BAB302 Impact Lab: Community and Industry Engagement
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| Unit code: | BAB302 |
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| Prerequisite(s): | 168cp of completed study (in current course) |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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Unit Outline: Semester 2 2027, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | BAB302 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 168cp of completed study (in current course) |
Overview
This unit will enable you to consolidate and apply the knowledge and skills you have learned and experienced over your course. Through a community or industry project you will identify and analyse an authentic challenge, offer and defend a creative solution, and reflect on your strengths and career readiness to action the solution.
Drawing on interdisciplinary research and insights this unit will enable you to apply examples that consider social and cultural sustainability, technological solutions and impact, and personal perspectives and ethics when responding to real world opportunities and challenges.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply knowledge to propose solutions to a problem or create an opportunity related to society, culture and technology, for a real world context.
- Develop and apply interdisciplinary knowledge through entrepreneurial, critical and creative processes.
- Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise information and evidence to inform decision-making, problem solving and argumentation.
- Communicate to diverse audiences using a range of modes and technologies in community and/or industry contexts
- Develop knowledge about diverse contexts to reflect on individual positionality, ethical practice, integrity, and adaptability.
- Work productively as a reflective learner and collaborator to achieve goals and to build personal and professional networks
Content
This unit introduces you to topics, theories and methods for:
- Understanding the historical, economic, political, technological, and cultural contexts of working with local, global and online communities
- Developing project planning and time management skills
- Developing leadership, collaboration and networking skills in professional contexts
- Engaging ethically in real world consultation
- Demonstrating how social, cultural and technological challenges and opportunities require professional integrity and reflection on context, ethics and sustainability.
- Reflecting on your strengths and opportunities for future learning
Learning Approaches
Through an experiential approach to learning, and informed by a series of key blended and online modules, opportunities for your graduate career success will be enhanced. Where feasible, learning will be enhanced through workshops and conferencing with your tutor to define your project and best position yourself for career success.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will gain feedback in this unit through your participation in online discussions that will occur as part of your weekly tutorials. You will have opportunities to discuss your assessment drafts with your tutor. As a group task, your first assignment provides opportunities for peer feedback.
Assessment
Overview
You will complete three assessments which together provide an overview of your individual engagement with course knowledge and skills in real world contexts. Each assessment builds on the previous one, providing you with the opportunity to assess the knowledge skills you will take into communities and your career.
Assessment 1: Investigation of a real world problem
Assessment 2: Proposed solution
Assessment 3: Reflection on knowledge and skills
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Investigation of a real world problem
Identify and describe a problem or opportunity in a real world context, such as a local, regional, international or online community or for a local business, start up or broader industry, and analyse it to understand the scope of the problem/opportunity. Engage in an authentic consultation and research evidence. You will need to describe:
- Describe the social, cultural, and technological context of the problem
- Map stakeholders and interrelationships
- Evaluate ethical engagement opportunities
- Produce a report that will inform Assessment 2
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Online showcase
Reflecting on consultation and evidence collected for Assignment 1, alongside knowledge and skills developed across the course, propose a solution for one aspect of the the problem or challenge.
Identify social, cultural and technological challenges and opportunities.
Defend your choice of solution through an easily digestible poster and oral presentation.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Professional development reflection
Consider the proposed solution to a problem or opportunity identified in Assessment 1 and 2, and reflect on personal and professional strengths and weaknesses for implementing the proposed solution.
Identify which personal, professional and course-based knowledge and skills are appropriate for the proposed solution.
Reflect on career readiness and identify which skills and knowledge would be needed to effectively implement the solution proposed in Assessment 2.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
You are requested to visit and review the Health and Safety information on the HiQ web pages.
You will be advised if a unit requires additional mandatory health and safety inductions.
Resources
Readings and resources will be made available via the unit's Canvas site.
Resource Materials
Other
To enable your full participation in units that utilise virtual learning environments, for example participating in online activities and engaging with online learning materials, you will need access to a reliable computer with an internet connection, webcam, headset and microphone, as well as a learning environment where you are able to fully participate undisturbed when required.
Risk Assessment Statement
For risks associated with using campus buildings or QUT facilities, refer to the HiQ Health and Safety information.
