MARI4130
20 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course involves the direct application of research skills and competencies introduced in MARI4120. The course is conducted under the direct supervision of an academic staff member who is the student's honours research supervisor. It concentrates on the data collection and analysis component of the research process. Students will have already completed a major literature review, identified a suitable research question and developed a robust research design. The present course explores and implements appropriate data collection techniques and develops advanced skills in data analysis. The course develops chapter drafts for the student's research thesis, as well as a poster and oral presentation of research findings.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 1 - 2023.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Competently select various methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection and statistical analysis used in marine science studies.
2. Implement appropriate methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection and statistical analysis used in their individual research projects.
3. Appreciate the methods used to distil and communicate scientific findings in concise formats.
Content
Students undertake activities involving:
- Discussion and guidance on the use of appropriate methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection and statistical analysis used in marine science research.
- Guidance on the use of analytical thinking for data interpretation.
- The application of appropriate research ethics principles.
- Guidance on conventions used in communicating scientific findings in oral and poster presentations.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Ourimbah) program.
Assumed knowledge
MARI4110 and MARI4120
Assessment items
Thesis: Thesis Outline & Initial Conclusions (Oral & Written)
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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