MATS6700B
20 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
The research project prepares students to conduct and report on a materials science research project on a given topic under supervision. The research project provides students with the necessary research training required to develop their skills for reviewing and critically analysing the literature. The research project is aimed at developing skills in quantitative research and reporting research findings (empirical work), drawing implications and conclusions.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Multi-term sequence
This course is part of a multi-term sequence. Both Part A and Part B must be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. Part A and Part B must be completed in consecutive terms. Students must complete Part A before completing Part B. Students must complete the sequence within a twelve month period. If students complete Part A but are unable to complete Part B within the timeframe, they must re-enrol in Part A. Part A cannot be completed as a standalone course, it will only count towards your program once you have successfully completed Part B.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Conduct a given research project under supervision while maintaining high level of ethics and integrity
2. Use quantitative analysis of data as the bases for judgments, drawing insight and qualified conclusions from data.
3. Employ a wide range of written communication conventions particular to technical reports, including organisation, presentation, formatting and stylistic choices.
4. Use persuasive and purposeful oral communication skills to present findings.
Content
- Introduction to research and the research process
- Research ethics and integrity
- Critical appraisal of the literature
- Introduction to quantitative research, study designs and methods
- Analysis and interpretation of quantitative data
- Critical appraisal of quantitative research
- Conduct a Materials Science research project
Assessment items
Proposal / Plan: Part A - Research Proposal and Presentation
Report: Part B - Technical Report
Presentation: Part B - Presentation
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 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
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Individual Supervision-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 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
Course outline
- MATS6700B - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 75.1 KB)
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