This course is not available for general enrolment. In 2024, the summer Public Health Tour runs 13-25 Jan; the summer Ag Prof Pract runs 2-9 Feb.
Not available for general enrolment.
This course allows individuals or small groups of students to study a Science topic abroad under the guidance of an ANU academic. Part of the course may be delivered at ANU before departure. Delivery of the course will potentially be a combination of lectures, field trips, workshops and/or practical work. The subject of topics will vary depending on offerings from the College of Science.
Previous Topics have included (but not limited to) support of the New Colombo study abroad experiences:
ACICIS - Public Health Study Tour
ACICIS - Agriculture Professional Practicum
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Understand specialist bodies of knowledge within the Science discipline.
- Understand and apply the scientific process to a specific field of Science.
- Effectively communicate scientific knowledge to a range of audiences via oral and written communication.
Work Integrated Learning
Fieldwork
All students engage with WIL partners (internal/external) as a component of the course.
Other Information
This course is run for specific programs and study tours on an ad hoc basis as opportunities are available. Opportunities are advertised throughout the year by Schools and/or by the College of Health and Medicine: published on the ANU College of Health & Medicine website when available.
Some study tours are offered on a semi regular basis, click on the links below for more details:
To enrol in this course, students will need to send an expression of interest to subdean.science@anu.edu.au. Those students selected for enrolment will be informed and provided with a permission code.
For information on short course opportunities coordinated by ANU Global Programs click here.
Indicative Assessment
- Assessment of this special topics course will depend on the nature and structure of the course topic. The details of the project and assessment items will be negotiated and agreed upon prior to formal enrolment in the course. (100) [LO 1,2,3]
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Workload
Total workload approximately 130 hours
This may consist of a combination of lectures, field trips, workshops, practical work and self-directed study.
Inherent Requirements
To be determined
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the ANU College of Science to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
NonePreliminary Reading
NoneAssumed Knowledge
NoneFees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you 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). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 to 12 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found 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 |
| 7.00 | 0.14583 |
| 8.00 | 0.16667 |
| 9.00 | 0.18750 |
| 10.00 | 0.20833 |
| 11.00 | 0.22917 |
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $740 per unit |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $1060 per unit |
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.
Summer Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACICIS - Public Health Study Tour | ||||||
| 1254 | 08 Jan 2024 | 12 Jan 2024 | 12 Jan 2024 | 30 Jan 2024 | In Person | N/A |
| ACICIS - Agriculture Professional Practicum | ||||||
| 1461 | 02 Jan 2024 | 12 Jan 2024 | 12 Jan 2024 | 09 Feb 2024 | In Person | N/A |
