24 points, SCA Band 2, 0.500 EFTSL
Undergraduate - Unit
Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.
Faculty
Chief examiner(s)
Coordinator(s)
Unit guides
Offered
- First semester 2018 (On-campus)
- Second semester 2018 (On-campus)
- Full year 2018 (On-campus)
Prerequisites
Permission from the Associate Dean (Education)
Synopsis
Students undertake a supervised research project in an area of science, and present the results in a seminar.
Outcomes
On completion of the unit, students will be able to critically review the scientific literature in their specialist area of study; understand the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a relevant research project; be able to complete and analyse a set of laboratory-based, computer-based, theoretical or other appropriate studies; be proficient in computer based data acquisition (where appropriate), critical analysis of results, appropriate presentation, and scientific word processing; demonstrate communication skills in both oral and written presentations, including the ability to write and present scientific work in a potentially publishable way; have acquired a range of technical skills and attitudes appropriate to their specialist area of study; have demonstrated the capability to perform a variety of scientific procedures and techniques that are essential to the satisfactory completion and reporting of a research project; have the demonstrated the potential to pursue higher studies and learning in the relevant area of study.
Assessment
Consistent with the honours project assessment of the discipline. It will be advised to the student by the School Honours Coordinator.
Workload requirements
To be advised by School Honours co-ordinator
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