BIO3990 · Biology in action research project

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

Assessment

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

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

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

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

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.