Offered
Clayton First semester 2008 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2008 (Day)
Clayton Summer semester A 2008 (Day)
Synopsis
An individual research project in a discipline relating to a major area of study, conducted under supervision. Includes critical literature review, experimental design and data analysis, seminar attendance. Student must maintain regular contact with supervisor(s) and subject coordinator.
Assessment
Three oral reports (preliminary, 10 minutes; progress, 10 minutes; final poster session): 20%
Written reports (preliminary, 1500 words, 10%; final, 8000 words, 45%): 55%
Supervisor's assessment of project planning, conduct and development: 25%
Contact hours
Approximately 12 hours per week
Prerequisites
Permission of the Head of School plus students must have approval of project and supervisor prior to enrolment. In addition students must have a distinction average across 24 points of level 2 BIO/GEN units, including a minimum of 12 points in the discipline directly relevant to the project.
Prohibitions
SCI3740, SCI3739, GEN3990
