This is a unique interactive, workshop-based, solutions-oriented course. It addresses real world problems by involving students and faculty from a broad range of disciplines, community stakeholders, and decision-makers to collaboratively find whole-system solutions. The main elements include: (1) transdisciplinary problem-based learning; (2) community/client involvement; (3) stakeholder participation; (4) blurring of the distinction between faculty and student, research, and education; (5) adaptive management and flexible working groups; and (6) appropriate and practical communication of results. The course will address a different problem each time it is offered.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:1. Learn about the background of the problem being addressed
2. Develop problem-solving skills by working on real problems and applications.
3. Develop collaborative group work, analysis, synthesis, discussion, communication, and research skills
4. Learn how to define a problem and determine a strategy for working towards a solution
5. Develop writing and publication skills
Indicative Assessment
20% for two short multiple choice quizzes to test competence on the class readings30% for creative participation in class discussions and research – 15% instructor, 15% peer evaluated
50% for contributions to preparing documents for presentation and publication. A group paper or papers for publication in a peer-reviewed journal describing the process and product is planned. Effort equivalent to one 3000 word essay per student.
The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.
Prescribed Texts
Varies depending on the problem being addressedPreliminary Reading
Varies depending on the problem being addressedVaries depending on the problem being addressed
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:
- 2
- 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 |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $3660 |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2017 | $4878 |
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.
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4841 | 25 Feb 2019 | 04 Mar 2019 | 31 Mar 2019 | 31 May 2019 | In Person | View |
| 4891 | 25 Feb 2019 | 04 Mar 2019 | 31 Mar 2019 | 31 May 2019 | In Person | N/A |
