6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL
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Synopsis
The philosophy of science. Writing and assessing scientific papers and reports. The analysis and interpretation of biological data, especially the design and analysis of experiments. This unit is a pre-requisite unit for Honours in Biology (BIO4100 and BIO4200).
Outcomes
On completion of this unit students will be able to:
- Explain the basic principles underlying the philosophy of science;
- Design testable hypotheses and predictions in biological investigations;
- Demonstrate critical, analytical skills in writing, assessing and publishing scientific papers and reports and interpretation of biological data;
- Evaluate and determine the suitability of different statistical approaches to analyse biological data;
- Apply current techniques of statistical analysis.
Assessment
Theory examination (2.5 hours): 50%
Practical examination (2 hours): 25%
Practical work and assignments: 25%
Workload requirements
Two 1-hour lectures and equivalent of 3 hours laboratory/tutorials per week
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