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BIO4100

Faculty of Science

18 September 2017 22 November 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
Organisational UnitSchool of Biological Sciences
OfferedClayton Full year 2013 (Day)
Sunway Full year 2013 (Day)
Clayton Second semester to First semester 2013 (Day)
Sunway Second semester to First semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Dave Chapple (Clayton); Dr Lee Sui Mae (Sunway)

Synopsis

Students undertake a supervised research project. Students will present the results of their research project in a seminar. Candidates may commence the honours year at the beginning of either first or second semester. Further information is available from the course coordinators and at a meeting held with prospective students during second semester of third year.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Apply a critical and analytical approach to scientific research;

  1. Demonstrate skills in experimental design and in specialised techniques for laboratory and/or fieldwork in biological sciences;

  1. Demonstrate skills in writing reports of scientific experiments and in searching the scientific literature;

  1. Demonstrate skills in oral communication of scientific information;

  1. Statistically analyse and present biological data;

  1. Understand OHSE regulations, including hazardous and dangerous materials and risk assessments.

Assessment

Research project with written report on the results: 93%
Seminar based on research project 7%

Chief examiner(s)

Dr Dave Chapple

Prerequisites

BIO3011 or by permission of the Head of School

Co-requisites

BIO4200 or BIO4280