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BIO3990 · Biology in action research project
2027 Handbook6 credit pointsLevel 3School of Biological Sciences
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
| Campus | Teaching period | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Clayton | Second semester | Teaching activities are on-campus (ON-CAMPUS) |
| Clayton | First semester | Teaching 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.
| # | Assessment | Type | Weight | Hurdle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Preliminary oral presentation | Presentation | 10% | — |
| 2 | Poster presentation | Presentation | 15% | — |
| 3 | Final written report | Written | 65% | — |
| 4 | Supervisor assessment | Demonstration | 10% | — |
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Requisites
Learning outcomes
- Comprehend the fundamental process and requirements of scientific research;
- Review and critically evaluate the scientific literature within a relevant discipline;
- Demonstrate skills in experimental design, data collection and statistical analysis;
- Interpret experimental results, and place the results in the broader context of the research discipline;
- Communicate scientific findings and their implications, via presentations and written reports.
Workload
• Approximately 12 hours per week
| Activity | Duration |
|---|---|
| Seminars | 9 hours |
| Workshops | 3 hours |
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