This course challenges and supports students to explore the organisation of research for the good of society. How can we identify and integrate what is known from disciplinary research to contribute to the resolution of problems? How can we prioritise research agendas for the good of society? How are research findings implemented or used in practice?
The course will examine the linked themes of “integration” and “implementation” of research to address problems and issues in societal contexts such as expert witness services and research consultancies, the research and intellectual property base for new businesses, approaches to introducing change to professional practice, and the contribution of research to the development of public policy.
The course will include a maximum of 10 students per College selected on the basis of outstanding results and interest in and commitment to working on the application of research.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
This course aims to expand participants’ understanding of and confidence in applying:
- Methods for negotiating, identifying and articulating societal issues and problems so that they become expressed in forms that can benefit from the application of research. (LO1)
- Disciplinary characteristics of research, and methods for integrating research across disciplinary edges. (LO2)
- Methods for implementing and evaluating research-based interventions and contributions that address societal problems. (LO3)
Other Information
Enrolment process
Interested students need to register an expression of interest at http://vc-courses.anu.edu.au/home/apply/ and give their name, student number, and a short statement explaining why they wish to do the course.
Indicative Assessment
- Group research portfolio or Report 40% (LO1 & 3)
- Individual learning portfolio or Report 40% (LO1 &3)
- Tutorial Facilitation 20% (LO2)
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Workload
Four hours contact a week, made up of a two-hour lecture/seminar and a two-hour compulsory tutorial. Students will also commit to six hours of independent learning per week.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the Research School of Engineering to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 1
- Unit value:
- 6 units
If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees. Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $3096 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2015 | $4146 |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Winter Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1766 | 23 Jun 2015 | 03 Jul 2015 | 03 Jul 2015 | 24 Jul 2015 | In Person | N/A |
