. They encompass the "active" component of the research project – the laboratory work, interviews, measurement, fieldwork, analysis of data gathered from the experimental phase of the research project and development of an interpretative discussion of the findings. The units would be conducted under the guidance of the supervisor and with feedback provided in the final seminar presented in the unit "Communicating Science". The units would culminate in the submission of the
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completed research paper for evaluation. Attachment F6 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 61/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal ANIM4001/4002/4003/4004 Zoology Dissertation Part 1, 2, 3, 4 to the Science Executive Committee.
51. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL ANIM4005 ZOOLOGY COMMUNICATING SCIENCE
The School of Animal Biology proposed a new unit, ANIM4005 Zoology Communicating Science, for students completing honours in Zoology in 2016. This unit would require students’ participation in research group meetings, attendance at the School of Animal Biology Seminar series, and attendance at the School of Animal Biology Postgraduate seminar series; all compulsory elements of this unit. Students would lead a discussion group following each seminar, which would allow them to reflect on its general scientific value and on its effectiveness in communicating that science to a specialist audience. Students would attend a formal workshop on the oral communication of science, which would prepare them to present their own final seminar to the School based on their research practicum and to defend their thesis in a final viva examination. Students would also complete a workshop on communicating science to the general public and produce an article in the style of "The Conversation" based on their own research dissertation. This would be available in both semester 1 and 2, 2016. Attachment F7 to the agenda referred.
Members felt that the proposed name seemed to overlap with the Science Communication unit.
Subject to the name change of “Zoology Research Presentation Skills”, it was
RESOLVED 62/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal ANIM4005 Zoology Research Presentation Skills to the Science Executive Committee.
52. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL ANIM4006 ZOOLOGY RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
The School of Animal Biology proposed a new unit, ANIM4006 Zoology Research Development, for students completing Honours in Zoology in 2016. This unit would include an induction process which contained demonstrations relating to safety procedures and responsibilities in the use of laboratories, special equipment and chemicals, in field work and in the use of vehicles. Instruction would be provided in issues relating to human and animal ethics, confidentiality and other legal requirements governing research. The core of the unit would consist of supervisor supported identification and reading of the literature relevant to a selected area of Zoology, development of a critical review of the literature and, where appropriate, a specific set of aims and hypotheses. Students would receive formal instruction in searching data bases such as Web of Science, the practice of scientific writing and would complete formative writing exercises prior to submission of a literature review. Students would also receive training in critically evaluating, analysing and interpreting Zoology literature by engaging in a formal process of peer‐review and the written review of a fellow student's literature review draft. Attachment F8 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 63/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal ANIM4006 Zoology Research Development to the Science Executive Committee.
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53. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL APHB5516/APHB5517 AND NEUR5516/5517 HONOURS/MASTERS DISSERTATION PART 1, 2, 3 & 4
The School of Anatomy, Physiology and Human Biology proposed a new 24 point dissertation for students enrolling in Honours and Masters courses in 2016. Attachments F9, G1 to the agenda refer.
It was
RESOLVED 64/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal APHB5516/APHB5517 and NEUR5516/5517 Honours/Masters Dissertation Part 1, 2, 3 & 4 to the Science Executive Committee.
54. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL ECON4001 AGRICULTURAL TRADE AND COMMODITY MARKETS
The School of Agricultural and Resource Economics proposed a new unit, ECON4001 Agricultural Trade and Commodity Markets, for students to take within the Master of Agriculture Economics. The content of this unit would be largely drawn from ECON3300 Agricultural Economics and Marketing. However, the unit would be taught at postgraduate level, drawing on the skills and professional experiences of students and placing greater emphasis on the interpretation of material and practical applications. The unit would have two components: in the first component students would be introduced to the purpose, operation, and use of commodity futures and options markets. The second component would focus on international agricultural trade, trade theory models with applications to agriculture, and public policies and government programs affecting agricultural trade. This unit would be offered in a non‐standard teaching period. Attachment G2 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 65/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal ECON4001 Agricultural Trade And Commodity Markets to the Science Executive Committee.
55. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL ECON4002 CORE CONCEPTS IN AGRICULTURAL AND APPLIED ECONOMICS
The School of Agricultural and Resource Economics proposed a new unit ECON4002 Core Concepts in Agricultural and Applied Economics for students to take within the Master of Agriculture Economics and Honours in Natural Resource Management. The focus of this unit would be on the methods and techniques that could be used to: (1) gain insights on future developments in consumer and producer markets; and (2) understand the impact of key policy changes on consumers and producers. Topics covered in the unit would include how to evaluate policy actions such as the introduction of a tax or joining a free trade area; the relationship between commodity stock levels and commodity price levels; how to establish relationships between consumer goods and the growth prospects for different goods; optimal resource allocation within a firm across different production inputs; the role of economies of scale in production; game theory models of pricing; and decision making under uncertainty. This unit would be offered in a non‐standard teaching period. Attachment G3 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 66/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal ECON4002 Core Concepts In Agricultural And Applied Economics to the Science Executive Committee.
56. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL ECON5003 FUNDAMENTAL MICROECONOMICS FOR AGRICULTURE AND POLICY
The School of Agricultural and Resource Economics proposed a new unit, ECON5003 Fundamental Microeconomics for Agriculture and Policy, for students to take within the Master of Agricultural Economics or Master of Economics or Honours in Natural Resource Management or the Business School (Economics). This unit would focus on advanced concepts in agricultural and applied economics and use a
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formal approach to concepts. Real world applications would be used as a motivation but rather than the interpretation of results it would be the derivation of results that was emphasised. The focus of the first half of the unit would be on deriving the key insights from modelling individuals as utility maximising agents and firms as profit maximising entities. Applications that allowed the measurement of welfare gains from trade would be emphasised. Models of production under discrete time and continuous time would be considered, along with production efficiency measures. The final part of the unit would focus on the theory that underlies models that seek to establish values for goods with no observable market price. This unit would be offered in a non‐standard teaching period. Attachment G4 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 67/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal ECON5003 Fundamental Microeconomics for Agriculture and Policy to the Science Executive Committee.
57. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL ECON5004 MICROECONOMETRIC MODELS FOR AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
The School of Agricultural and Resource Economics proposed a new unit, ECON5004 Microeconometric Models for Agriculture and Natural Resources, for student to take within the Master of Agricultural Economics (or Master of Agricultural Science). This unit would focus on the estimation techniques common in the field of Agricultural Economics: instrumental variables approaches; time series models, panel data methods, demand system methods, stochastic frontier models, and discrete choice models. The unit would blend theory and applications. Students would be given the opportunity, through the research assignment, to develop in‐depth knowledge of one particular technique. This unit would be offered in a non‐standard teaching period. Attachment G5 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 68/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal ECON5004 Microeconometric Models for Agriculture and Natural Resources to the Science Executive Committee.
58. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL SCIE5001 FARMING SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
The School of Agricultural and Resource Economics proposed a new unit, SCIE5001 Farming Systems Analysis, for students to take within the Master of Agricultural Science or Master of Agricultural Economics or Honours in Science. In this postgraduate unit, students would consider various components of Australian agricultural systems:
• The biophysical ‘production system' of crops, pastures, animals, soils and climate;
• The human ‘management system' that is made up of people, values, goals, knowledge, resources, monitoring opportunities, and decision making; and
• The ‘economic system' that consists of market prices, farm finances, planning and profitability.
This unit would provide students with an understanding of farming systems analyses that integrate biophysical analysis, agricultural management and economics. Attachment G6 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 69/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal SCIE5001 Farming Systems Analysis to the Science Executive Committee.
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59. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL ECON5005 PRODUCTION ECONOMICS AND EFFICIENCY ANALYSIS
The School of Agricultural and Resource Economics proposed a new unit ECON5005 Production Economics and Efficiency Analysis for students in the Master of Agricultural Economics or Master of Economics or Master of Agricultural Science. This was an advanced unit focusing on the economics of producer behaviour and the analysis of efficiency and productivity change, with emphasis on empirical applications to agriculture, environmental management, manufacturing and service sectors. Included in the unit are topics on: models of production; cost, revenue and profit optimisation; input demand and product supply responses; and the effect of technological progress and the production environment on performance. Production frontier estimation techniques covered include data envelopment analysis (DEA), stochastic frontier analysis (SFA), and distance (radial and directional) function models of multi‐input multi‐output production processes. Attachment G7 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 70/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal ECON5005 Production Economics and Efficiency Analysis to the Science Executive Committee.
60. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL ECON5006 TOPICS IN AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS
The School of Agriculture and Resource Economics proposed a new unit ECON5006 Topics in Agricultural Economics for students in the Master of Agricultural Economics. The applied agricultural economist spends a great deal of time researching and drafting short reports for a lay audience. This unit would involve completion of a short research project where the key final output was a research report on a topical issue that could be understood by a lay audience and supported by a technical appendix. Topics would be developed in conjunction with the student and industry partners. Attachment G8 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 71/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal ECON5006 Topics in Agricultural Economics to the Science Executive Committee.
61. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL GEOG4011/4012 HONOURS RESEARCH PROJECT IN GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING PART 1 & 2
The School of Earth and Environment proposed the introduction of two new 12 point dissertation units GEOG4011 Honours Research project in Geography, Environment and Planning Part 1 and GEOG4012 Honours Research project in Geography, Environment and Planning Part 2 for inclusion in the honours sequence for Geography, Environmental Science and Urban and Regional Planning.
The School’s representative proposed:
that the new 12 point units to be replaced by 4 x 6 point dissertation units;
that co‐requisite and pre‐requisite rules were included in the unit proposals to ensure that Parts 1 & 2 and Parts 3 & 4 were taken together over two consecutive semesters
The updated unit proposals are provided at Attachment G9 to the minutes.
Subject to the above changes, it was
RESOLVED 72/2015
to approve and make recommendation to the Science Executive Committee the following new units for the honours sequence for Geography, Environmental Science and Urban and Regional Planning:
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62. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL GEOG5011/5012 MASTERS RESEARCH PROJECT IN GEOGRAPHY, ENVIRONMENT AND PLANNING PART 1 & 2
The School of Earth and Environment proposed the introduction of two new 12 point dissertation units GEOG5011 Masters Research project in Geography, Environment and Planning Part 1 and GEOG5012 Masters Research project in Geography, Environment and Planning Part 2 for inclusion in the Master of Environmental Science (72530), Master of Geographic Information Science (71570), Master of International Development specialising in Development Policy and Practice (71550) and Master of Urban and Regional Planning (72560).
The School’s representative proposed:
that the new 12 point units be replaced by 4 x 6 point dissertation units;
that co‐requisite and pre‐requisite rules be included in the unit proposals to ensure that Parts 1 & 2 and Parts 3 & 4 were taken together over two consecutive semesters
The updated unit proposals are provided at Attachment H1 to the minutes.
Subject to the above changes, it was
RESOLVED 73/2015
to approve and make recommendation to the Science Executive Committee the following new units for inclusion in the Master of Environmental Science (72530), Master of Geographic Information Science (71570), Master of International Development specialising in Development Policy and Practice (71550) and Master of Urban and Regional Planning (72560):
63. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL GEOS4011/4012 HONOURS RESEARCH PROJECT IN GEOSCIENCE PART 1 & 2
The School of Earth and Environment proposed the introduction of two new 12 point dissertation units GEOS4011 Honours Research project in Hydrogeology, Geophysics and Geology Part 1 and GEOS4012 Honours Research project in Hydrogeology, Geophysics and Geology Part 2 for inclusion in the honours sequence for Hydrogeology, Geophysics and Geology. Attachment H2 to the agenda referred. The School’s representative proposed:
that the new 12 point units be replaced by 4 x 6 point dissertation units;
Hydrogeology, Geophysics and Geology would have different prefixes
that co‐requisite and pre‐requisite rules were included in the unit proposals to ensure that Parts 1 & 2 and Parts 3 & 4 were taken together over two consecutive semesters
The updated unit proposals are provided at Attachment H2, H2a and H2b to the minutes.
Subject to the above changes, it was
RESOLVED 74/2015
to approve and make recommendation to the Science Executive Committee the following new units for inclusion in the honours sequence for Hydrogeology, Geophysics and Geology:
64. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL GEOS5011/5012 MASTERS RESEARCH PROJECT IN GEOSCIENCE PART 1 & 2
The School of Earth and Environment proposed the introduction of two new 12 point dissertation units GEOG5011 for inclusion in the Master of Geoscience. Attachment H3 to the agenda referred.
