Course coordinator
Dr Philip Stewart
Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 18/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 4
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- The Environment School
A compulsory course in the Bachelor of Environmental Management (Honours) program, where students complete a minimum 270 hours undertaking industry placement in an organisation external to the University. Students will work with their placement host organisation to develop and complete a specific project that is both meaningful to the organisation and of sufficient technical content to meet the academic requirements of the course. This project will allow students to gain practical field-related experience while developing and enhancing skills in report writing and project management.
Information about enrolling in a placement course, including registering your interest and application deadlines, can be found here: science.uq.edu.au/placements. Students may apply for UQ-sourced placement opportunities in a competitive selection process, or will source their own placement for Course Coordinator approval.
Industry Placement, a compulsory course for the Bachelor of Environmental Management program, isﾠaﾠperiod of continuous, structured, course-related experienceﾠin an organisationﾠinvolved in sustainable development, management of natural & rural resources,ﾠincluding protected areas, wildlife andﾠproduction enterprises, orﾠservice industries related to environmental management. It is offered in the sixth semester of the degree for full-time students or equivalent for part-time students.
While primary responsibility forﾠfinding a suitable host organisation lies with the student, some opportunities are solicited from repeat providers and advertised through the School. Studentsﾠare encouraged to actively seek a placement with an organisation in an area that particularly interests them well before the semester begins. Many students have been employed by their host organisation after completing their industry placement, so the course also presents an opportunity for obtaining employment and the foundation for a career in environmental management.
Placements may require work from home orﾠUQ due to placement host organisations'ﾠrequirements. Fieldwork activities may require additional approval.
Prior to commencing placement, students are required to complete the compulsory 5 in 5 Science OHS Module forﾠFaculty of Science students. See the section 3.1 of the course profile for more information.
Course requirements
Assumed background
Students must have completed at least #32 of the BEnvMan or BEnvMan (Hons) program to undertake this course.
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
Completion of at least 32 units towards the BEnvMan(Hons) by the semester of enrolment
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
ENVM3521
Restrictions
Restricted to BEnvMan(Hons) students with permission to enrol. See course description for further information.
Course contact
Course staff
Lecturer
Dr Philip Stewart
Tutor
Mr Edoardo Sperone
Ms Swastika Samanta
Ms Susie Fifoot
Mr Hung Le
Miss Shruti Joshi
Ms Anuradhi Jayasinghe
Mx Laura Smith
Demonstrator
Mr Edoardo Sperone
Mx Laura Smith
Ms Swastika Samanta
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Additional timetable information
Refer to the Resources available on InPlaceﾠ(UQ login details required). Contact senv@enquire.uq.edu.au if you have issues logging in.
You are required to complete 5 in 5 Science OHS Moduleﾠ for Science Faculty students. This can be accessed via https://learn.uq.edu.au and is compulsory before enrolment in any placement course offered by SENV.ﾠ Instructions can be found on InPlace.
A pre-placement Orientation session will be held in orientation week. Whilst not compulsory, students are encouraged to attend or at least review the recording. The Course Coordinator will provide further information on the Assessment activities for the course at that session.
Students should begin seeking a placement up to six months before the start of the semester.ﾠSome guidance may be providedﾠto assist in securingﾠaﾠplacement.
To assist students with identifying potential host organisations and preparing application documents, resources are availableﾠvia Science Placements Blackboard site.ﾠﾠVisit the Faculty of Science website for more information.
To assist students with identifying potential host organisations and preparing application documents, resume and cover letter workshops are offered regularly by theﾠUQ Student Employability Centre. Workshop details are advertised onﾠStudentHubﾠunder 'Events'.
Aims and outcomes
This Course aims to provide students with practical field related experience in an organisationﾠrelating toﾠenvironmental management. Students will gain experience in developing and completing a project which is of benefit to both them and the organisation. Students will also gain skills in producing a detailed final report, a recorded presentationﾠand a poster onﾠthe project undertaken.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Demonstrate improved understanding of their preferred field of study and employment direction as well as relating theoretical knowledge to practice
LO2.
Demonstrate acquired practical skills and experience in a professional work environment including working with others and working independently
LO3.
Demonstrate project management skills including developing a project proposal and completing an agreed project (or projects) and presenting results within a specified time period
LO4.
