Science Honours 2
Credit points
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
St Albans
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit builds on the course work and research project commenced in Science Honours 1. Students will continue to conduct a research project under supervision. The project will comprise a novel research investigation in an area of expertise of the approved supervisor(s). The results of the project will be reported in an oral presentation and a written thesis.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- Generate novel data and conduct qualitative and/or quantitative analysis with subsequent data interpretation to deduce conclusions;
- Implement and articulate an independent, critical investigation of a science research topic; and
- Contextualise research findings, argue and defend research process as well as outcomes to a professional audience, using advanced written and oral communication skills.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment type: Presentation | Grade: 15%
Oral Presentation of whole project, with emphasis on results and discussion (15 minutes plus 10 minutes questions)
Assessment type: Research Thesis | Grade: 85%
Research Thesis (not more than 12,000 words) and Thesis Defence
Each Assessment task will be graded and will contribute to the overall grade received. Science Honours 2 will be weighted 65% of the total grade for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) course, with the other 35% obtained from Science Honours 1. Students will receive a single mark and grade after completion of both Science Honours 1 and Science Honours 2 with the grade allocated to the unit Science Honours 2. This weighting reflects the whole of year nature of the Honours degree and allows development of higher level written, oral and analysis skills, using feedback from assessors and their supervisor during the year, thus placing the bulk of the marks associated with the final thesis when all AQF level 8 skills have been obtained. This is also necessary for application and entry to doctoral programs that require the thesis to form more than 50% of the grade.
Required reading
To be advised by the supervisor and searched by student as part of research training
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):