The School’s representative proposed:
that the new 12 point units be replaced by 4 x 6 point dissertation units;
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that co‐requisite and pre‐requisite rules were included in the unit proposals to ensure that Parts 1 & 2 and Parts 3 & 4 were taken together over two consecutive semesters
The updated unit proposals are provided at Attachment H3 to the minutes.
Subject to the above changes, it was
RESOLVED 75/2015
to approve and make recommendation to the Science Executive Committee the following new units for inclusion in the Master of Geoscience:
65. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL SCOM5308 PEER REVIEW
The School of Animal Biology proposed the introduction of SCOM5302 Peer Review. In this unit students would learn how to construct and provide criticism. Students would gain experience in reading and responding to comments on their own research and providing feedback to their peers and would be able to respond to feedback in a thorough and professional manner. This unit would complement the research units in Science Communication and enable students to receive additional feedback on their dissertation. Attachment H4 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 76/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal SCOM5308 Peer Review to the Science Executive Committee.
66. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL SCOM5302 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN SCIENCE COMMUNICATION
The School of Animal Biology proposed the introduction of SCOM5302 Contemporary Issues in Science Communication for inclusion in the Master of Science Communication and Honours in Science Communication. In this unit students would develop a deeper understanding of the discipline of Science Communication. They would gain an advanced understanding of theoretical concepts and be able to construct arguments and share their professional opinions with regards to discipline specific issues. Attachment H5 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 77/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal SCOM5302 Contemporary Issues in Science Communication to the Science Executive Committee.
67. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL PLNT4501/4502/4503/4504 BOTANY RESEARCH DISSERTATION PART 1, 2, 3 & 4
The School of Plant Biology proposed new 24 points honours dissertation for students completing honours in Botany. In the unit, students would follow one or more lines of enquiry within a supervised but independent research project. Students would gain experience in the identification and resolution of problems associated with their chosen discipline. Students would design and carry out research, compile and manipulate data, critically analyse results, re‐evaluate research goals and present and discuss the research results in a written research dissertation. The unit aimed to provide the research and project management skills necessary for a career as a research professional. The project management skills and experience acquired in the unit would be relevant to all students wishing to practise as industry professionals. Students could commence the unit in either semester 1 or 2 and it would be available in both Albany and Crawley. Attachment H6 to the agenda referred.
It was
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RESOLVED 78/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal PLNT4501/4502/4503/4504 Botany Research Dissertation Part 1, 2, 3 & 4 to the Science Executive Committee.
68. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL PLNT4511 PLANT BIOLOGY RESEARCH PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
The School of Plant Biology proposed a new unit PLANT4511 Plant Biology Research Project Development for students enrolling in Honours in Botany. In this unit student would develop a research proposal supported by a literature review. The proposal was intended to provide direction and focus for the research project that would lead to the Honours dissertation. Students would be guided by their research supervisor in identifying a gap in knowledge that needed to be filled, plan a research project to fill that gap in knowledge, and develop a detailed project proposal that was based on a thorough review of the current literature. Students could commence the unit in either semester 1 or 2 and it would be available in both Albany and Crawley. Attachment H7 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 79/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal PLNT4511 Plant Biology Research Project Development to the Science Executive Committee.
69. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL PLNT4512 PLANT BIOLOGY RESEARCH PRESENTATION
The School of Plant Biology proposed a new unit PLNT4512 Plant Biology Research Presentation for students enrolling in Honours in Botany. Students would strive to understand the content, as well as assess the presentation as a piece of science communication. The unit would provide oral communication skills that were relevant to all students wishing to practise as industry professionals and that are highly sought by employers. Students could commence the unit in either semester 1 or 2 and it would be available in both Albany and Crawley. Attachment H8 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 80/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal PLNT4512 Plant Biology Research Presentation to the Science Executive Committee.
70. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL ENVT5580, 5581, 5582 & 5583 ECOTOURISM RESEARCH PROJECT PART 1, 2, 3 & 4
The Centre for Excellence in Natural Resource Management proposed the introduction of ENVT5580/5583 Ecotourism Research Project Part 1 to Part 4 for inclusion in the Master of Ecotourism by Coursework and Dissertation. Attachment H9 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 81/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal ENVT5580, 5581, 5582 & 5583 Ecotourism Research Project Part 1, 2, 3 & 4 to the Science Executive Committee.
71. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL FOR GEOS4418 BASIN ANALYSIS TECHNIQUES
The School of Earth and Environment proposed a new unit, GEOS4418 Basin Analysis Techniques, for inclusion in the options list in the Master of Geoscience. This unit would increase opportunities for students to develop/strengthen skills in basin analysis for petroleum geoscience. It would provide a strong base along with GEOS4412 for students taking GEOS5503. Attachment I4 to the agenda referred.
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It was
RESOLVED 82/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal for GEOS4418 Basin Analysis Techniques to the Science Executive Committee.
72. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL FOR GEOS5506 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS FOR PETROLEUM GEOSCIENCE
The School of Earth and Environment proposed a new unit, GEOS5506 Structural Analysis for Petroleum Geoscience, for inclusion in the options list in the Master of Geoscience. This unit moved and expanded content from GEOS4412 (prior to 2015) specifically focusing on structural geology as applied to petroleum geoscience. Attachment I5 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 83/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal for GEOS5506 Structural Analysis For Petroleum Geoscience to the Science Executive Committee.
73. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL FOR GEOS5509 SEDIMENTARY BASIN FIELD EXCURSION
The School of Earth and Environment proposed a new unit, GEOS5509 Sedimentary Basin Field Excursion, for inclusion in the options list in the Master of Geoscience. This unit would provide students aspiring to a petroleum geoscience career the opportunity to undertake a major fieldtrip to a world‐class sedimentary basin in WA, Australia or overseas, to strengthen field skills and develop basin‐scale interpretations. Attachment I6 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 84/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal for GEOS5509 Sedimentary Basin Field Excursion to the Science Executive Committee.
74. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL FOR GEOS5508 ISOTOPE GEOCHEMISTRY
The School of Earth and Environment proposed a new unit, GEOS5508 Isotope Geochemistry, for inclusion in the options list in the Master of Geoscience. This unit would provide students with an opportunity to develop higher level understanding of isotopic systems and their application to geoscience research. Attachment I7 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 85/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal for GEOS5508 Isotope Geochemistry to the Science Executive Committee.
75. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL FOR GEOS5507 ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES FOR THE GEOSCIENCES
The School of Earth and Environment proposed a new unit GEOS5507 Analytical Techniques for the Geosciences for inclusion in the Master of Geoscience. This unit would increase opportunities for students to gain skills in the use of analytical equipment for microcharacterisation of geological materials. It was also a complementary unit for GEOS5508. Attachment I8 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 86/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal for GEOS5507 Analytical Techniques For The
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Geosciences to the Science Executive Committee.
76. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL BIOL5542 CONSERVATION GENETICS
The School of Animal Biology proposed changing the level of BIOL4402 from level 4 to Level 5. Attachment I9 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 87/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal BIOL5542 Conservation Genetics to the Science Executive Committee.
77. NEW UNIT PROPOSAL ANIM5501 VERTEBRATE DEVELOPMENT
The School of Animal Biology proposed changing the level of ANIM4401 from level 4 to level 5. Attachment J1 to the agenda referred.
It was
RESOLVED 88/2015
to approve and recommend the new unit proposal ANIM5501 Vertebrate Development to the Science Executive Committee.
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ATTACHMENT 2
9.2.7T Pharmaceutical Science (PG‐PHARS)
Note: This program is offered only offshore in Singapore.
9.2.7T.1 The program consists of units to a total value of 144 points comprising—
(a) all units in Table 9.2.7T(1) (Pharmaceutical Science core units)—90 points
and
(b) at least one unit from Group A in Table 9.2.7T(2) (Pharmaceutical Science options)—6 or 12 points
and
(c) one unit from Group B in Table 9.2.7T(2) (Pharmaceutical Science options)—6 points
(d) one unit from Group B in Table 9.2.7T(2) (Pharmaceutical Science options)—6 points
and
(e) units to a maximum value of 36 points from Group C in Table 9.2.7T(2) (Pharmaceutical Science options) to make up the
required number of points.
Table 9.2.7T(1)—Pharmaceutical Science core units
Key to availability of units:S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; S3 = Semester 3 or summer teaching period
T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3
NS = non‐standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period
N/A = not available in 2015; * = to be advised
Note that the unit availability does not form part of the rules. As availability may be subject to change, for the most up‐to‐
date information consult the Timetable at http://www.timetable.uwa.edu.au/.