You are advised to take regular rest breaks when engaging in prolonged computer-based work and ensure that your workstation is set up for optimal comfort to prevent strain or injury.
The unit may include local site visits and/or field excursions. Appropriate risk assessments will be developed commensurate with CIESJ requirements.
Please be advised that this unit may include the presentation and scholarly analysis of material and subject matters that may be considered confronting, such as certain representations of race, class, gender and violence. QUT counselling support is available should you feel the need to avail yourself of these services.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BA01 Bachelor of Arts
- Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply knowledge about society, culture and technology, for a range of contexts, audiences and purposes.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, ULO5, Investigation of a real world problem, Online showcase, Professional development reflection - Recognise, develop and apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge through critical and creative processes.
Relates to: ULO2, Investigation of a real world problem, Online showcase, Professional development reflection - Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise information and evidence to inform decision-making, problem solving and argumentation.
Relates to: ULO3, Investigation of a real world problem, Online showcase, Professional development reflection - Independently formulate questions, and apply foundational research methods and analysis to investigate relationships between society, culture and technology.
Relates to: ULO1, Investigation of a real world problem, Online showcase - Communicate to diverse audiences using a range of modes and technologies to share and disseminate knowledge, skills and ideas.
Relates to: ULO4, Online showcase - Develop knowledge about Indigenous and diverse intercultural contexts to reflect on individual positionality, ethical practice, integrity, and adaptability.
Relates to: ULO5, Investigation of a real world problem, Professional development reflection - Work productively as a reflective learner, team member and collaborator to achieve goals and to build personal and professional networks and develop entrepreneurial thinking in community and workplace contexts.
Relates to: ULO6, Online showcase, Professional development reflection
Unit Outline: Semester 2 2027, Online
| Unit code: | BAB302 |
|---|---|
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Pre-requisite: | 168cp of completed study (in current course) |
Overview
This unit will enable you to consolidate and apply the knowledge and skills you have learned and experienced over your course. Through a community or industry project you will identify and analyse an authentic challenge, offer and defend a creative solution, and reflect on your strengths and career readiness to action the solution.
Drawing on interdisciplinary research and insights this unit will enable you to apply examples that consider social and cultural sustainability, technological solutions and impact, and personal perspectives and ethics when responding to real world opportunities and challenges.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply knowledge to propose solutions to a problem or create an opportunity related to society, culture and technology, for a real world context.
- Develop and apply interdisciplinary knowledge through entrepreneurial, critical and creative processes.
- Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise information and evidence to inform decision-making, problem solving and argumentation.
- Communicate to diverse audiences using a range of modes and technologies in community and/or industry contexts
- Develop knowledge about diverse contexts to reflect on individual positionality, ethical practice, integrity, and adaptability.
- Work productively as a reflective learner and collaborator to achieve goals and to build personal and professional networks
Content
This unit introduces you to topics, theories and methods for:
- Understanding the historical, economic, political, technological, and cultural contexts of working with local, global and online communities
- Developing project planning and time management skills
- Developing leadership, collaboration and networking skills in professional contexts
- Engaging ethically in real world consultation
- Demonstrating how social, cultural and technological challenges and opportunities require professional integrity and reflection on context, ethics and sustainability.
- Reflecting on your strengths and opportunities for future learning
Learning Approaches
Through an experiential approach to learning, and informed by a series of key blended and online modules, opportunities for your graduate career success will be enhanced. Where feasible, learning will be enhanced through workshops and conferencing with your tutor to define your project and best position yourself for career success.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will gain feedback in this unit through your participation in online discussions that will occur as part of your weekly tutorials. You will have opportunities to discuss your assessment drafts with your tutor. As a group task, your first assignment provides opportunities for peer feedback.
Assessment
Overview
You will complete three assessments which together provide an overview of your individual engagement with course knowledge and skills in real world contexts. Each assessment builds on the previous one, providing you with the opportunity to assess the knowledge skills you will take into communities and your career.
