BNS4200 - Behavioural neuroscience honours: Research design and analysis

Leader: Dr Dianne Sheppard

Offered

Clayton First semester 2008 (Day)

Synopsis

The Honours year in behavioural neuroscience aims to increase students' understanding of theoretical and methodological aspects of research, develop their analytic, research and communication skills, as well as providing students with advanced knowledge in specific areas of the discipline including laboratory techniques and other research-related skills. In this unit students completed the Research Design and Analysis coursework component. It involves attending a lecture series and associated workshops that are designed to expand the students' knowledge of univariate and multivariate statistical procedures used by neuroscientists and psychologists in research.

Objectives

On completion of BNS4200 Behavioural Neuroscience Honours Research Design and Analysis unit, students will:

1. understand the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of research project,

2. be proficient in the use of advanced univariate and multivariate statistical procedures relevant to psychology,

3. be proficient in the use of the SPSS software package for statistical analysis and data-base storage and manipulation

4. have the capability to pursue research-related postgraduate studies in behavioural neuroscience.

Assessment

One short answer and multiple choice exam: 100%
Satisfactory participation in the SPSS workshop: hurdle requirement

Contact hours

2 Hours/week of lectures (for 13 weeks in semester 1): 10 hours SPSS computer workshops mid year

Co-requisites

BNS4100

Must be enrolled in the Honours degree of Bachelor of Behavioural Neuroscience