Science - Applied Innovation Swinburne University of Technology

Overview

Pair your tailor-made science degree with in-demand innovation skills – like collaboration, creativity and problem-solving. Immerse yourself in multidisciplinary innovation sprints and industry-based projects. Emerge ready to make meaningful scientific change. Science - Applied Innovation is offered at Swinburne University of Technology.

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

• demonstrate a coherent understanding of science by articulating the methods of science, explain why current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry and explain the role and relevance of science in society
• exhibit depth and breadth of scientific knowledge by demonstrating well-developed knowledge in at least one science disciplinary area
• critically analyse and solve scientific problems by evaluating information from a range of sources, designing and planning an investigation, selecting and applying practical and theoretical techniques for that investigation and collecting, recording, interpreting and drawing conclusions from scientific data
• effectively communicate science by presenting information or arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes using a variety of modes
• adopt ownership of their own learning and scientific work by being independent and self-directed learners, working effectively and safely in an individual or team context, demonstrating knowledge of the regulatory framework relevant to the disciplinary area and practising ethical conduct
• apply a series of thinking systems, creativity toolkits and innovation frameworks to design contextually-relevant solutions addressing local and global challenges in and outside their discipline
• identify and articulate opportunities to innovate and create impact informed by user-centred research and/or data
• adapt their discipline skillsets in new situations in response to complex and changing contexts, including interdisciplinary environments
• facilitate and contribute to innovation teams that seek solutions to complex challenges, using inclusive collaboration practices to leverage different skills and perspectives
• navigate commercial, human and technical requirements aided by prototyping and testing to deliver solutions that create value
• communicate the value of experimentation, ideas and innovation with confidence in developing solutions to investors, potential partners, employers or other stakeholders
• develop futures-focused innovations that integrate responsible social, technological and environmental factors