Assessment 1: Investigation of a real world problem
Assessment 2: Proposed solution
Assessment 3: Reflection on knowledge and skills
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Investigation of a real world problem
Identify and describe a problem or opportunity in a real world context, such as a local, regional, international or online community or for a local business, start up or broader industry, and analyse it to understand the scope of the problem/opportunity. Engage in an authentic consultation and research evidence. You will need to describe:
- Describe the social, cultural, and technological context of the problem
- Map stakeholders and interrelationships
- Evaluate ethical engagement opportunities
- Produce a report that will inform Assessment 2
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Online showcase
Reflecting on consultation and evidence collected for Assignment 1, alongside knowledge and skills developed across the course, propose a solution for one aspect of the the problem or challenge.
Identify social, cultural and technological challenges and opportunities.
Defend your choice of solution through an easily digestible poster and oral presentation.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Assessment: Professional development reflection
Consider the proposed solution to a problem or opportunity identified in Assessment 1 and 2, and reflect on personal and professional strengths and weaknesses for implementing the proposed solution.
Identify which personal, professional and course-based knowledge and skills are appropriate for the proposed solution.
Reflect on career readiness and identify which skills and knowledge would be needed to effectively implement the solution proposed in Assessment 2.
This assignment is eligible for the 48-hour late submission period and assignment extensions.
The ethical and responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools is authorised in this assessment. See the relevant assessment details in Canvas for specific guidelines.
Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is a commitment to undertaking academic work and assessment in a manner that is ethical, fair, honest, respectful and accountable.
The Academic Integrity Policy sets out the range of conduct that can be a failure to maintain the standards of academic integrity. This includes, cheating in exams, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion and contract cheating. It also includes providing fraudulent or altered documentation in support of an academic concession application, for example an assignment extension or a deferred exam.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Breaching QUT’s Academic Integrity Policy or engaging in conduct that may defeat or compromise the purpose of assessment can lead to a finding of student misconduct (Code of Conduct – Student) and result in the imposition of penalties under the Management of Student Misconduct Policy, ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Requirements to Study
Requirements
You are requested to visit and review the Health and Safety information on the HiQ web pages.
You will be advised if a unit requires additional mandatory health and safety inductions.
Resources
Readings and resources will be made available via the unit's Canvas site.
Resource Materials
Other
To enable your full participation in units that utilise virtual learning environments, for example participating in online activities and engaging with online learning materials, you will need access to a reliable computer with an internet connection, webcam, headset and microphone, as well as a learning environment where you are able to fully participate undisturbed when required.
Risk Assessment Statement
For risks associated with using campus buildings or QUT facilities, refer to the HiQ Health and Safety information.
You are advised to take regular rest breaks when engaging in prolonged computer-based work and ensure that your workstation is set up for optimal comfort to prevent strain or injury.
The unit may include local site visits and/or field excursions. Appropriate risk assessments will be developed commensurate with CIESJ requirements.
Please be advised that this unit may include the presentation and scholarly analysis of material and subject matters that may be considered confronting, such as certain representations of race, class, gender and violence. QUT counselling support is available should you feel the need to avail yourself of these services.
Course Learning Outcomes
This unit is designed to support your development of the following course/study area learning outcomes.BA01 Bachelor of Arts
- Demonstrate the ability to understand and apply knowledge about society, culture and technology, for a range of contexts, audiences and purposes.
Relates to: ULO1, ULO3, ULO5, Investigation of a real world problem, Online showcase, Professional development reflection - Recognise, develop and apply disciplinary and interdisciplinary knowledge through critical and creative processes.
Relates to: ULO2, Investigation of a real world problem, Online showcase, Professional development reflection - Critically analyse, evaluate and synthesise information and evidence to inform decision-making, problem solving and argumentation.
Relates to: ULO3, Investigation of a real world problem, Online showcase, Professional development reflection - Independently formulate questions, and apply foundational research methods and analysis to investigate relationships between society, culture and technology.
Relates to: ULO1, Investigation of a real world problem, Online showcase - Communicate to diverse audiences using a range of modes and technologies to share and disseminate knowledge, skills and ideas.
Relates to: ULO4, Online showcase - Develop knowledge about Indigenous and diverse intercultural contexts to reflect on individual positionality, ethical practice, integrity, and adaptability.
Relates to: ULO5, Investigation of a real world problem, Professional development reflection - Work productively as a reflective learner, team member and collaborator to achieve goals and to build personal and professional networks and develop entrepreneurial thinking in community and workplace contexts.
Relates to: ULO6, Online showcase, Professional development reflection