1999 Science Handbook - Bachelor of Science (Honours), Gippsland

Bachelor of Science (Honours), Gippsland

General
Objectives
Course structure

General

Course code: To be advised
Course adviser: Dr Peter Towns
The aim of this course is to provide a fourth year of advanced study and research training for students who have completed a BAppSc, BSc or an equivalent qualification with a minimum of twenty-four points at credit (or higher) grade in their third-level major disciplines.
The BSc(Hons) program is designed to prepare graduates for scientifically-oriented careers in private enterprise or government, or for entry to postgraduate candidature (MAppSc, MSc or PhD) for students with sufficiently good results.
The course may be completed in one year of full-time study or over two years part-time.

Objectives

On successful completion of the BSc(Hons) course, students will:

show evidence of independence, initiative and the ability to conduct research;
be able to search, evaluate and utilise relevant literature in their research and coursework programs;
demonstrate the ability to acquire, analyse and report on mathematical and scientific information;
demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the principles governing experimental design, data analysis and experimental work;
perform experimental work with competence, initiative and understanding;
demonstrate experience and competence in the communication of mathematical and scientific investigations with emphasis on the process of peer review;
prepare research reports at a professional standard of presentation;
provide evidence of advancing their knowledge of the disciplines relevant to or complementary with their undergraduate major studies;
participate in the process of forging closer links between Monash University, other universities, Government research organisations and Australian industry;
demonstrate relevant professional skills including the ability to meet deadlines, organise their activities, perform experimental work in keeping with the highest safety standards and work in a team.

Course structure

Approved candidates will enrol in one of the following two subjects as appropriate:

GAS4000 Experimental sciences (biochemistry, biotechnology, chemistry, environmental science, microbiology);
GAS4600 Mathematical sciences (applicable mathematics or statistics).

Each subject will consist of advanced level coursework offered as discrete units and a research project completed with supervision by an academic staff member of the School of Applied Sciences. The research project will culminate in the submission of a dissertation and an oral presentation. It is planned that students will in many cases undertake part or all of their project working in an external approved research environment.