BIOL4210
20 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course involves the direct application of research skills and competencies introduced in BIOL4120. The course is conducted under the direct supervision of an academic staff member who is the students principal honours research supervisor. It concentrates on the data collection and analysis portion of the research process. By the start of this course, students will have completed a major literature review, identified a suitable research question and developed a robust research design. The course explores and implements appropriate data collection techniques and develops advanced skills in data analysis. The course develops chapter drafts for the students final honours research thesis.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Be competent in the selection and use of various methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection used in biological studies;
2. Have developed the capacity to identify and implement appropriate methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection to be used in their individual research projects;
3. Have an appreciation of the practical issues linking research methodologies and theoretical research and analysis in biological studies; and
4. Have knowledge of appropriate research ethics principles and procedures and capacity to obtain appropriate approval for a research project.
Content
Students undertake activities involving:
- Discussion and guidance on uses of appropriate methods of quantitative and qualitative data collection used in biological sciences.
- Guidance on use of analytical thinking for data analysis and conclusion drawing.
- Guidance on drafting reports summarizing preliminary findings or progress.
- Guidance on presenting preliminary findings orally before peers and academic staff.
- The application of appropriate research ethics principles and OH&S issues.
Requisite
This course is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science (Honours), Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management (Honours) and the Bachelor of Biotechnology (Honours) programs.
Assumed knowledge
BIOL4110 and BIOL4120
Assessment items
Thesis: Written Research Thesis
Contact hours
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Self-Directed Learning-1
- Self-Directed 18 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Seminar-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
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