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Level 1
OS CHEM1103 Biological Organic Chemistry 1
S2, OS SCIE1106 Molecular Biology of the Cell
Level 2
OS CHEM2210 Structure Determination and Physical Chemistry 1
OS CHEM2211 Synthetic and Materials Chemistry 1
OS CHEM2221 Biological and Medicinal Chemistry 1
OS BIOC2201 Biochemistry of the Cell 1
SCIE2225 Molecular Biology 1
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Level 3
OS CHEM3305 Biological Chemistry 1
OS CHEM3307 Metals in Biological Chemistry 1
OS CHEM3312 Chemistry of Drug Design and Discovery 1
OS CHEM3319 Analytical Chemistry and Occupational Health and Safety 1
OS PHCY3301 Therapeutic Product Formulation 1
OS PHCY3302 Nutrition, Health and Drug Development 1
OS SCIE3326 Molecular Biology Part 1 1
OS SCIE3327 Molecular Biology Part 2 1
1 Offered in Singapore only.
Table 9.2.7T(2)—Pharmaceutical Science options
Key to availability of units:S1 = Semester 1; S2 = Semester 2; S3 = Semester 3 or summer teaching period
T1 = Trimester 1; T2 = Trimester 2; T3 = Trimester 3
NS = non‐standard teaching period; OS = offshore teaching period
N/A = not available in 2015; * = to be advised
Note that the unit availability does not form part of the rules. As availability may be subject to change, for the most up‐to‐
date information consult the Timetable at http://www.timetable.uwa.edu.au/.
All units have a value of six points unless otherwise stated.
Group A
S1 ANHB1101 Human Biology I: Becoming Human
OS CHEM1104 Biological Inorganic and Physical Chemistry 1
any other Level 1 biology or chemistry unit
approved by the Faculty
Group B
OS GENE2204 Principles of Genetics 1
S2, OS GENE2230 Molecular Genetics I
Group C
OS MICR2204 Introductory Microbiology 1
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OS BIOC2202 Biochemical Regulation of Cell Function 1
Group D
any UWA units taught at PSB or any unit approved
by the Faculty
1 Offered in Singapore only.
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Proposed Review of Assessment
TRIM FILE REFERENCE: F70940
DOCUMENT STATUS
Draft Ready for Review Final
DOCUMENT MODIFICATION HISTORY
Version Number
Primary Author(s) (name and position)
Description of Version
Date Completed
Provided To
0.1 Sue Smurthwaite, Director, Academic Policy Services
Initial proposal 9th March 2015 Grady Venville, Dean of Coursework Studies, Kabilan Krishnasamy, Academic Secretary, Jan Cardy, Manager, Curriculum Management
0.2 Sue Smurthwaite, Director, Academic Policy Services
Amended proposal 12th March 2015
Grady Venville, Dean of Coursework Studies, Kabilan Krishnasamy, Academic Secretary, Jan Cardy, Manager, Curriculum Management, Jon Stubbs, Director, Student Services
1.0 Sue Smurthwaite, Director, Academic Policy Services
Final proposal 17th March 2015 Grady Venville, Dean of Coursework Studies, Alec Cameron, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Education).
DOCUMENT APPROVAL
Approved By Title Date
Professor Grady Venville Dean, Coursework Studies 17th March 2015
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Background Assessment of student learning is an important educational function of the University with teaching practices designed to engage, challenge and transform students throughout their courses. Changes at the sector level and within UWA over recent years, in particular the introduction of new courses in 2012 and the first graduating cohort in 2014, make it timely to conduct a comprehensive review of assessment policy and practices within UWA.
Purpose The University is committed to the systematic review and evaluation of its activities and a cyclical review of policy is an integral part of its strategic planning and quality assurance. The purpose of the review of assessment is to ensure internationally benchmarked assessment practices are meeting the needs of domestic and international students. This review is an important component of the evaluation of the success of NC2012 and the roll-out of the Education Futures Vision, with a particular focus on transformative teaching.