Demonstrate an ability to comprehend and integrate with accepted workplace practices and policies as they apply to environmental management
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Project |
Assessment 1. Project Plan
|
PASS/FAIL |
16/08/2024 2:00 pm |
| Placement |
Assessment 2. Placement Supervisor Report
|
PASS/FAIL |
21/10/2024 2:00 pm |
| Poster |
Assessment 3. Placement Project Poster
|
PASS/FAIL |
21/10/2024 2:00 pm |
| Project |
Assessment 4. Placement Project Report
|
PASS/FAIL |
21/10/2024 2:00 pm |
Assessment details
Assessment 1. Project Plan
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- PASS/FAIL
- Due date
16/08/2024 2:00 pm
Task description
ENVM3102 Project Plan Semester 2 2024
Contents
1. Preface
2. Project Plan Instructions, Format and Word Limits
3. Due Dates and Late Penalties
4. Submission Method and Marking System
5. Formatting and Referencing Requirements
1. Preface
The purpose of this assessment item is to prepare a plan for your industry placement project. The Project Plan should detail the plan of approach for the project. It should be developed in consultation with your academic supervisor. It is a very important part of the industry placement process. Whilst the assessment task is not intended to be onerous, it is important to do well so that you have a clear plan for your project.
2. Project Plan Instructions, Format and Word Limits
- Each student is required to complete a ‘Project Plan’ using the format outlined in the table below.
- This is an individual assessment. Students must submit their own work.
- Students are to write and submit their Project Plan in their own document (word or pdf).
- Structure your Project Plan according to the template provided below (but not as a table), with each section titled with the Section heading listed in the table below.
- There is no word limit per se, but recommended word lengths for relevant sections are provided below.
Project Plan Template
Section
Suggested Content
Word Length
1. What is the Title of your project?
You can choose your own title. Good titles have meaning and give the reader insight into what the report is about. For example, ‘Assignment ENVM3102’ has no effective meaning, but this one does: 'A survey of frog species abundance and distribution in the upper parts of Oxley Creek Queensland'.
No more than 30 words.
2. What is the Aim of your project?
This should be one clear sentence that provides a succinct summary of what you report aims to achieve. For example, for the frog project noted above, the Aim could be: What is the abundance and distribution of frog species in the upper parts of Oxley Creek Queensland?
No more than 30 words.
3. What are the Objectives of your project?
These should be written as no more than three specific Objectives that in effect, break the Aim down into manageable parts. For example:
1. What is the abundance of frog species in the upper parts of Oxley Creek Queensland’?
2. What is the diversity of frog species in the upper parts of Oxley Creek Queensland?
3. What factors may be influencing the abundance and diversity of frog species in the upper parts of Oxley Creek?
No more than 30 words per Objective, no more than three Objectives.
4. How will your project have ‘Impact’?
You should design your project so that it has pos
Submission guidelines
Submit via the relevant Turn-it-in link on the course blackboard site
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Assessment 2. Placement Supervisor Report
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Placement
- Weight
- PASS/FAIL
- Due date
21/10/2024 2:00 pm
- Other conditions
- Work integrated learning.
Task description
Prior to completion of your placement, UQ will send a request via email to your placement supervisor to complete an assessment on your performance in the workplace. Supervisors will submit this report directly to UQ as per instructions in the email. Supervisors will be encouraged to use the report as an opportunity to conduct a formal feedback session with you. The feedback will be released to students following review by UQ.
Submission guidelines
Placement Supervisor to submit report directly to UQ.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Assessment 3. Placement Project Poster
- Online
- Mode
- Activity/ Performance
- Category
- Poster
- Weight
- PASS/FAIL
- Due date
21/10/2024 2:00 pm
Task description
Assessment 2 - Placement Project Poster
Type: Poster
Learning Objectives Assessed: 1, 2, 3, 4
Weight: PASS/FAIL
Task Description:
ENVM3102 Poster
Contents
1. Preface
2. Poster Instructions, Format and Word Limits
3. Due Dates and Late Penalties
4. Submission Method and Marking System
5. Formatting and Referencing Requirements
1. Preface
In this assessment activity you are required to prepare a poster about your Industry Placement project. Subject to commercial confidentiality constraints, your poster may be displayed at next year’s ‘Industry Placement Poster Showcase Event’ convened by the school, that will be attended by incoming Industry Placement students, host organisations and employers (past, current and future), UQ staff and your peers. It is a good opportunity to showcase your work. In those sorts of forums and events, Posters are a useful way of communicating your work. Good posters strike an effective balance between attention-grabbing graphics and important detail to engage browsing attendees at the event.
2. Poster Instructions, Format and Word Limits
- Each student is required to complete a ‘Poster’ as per the following instructions.
- This is an individual assessment. Students must submit their own work.
- For some tips on what makes a good scientific poster see:
https://web.library.uq.edu.au/node/4290/4 (UQ Library)
https://guides.nyu.edu/posters
https://hsp.berkeley.edu/sites/default/files/ScientificPosters.pdf
- Students should submit their poster in PowerPoint or PDF.
- Good quality posters do not just display thousands of words. They offer a concise summary, usually with some meaningful and compelling graphics, and work to attract and engage readers.
- There will be some examples of good posters from previous cohorts of the course available for your review on the course Blackboard site.
