BIOL4001
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
Research Methodologies forms part of the Honours Program in Biology. This course covers advanced approaches to research methodology, with relevance to Honours projects undertaken by students at the 4000 level. Students enrolled in this course will explore contemporary perspectives in Biological research and focus specifically on; developing research skills; formulating research proposals; framing research questions; reviewing existing research; and choosing appropriate methodologies for different types of study. Methodologies are examined in the context of their application to their project (and associated research grouping), such as Plant Sciences, Reproductive Biology, Wildlife Biology and Management, Drug Design and Discovery, or Molecular Structure and Detection.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Apply discipline specific theoretical and practical research skills.
2. Demonstrate skills in information searching, selection, retrieval, and interpretation.
3. Identify appropriate methods of quantitative and/or qualitative data collection as relevant to the research project undertaken.
4. Design and develop a structured research plan using cognitive skills and critical thinking.
5. Interpret, summarise, and synthesise the literature of academic and professional literature.
Content
- Discussion and guidance on use of appropriate quantitative and/or qualitative methodology and data collection. Ethical implications, legal requirements, Work Health and Safety requirements, outline of Honours program, introductory.
- Establish research topic, identify relevant literature, formulate research question, undertake a literature review, design appropriate research methodology, and formulate a research proposal.
Assessment items
Participation: First Seminar
Proposal / Plan: Research Proposal
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per term
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per term
Course outline
- BIOL4001 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 234.2 KB)
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