BIOL4120
Biology Honours 4120
20 Units
Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 1, Semester 2 |
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Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
This course develops preliminary research skills in biological sciences. The course is conducted under the direct supervision of an academic staff member(s) who is also the students honours research supervisor. The course builds skills and competencies in research design including literature reviews, identification of research questions, methodological approaches, data collection and analysis, discussion and communication skills and preparation skills.
In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory Workplace Health and Safety requirement. Students will receive full information on this compulsory component in the course outline provided by the school.
| Objectives | On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. read, understand and evaluate a large body of academic and professional literature, and develop higher order thinking skills involving the identification of research problems, selection of research techniques, and critical analysis and evaluation of a variety of data forms. |
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| Content | 1. Development of a Research Proposal, involving establishing aims and objectives of the thesis, methodology and research plan, and evidence of a timetable for completion. 2. The Research Proposal is also presented as a half-hour seminar, followed by questions and re-evaluation of thesis direction. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||
| Transition | NA | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | A major in the appropriate sub-discipline with a credit-point average at 3000 level. | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||
| Teaching Methods | Self Directed Learning
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| Contact Hours | Workshop: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Self Directed Learning: for 18 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Seminar: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for BIOL4120 |