GEN3990 · Genetics in action research project

Overview

This unit provides the opportunity for high-achieving students to undertake an individual research project in Genetics with an academic supervisor. It includes a 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 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. 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 oral presentations and written reports.

Workload

This unit requires the equivalent of 12 hours per week of work. You will largely undertake work associated with this unit independently.

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