Review Framework It is proposed that a Review of Assessment Working Group be established, to work in consultation with established groups, networks and committees, including
Associate Deans (Teaching and Learning/Education) network Education Futures Strategy Group Faculty Teaching and Learning Committees Curriculum Committee
The Review of Assessment Working Group report, including proposed amendments to the University Policy on Assessment and other related policies, will be referred to the Education Committee and Academic Council for consideration and endorsement/approval. Proposed Membership: Professor Grady Venville, Dean of Coursework Studies will convene the Working Group. Membership will be invited from across the University with expertise in a range of assessment practices and related policy, including representation from:
Academic Board Associate Deans (Teaching and Learning) network Faculties Teachers – small group, large group, first year, online/MOOCs Student Services Academic Policy Services Centre for Education Futures Student Guild
Specific Objectives
To improve the student learning experience; To ensure high quality assessment practices at national and international levels; To ensure consistency of approach across and within Faculties; To review and update the University Policy on Assessment; To review and update associated policies, including the University Policy on Assessment
Mechanism Statements and the University Policy on Supplementary Assessment.
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Scope
Review/audit of associated University policies and faculty/school policies; Benchmark best practices – national and international; Sustainability (workload, innovative practices, changing environment and technology); Uptake of LMS for assessment purposes; Consistent practices/penalties across faculties (exceeding word count, submission and late
submission, marking tutorial participation, etc); Feedback practices and effectiveness/impact; Use and application of plagiarism detection software (eg Turnitin); Quality of assessment mechanism statements as part of Unit Outlines; Marking (ungraded passes and fails, scaling, exam mark breakdown, grades etc); Possible use of progressive and summative marks and grades in development of a student
retention and success model; Exam timetables and scheduling; Assessment at a distance (online proctoring).
Resources Item Approximate Cost
Establishment of a Review of Assessment Working Group
Within existing resources
Provision of policy writing expertise and executive officer support (APS) Within existing resources
Research, data collection, surveys (existing and new) (Office of DCS, APS and IRU)
Within existing resources
Implementation and provision of assistance/training to staff with changes to assessment via the new LMS – Blackboard (Centre for Education Futures)
Within existing resources
Preparation and First Steps Finalisation of Membership and agreed Terms of Reference for the Review of Assessment
Working Group; Agree parameters for Review; Agree tasks and areas of responsibility for each member of the Working Group; Consider data requirements and appropriate benchmarking.
Timing Action Month
Establishment of Working Group and Terms of Reference March
Data gathering, task allocation, clarity of issues, benchmarking March – June
Review and consultation (networks, groups, committees) June – August
Formulation of Report and Policy, including ongoing consultation August – October
Committee approval process: Education Committee Academic Council
November December
Uptake by Faculties and Student Services, for practical components in preparation for first semester 2016 examinations period
January - June 2016
Uptake by Faculties for 2017 offerings via CAIDi course approval process
January- April 2016
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CONVERSIONUNITS
The introduction of a maximum and minimum volume of learning for Masters degrees has created
an opportunity /need for the Faculty to offer conversion units for up to 24 points, the difference
between the maximum and minimum volume of learning. This structure has been adopted for
16 degrees, nine with specialisations, all requiring up to 24 points of conversion units to be included
in student course plans.
The initial response to the concept of conversion units was well received.
Addressed an issue previously raised that some students commencing Masters degrees
could benefit from additional preparatory units.
Would allow students, within reason, to change direction
Following the introduction of conversion units in 2015, we now have a much better understanding of
the complexities around the concept of prescribing conversion units, and the impact on the
application and admissions processes as well as scheduling and student experience.
We propose that the Faculty in consultation with all Schools, develops a policy with guiding
principles about why we prescribe conversion units and how best to deliver them. As a start to
generating a policy, some aspects to consider are listed below.
1. Should conversion units provide unit prerequisite knowledge or deeper subject area
knowledge?
2. Do we prescribe conversion units on the basis of chosen specialisation or entry into the
degree or both?
3. Can we put a cap on the number of conversion units per degree or specialisation, say 6
units?
4. Should we continue to prescribe existing undergraduate units as conversion units?
5. Should we develop units purely for conversion?
6. Can we develop conversion units that that will address requirements for more than one
degree or specialisation?
7. Can we deliver conversion units through a flexible means ,e.g. partially online, and if so
should we have a common approach to the format of these units such as a minimum
number of face‐ to‐ face contact hours?
8. Can we offer conversion units more than once a year to support mid‐year entry
9. Can we develop conversion units that will allow students to enter a specialisation for which
they do not have an undergraduate focus?
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