MATS6800B
40 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
The research project prepares students to independently conduct and report on a materials science research project of their chosen interest. The research project is aimed at developing skills in quantitative research and reporting research findings (empirical work), drawing implications and conclusions. The core structure of this research project focuses on the application of nanomaterials in the energy and environmental fields. The outcome of the research project will exhibit an original investigation, analysis, and interpretation of the obtained results.
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 research project independently 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. Critique current research problems/issues, seek research opportunities and design a research proposal
4. Employ a wide range of written communication conventions particular to professional academic research papers, including organisation, presentation, formatting and stylistic choices.
5. Use persuasive and purposeful oral communication skills to defend a position or viewpoint.
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
Thesis: Part B - Thesis Dissertation
Presentation: Part B - Oral Defence
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
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
Course outline
- MATS6800B - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 283.6 KB)
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