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BCH4100

Faculty of Science

18 September 2017 25 April 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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36 points, SCA Band 2, 0.750 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Science
OfferedClayton Full year 2013 (Day)
Monash Medical Centre Full year 2013 (Day)
Clayton Second semester to First semester 2013 (Day)
Monash Medical Centre Second semester to First semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Tim Cole

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 research literature relevant to their topic, carry out a research project and present the results of their study in both written and oral form. Information about the research projects is available from the course coordinator and at a meeting held with prospective students during the second semester of third year.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Critically review the scientific literature that underpins the area of the research project;

  1. Undertake a supervised research project and contribute to project design and management;

  1. Apply appropriate laboratory techniques, research methodologies and data analysis methods to collect, interpret and report research findings;

  1. Effectively present research and findings orally showing a firm grasp of the area;

  1. Analyse research undertaken in the context of the discipline area and report findings in an extended written report.

Assessment

Literature review (5000 words): 15%
Research project (40000 words): 70%)
Oral presentation: 15%

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Tim Cole

Co-requisites

BCH4200