- Your poster should include:
- The title of your project
- An introduction to your project highlighting why it is important
- A summary of your methods
- A summary of your results
- A summary of your recommendations and key findings
- Any relevant acknowledgements
- Your name
3. Due Dates and Late Penalties
- The submission date is listed in the Course Profile.
- Extensions must be negotiated in advance of the due date.
- Late submissions must be approved by the Course Coordinator, or they will receive a grade of Fail.
4. Submission Method and Marking System
- This assignment is assessed as PASS/FAIL.
- The Course Coordinator may request students to revise and resubmit the assignment if it is incomplete, until it meets Pass standards (see criteria).
- Make your submission as a word document or pdf.
- Make your submission via the Turnitin link on the course blackboard page before the due date.
- Include your name on the poster.
5. Formatting and Referencing Requirements
- Whilst there is no specific formatting requirement for the post (you choose what you think is best for your project to achieve the purpose of the activity) please note the following advice from the UQ Library about how to format a good Poster
- The poster should be on A1 paper
- Use a 3 or 4 column format
- Try to keep 40% of the poster as white space, with no text or images. It helps organise the flow of information and prevents cluttering
- Keep a margin around the edge of the poster
- Use a large heading for your title across the top and sub-headings on your columns
- Text size recommendations
- Title heading 85 point font
- Subheadings 36 point
- Body text 24 point
- The CLIPS website has information on what to put in a science poster
- In PowerPoint Set the size of the slides to the poster requirements before you start
- Convert your slide to a PDF before you print it to keep the formatting as you intended.
- Layout and Composition: Grids (LinkedIn Learning, 1h1m) looks at how to use grids to create strong and consistent designs for posters.
- Don’t forget to include references and attributions.
- Try not to cut and paste illustrations from other sources. If possible, represent the illustration using your own interpretation - redraw it and modify it if needed to best illustrate your point, but be sure to cite the original source of the illustration.
- UQ plagiarism rules apply to this assignment.
- References should be cited and listed using Harvard style.
This assessment task evaluates students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Criteria & Marking:
All assessment tasks evaluate the students' abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute student misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Submission:
Submit via the relevant TurnItIn link on the course blackboard site.
PASS
FAIL
A complete Poster has been submitted.
The Poster provides a satisfactory overview of the Industry Placement project.
The Poster submitted is suitable for display at the school’s ‘Industry Placement Poster Showcase’ event.
The purpose of this assignment is to help students to communicate the results of their Industry Placement projects. Posters should be presented in a manner consistent with this purpose.
No Poster submitted.
In the event a submission is made but some parts of the Poster are not provided or are incomplete or are not addressed in sufficient detail, the Course Coordinator may request students to revise and resubmit their Poster until it achieves a Pass standard.
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Submission guidelines
The poster is to be submitted as a PDF via Blackboard through the link provided.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Assessment 4. Placement Project Report
- Online
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Project
- Weight
- PASS/FAIL
- Due date
21/10/2024 2:00 pm
Task description
ENVM3102 Project Report Semester 2 2023
Contents
1. Preface
2. Project Report Instructions, Format and Word Limits
3. Due Dates and Late Penalties
4. Submission Method and Marking System
5. Formatting and Referencing Requirements
1. Preface
The Project Report required in this assessment should be considered as the main academic output of the course. The Project Report should provide a concise review of your Industry Placement Project. It should serve to complement any reports that you prepare for your Host Organisation as part of the Placement and as a record of your industry placement experience.
2. Project Report Instructions, Format and Word Limits
- Each student is required to complete a ‘Project Report’ using the format outlined in the table below.
- This is an individual assessment. Students must submit their own work.
- Students are to write and submit their Project Report in their own document (word or pdf).
- Structure your Project Plan according to the template provided below, with each section titled with the Section heading listed in the table below.
- There is no word limit per se, but recommended word lengths for relevant sections are provided below. The overall recommended word limit is 3000 words excluding title, abstract, citations and references, tables, figures, other illustrations, footnotes, and attachments. There is no penalty for exceeding the recommended word limit.
Project Report Template
Section
Suggested Content
Word Length
Title
Good titles have meaning and give the reader insight into what the report is about. As was noted in the Project Plan instructions, ‘Assignment ENVM3102’ has no effective meaning, but this does: ‘A survey of frog species abundance and distribution in the upper parts of Oxley Creek Queensland’.
No more than 30 words.
Executive Summary/Abstract
An Executive Summary or Abstract is a summary of your report. Ideally, it should have four parts: (1) a one sentence summary of what the project was about; (2) a statement of why the project is impactful, important, unique, or interesting; (3) a summary of your methods; (3) a summary of your results; and (4) a summary of your key findings or recommendations.
No more than 250 words. Anything longer loses its usefulness as a summary.
