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ASC4200

Faculty of Science

18 September 2017 22 December 2024
Monash University

Undergraduate - Unit

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12 points, SCA Band 2, 0.250 EFTSL

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LevelUndergraduate
FacultyFaculty of Science
OfferedGippsland First semester 2015 (Day)
Coordinator(s)Dr Andrew Greenhill

Synopsis

ASC4200 is a level four unit in the Honours Program of the Bachelor of Science course. This unit provides advanced instruction on experimental design and data analysis and develops skills in critical thinking and examination of the scientific literature. Students will also examine appropriate Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental issues and learn about the ethical requirements associated with research involving humans and animals. As a part of this unit, students will convene and present a research symposium. This unit relates strongly to the Science Graduate Attributes and provides support for students wishing to develop a career in research science.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

  1. Apply experimental design and sampling methods relevant to their research project;

  1. Tailor research design and experimental protocols, giving consideration to available resources, occupational health, safety and environment requirements and research ethics;

  1. Critically analyse articles from the scientific literature;

  1. Present scientific ideas and the results of their research (orally and in writing) clearly and effectively, choosing appropriate materials and presentation styles for general and scientific audiences;

  1. Manage their work requirements, both independently and as a member of a team;

  1. Recognise the University's Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental requirements appropriately within the context of their research discipline;

  1. Recognise the University's requirements regarding the ethics of conducting research on humans and/or animals appropriately within the context of their research discipline.

Assessment

100% assignments

Workload requirements

Approximately 4 hours of lectures/workshops per fortnight for 12 weeks (one semester).

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Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor David Paganin

Prerequisites

Completion of the requirements for levels 1 to 3 of the Bachelor of Science and entry into Honours.

Co-requisites

ASC4100