BIO4100 · Biology research project

Overview

You will undertake a major research project. Under the supervision of an academic in the School of Biological Sciences, you will immerse yourself in the literature surrounding your chosen field of research, design novel research projects that will lead to new understanding in the field, and then set about testing these questions. You will experience working in a research group environment, working side-by-side with PhD students and professional researchers. You will present the results of your research projects via an oral presentation and written thesis. Candidates may commence the honours year at the beginning of either first or second Semester (July). Further information is available from the course coordinators and at a meeting held with prospective students during second semester of third year.

Areas of study: Ecology and conservation biology Genetics 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. Gather, analyse and critically evaluate data and information from scientific research;
2. Demonstrate skills in conducting scientific research and in specialised techniques for laboratory, computational, and/or field work in biological sciences;
3. Demonstrate skills in writing reports of scientific research and in searching the scientific literature;
4. Communicate scientific information effectively and professionally using a variety of modes;
5. Statistically analyse and present biological data;
6. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and responsibly using the scientific method.

Workload

This unit requires the equivalent of 36 hours per week of work, over the two main semesters. You will largely undertake work associated with this unit independently, under supervision. Prescribed activities will include a combination of literature searching and reading, lab computational and / or field work, data analysis and interpretation, and preparation of written and oral reports.

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