MARI4130

Marine Science Honours 4130

Faculty of Science and Information Technology School of Environmental and Life Sciences

20 Units 4000 Level Course

Available in 2013

Ourimbah	Semester 1, Semester 2

Previously offered in 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

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.

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 course component in the course outline provided by the school.

Objectives

On successful completion of this course, students will be provided with:

1. Competency in the selection of various methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection and statistical analysis used in marine science studies.
2. Capacity to implement appropriate methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection and statistical analysis used in their individual research projects.
3. Appreciation of the methods used to distill 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.

Replacing Course(s)

Transition

Industrial Experience

Assumed Knowledge

MARI4110 and MARI4120

Modes of Delivery

Internal Mode

Teaching Methods

Individual Supervision
Self Directed Learning

Assessment Items

Other: (please specify)	Poster and oral presentations.

Contact Hours

Self Directed Learning: for 10 hour(s) per Week for Full Term
Individual Supervision: for 14 hour(s) per Term for Full Term

Compulsory Components

Compulsory Course Component	WHS-Safety Induction or Risk Assessment. Compulsory Course Component: In order to participate in this course, students must complete a compulsory safety induction.
Requisite by Enrolment	This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Honours) program.

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