Introduction
Your Introduction should summarise what you did, discuss the project rationale, explain your Aims and Objectives, and explain how the project is impactful, important, unique, or interesting.
No more than 250 words.
Literature Review
The literature review is an important part of your Project Report in that it is how you can demonstrate that you have captured the current state of knowledge related to your Placement Project. You can include journal papers, policy documents o
Submission guidelines
Submit via the Turn-it-in link provided on the course blackboard site.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 14 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
You will receive a mark of 0 if this assessment is submitted late.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 2 (Fail) |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes |
| 4 (Pass) |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 5 (Credit) |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 6 (Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. |
| 7 (High Distinction) |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. |
Additional course grading information
Students must receive a grade of Pass in every assessment activity to Pass the course.
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Additional assessment information
Given that this is an Industry Placement course with a Pass/Fail marking system, where various factors beyondﾠour control may impact work schedules and deliverables. Submitting work on time is very important and therefore due dates should be taken very seriously, particularly in terms of the needs and expectations of your host organisation. In the event that your work is disrupted by factors beyondﾠyour control, please contact the Course Coordinator to discuss whether an extension to the relevant UQ assessment due date is possible.
In the event a submission is made but some sections are not provided or are incomplete or are not addressed in sufficient detail, the Course Coordinator may request students to revise and resubmit their submissions until it achieves a Pass standard.
Applications for Extensions
Information on applying for an extension can be found here - my.UQ Applying for an extension
Extension applications must be received by the assessment due date and time.
If you are unable to provide documentation to support your application by the due date and time you must still submit your application on time and attach a Word document outlining why you cannot provide the documentation and upload the documentation to the portal within 24 hours.
Please note: While your extension request is being considered, you should work towards completing and submitting your assessment as soon as possible.
If you have been ill or unable to attend class for more than 4 weeks in a semester, we advise you to carefully consider whether you are capable of successfully completing your courses. You might need to consider applying for removal of course. We strongly recommend you seek advice from the Faculty that administers your program.
Extensions with Student Access Plans (SAP)
For extensions up to 7 days, your SAP is all that is required as documentation to support your application. However, extension requests longer than 7 days (for any one assessment item) will require the submission of additional supporting documentation e.g., a medical certificate. A maximum of two applications may be submitted for any one assessment item, unless exceptional circumstances can be demonstrated. All extension requests must be received by the assessment due date and time.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The assessment tasks in this course evaluate students’ abilities, skills and knowledge without the aid of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Students are advised that the use of AI technologies to develop responses is strictly prohibited and may constitute misconduct under the Student Code of Conduct.
Turnitin
By submitting work through Turnitin you are deemed to have accepted the following declaration “I certify that this assignment is my own work and has not been submitted, either previously or concurrently, in whole or in part, to this University or any other educational institution, for marking or assessment.”
All students must ensure they receive their Turnitin receipt on submission of any assessments. A valid Turnitin receipt will be the only evidence accepted if assessments are missing. Without evidence, the assessment will receive the standard late penalty, or after five days, will receive zero.
In the case of a Blackboard outage, please contact the Course Coordinator as soon as possible to confirm the outage with ITS.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Find the required and recommended resources for this course on the UQ Library website.
Additional learning resources information
When applying for a placement opportunity, the UQ Student Employability Centreﾠcan provide assistance in the preparation of a cover letter and resume. A list of workshops offered by UQ Careers is also available on StudentHub.
Students are encouraged to provide potential host placement organisations with a copy of the latestﾠStudent Activities Insurance letterﾠ(login required),ﾠwhich outlines the University's insurance coverage for students undertaking APPROVED course placements.
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Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Workshop |
Group meetings with academic supervisors Students are required to attend FIVE group workshop-style meetings with their supervisors during the semester. The specific dates and times will be organised directly between the academic supervisor and their assigned groups. The objectives of the meetings are to workshop ideas, suggestions and feedback for each assessment item. |
Placement |
Industry Placement Students will attend the workplace to undertake project-related tasks and other productive work for the placement provider during agreed hours for the duration of semester. |
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General contact hours |
Orientation Workshop O Week - Introductory session for all students to discuss expectations for the placement and strategies for approaching the assigned project. 10:00-11:00 (Cohort workshop with Course Coordinator); 11:00 to 12:00 with Academic Supervisors. |
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Workshop |
Poster Workplace poster in week 13. 21st October 2024 by 2pm submit poster via Blackboard |
Policies and procedures
University policies and procedures apply to all aspects of student life. As a UQ student, you must comply with University-wide and program-specific requirements, including the:
- Student Code of Conduct Policy
- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
Learn more about UQ policies on my.UQ and the Policy and Procedure Library.
You'll also need to be aware of the following policies and procedures while completing this course: