SCI4120 - Science honours project

Leader: Associate Dean (Teaching)

Offered

Clayton First semester 2007 (Day)
Clayton Full year 2007 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2007 (Day)
Gippsland First semester 2007 (Day)
Gippsland Full year 2007 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2007 (Day)
Malaysia First semester 2007 (Day)
Malaysia Full year 2007 (Day)
Malaysia Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Students undertake a supervised research project in an area of science, and present the results in a seminar.

Objectives

On completion of the unit, students will be able to critically review the scientific literature in their specialist area of study; understand the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a relevant research project; be able to complete and analyse a set of laboratory-based, computer-based, theoretical or other appropriate studies; be proficient in computer based data acquisition (where appropriate), critical analysis of results, appropriate presentation, and scientific word processing; demonstrate communication skills in both oral and written presentations, including the ability to write and present scientific work in a potentially publishable way; have acquired a range of technical skills and attitudes appropriate to their specialist area of study; have demonstrated the capability to perform a variety of scientific procedures and techniques that are essential to the satisfactory completion and reporting of a research project; have the demonstrated the potential to pursue higher studies and learning in the relevant area of study.

Assessment

Consistent with the honours project assessment of the discipline. It will be advised to the student by the School Honours Coordinator.

Contact hours

To be advised by School Honours co-ordinator

Prerequisites

Permission from the Associate Dean (Teaching)