BP230 - Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology)

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Plan: BP230P7 - Bachelor of Science (Nanotechnology)
Campus: City Campus

Learning outcomes

Statement of capabilities

Within the School of Applied Sciences the BSc programs will provide students with the opportunity and ability to apply scientific principles and practice in commercial enterprises and research establishments in a safe and environmentally and socially acceptable manner. Graduates will have a sound scientific knowledge as a foundation for a professional career in their field and as a basis for life-long learning in a changing global market shaped by economic, cultural, environmental and regulatory forces. The Bachelor of Science will provide opportunities for all BSc students to graduate with the following shared graduate capabilities:

GC 1. Knowledge Capability
The understanding of appropriate and relevant, fundamental and applied scientific knowledge with the ability to use and apply that knowledge in a wide range of problems, enabling an effective approach to dealing with new situations in their professional discipline.

GC 2. Technical Capability
The awareness, selection and use of appropriate laboratory and field materials and equipment, and the ability to employ these in a safe and responsible manner gained from practical experience in the skills, technologies and competencies of their chosen area and related professions.

GC 3. Critical Analysis and Problem Solving
The ability to design, conduct and interpret experiments for problem solving and creative thinking, displaying knowledge of issues and debates in the field of study to serve in the development of conceptual skills, intellectual curiosity, individual thought, ongoing creativity, critical reflection on practice, and life-long learning.
Employ and apply appropriate critical and analytical thought in a scientific manner using available IT and literature resources.

GC 4. Communication
Being able to communicate, by means of oral, written, symbolic, and pictorial presentations to a wide range of audience types, with an appreciation of communication as a cultural and personal practice as well as the systems of communication in the sciences.

GC 5. Personal and Professional Awareness
An appreciation of environmental, social, legal and international aspects of actions and decisions in science, with a clear understanding of professional expectations and ethical requirements.

GC 6. Independent and Integrated Practice
To be self-motivated and personally responsible for personal actions and learning, and able to work with others and contribute in a constructive manner to group and team activities and decision-making processes.

In order to achieve these capabilities, this award defines its Award Capability Map (see following Program Structure) within the parameters of this structure, offering particular courses and specifying core and elective requirements in order to achieve specific graduate outcomes.

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