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BTH4100

Faculty of Science

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Monash University Handbook 2011 Undergraduate - Unit

36 points, SCA Band 0 (NATIONAL PRIORITY), 0.750 EFTSL

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Science
OfferedSunway Full year 2011 (Day)
Sunway Second semester to First semester 2011 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Lynne Mayne (Clayton); Dr Charles Clarke (Sunway)

Synopsis

Students will undertake a supervised research project. Candidates may commence the honours year at the beginning of either the first or second semester. Students will carry out a research project and present the results of their study in both written and oral form. Information about research projects will be available from the course coordinator towards the end of the preceding semester.

Objectives

Students can:

  1. design and implement a supervised research project;
  2. execute and analyse research;
  3. use computer data systems;
  4. report scientific work;
  5. communicate with scientists;
  6. use technical skills;
  7. do relevant research procedures;
  8. pursue higher studies.

Assessment

Assessment will include a written thesis and oral defence. Final assessment methods will be advised by the unit coordinator prior to commencement.

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Charles Clarke

Contact hours

Full year

Prerequisites

Completion of the admission requirements for the Bachelor of Biotechnology Honours year or for the Science Honours Program

Co-requisites

BTH4200 or BTH4280