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BIO3990 · Biology in action research project

Official Handbook

2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3School of Biological Sciences

Last checked: 30 Sep 2026 UTC

Overview

An individual research project in a discipline relating to a major area of study, conducted under supervision. Includes critical literature review, experimental design and data analysis. You must maintain regular contact with supervisor(s) and subject coordinator.

Areas of study: Ecology and conservation biology Plant sciences Zoology

Offerings

CampusTeaching periodMode
ClaytonSecond semesterTeaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)
ClaytonFirst semesterTeaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS)

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

#AssessmentTypeWeightHurdle
1Preliminary oral presentationPresentation10%—
2Poster presentationPresentation15%—
3Final written reportWritten65%—
4Supervisor assessmentDemonstration10%—

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

prohibition

PROHIBITION: SCI3740, SCI3990 PERMISSION: Written permission from the unit coordinator is required to enrol in this unit; approval is dependent on the availability of appropriate supervision and resources.

SCI3740SCI3990

Learning outcomes

  1. Comprehend the fundamental process and requirements of scientific research;
  2. Review and critically evaluate the scientific literature within a relevant discipline;
  3. Demonstrate skills in experimental design, data collection and statistical analysis;
  4. Interpret experimental results, and place the results in the broader context of the research discipline;
  5. Communicate scientific findings and their implications, via presentations and written reports.

Workload

• Approximately 12 hours per week

ActivityDuration
Seminars9 hours
Workshops3 hours

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