Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

The nature of this course means that the learning outcomes are very individual and very specific. However, in general, on satisfying the requirements of this course students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen science research topic;

2. Systematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions;

3. Engage in systematic discovery and critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources;

4. Appropriately apply statistical or other evaluation processes to original data;

5. Understand and apply ethical standards of conduct in the collection and evaluation of data and other resources;

6. Communicate research concepts and contexts clearly and effectively both in writing and orally. 

Other Information

Students must fill out a Research Project Summary form as well as an Enrolment Change form and seek approval from the Associate Director of Science Education of the relevant discipline. Once the forms have been filled and signed they must be submitted to the Science Central Office on the Ground Floor of the Peter Baume Building #42.

Indicative Assessment

• Project Report (80%)
• Seminar (20%)

The ANU uses Turnitin to enhance student citation and referencing techniques, and to assess assignment submissions as a component of the University's approach to managing Academic Integrity. While the use of Turnitin is not mandatory, the ANU highly recommends Turnitin is used by both teaching staff and students. For additional information regarding Turnitin please visit the ANU Online website.

Workload

130 hours (6 units), 260 hours (12 units) 520 hours (24 units) over the relevant semester or session.

Requisite and Incompatibility

You will need to contact the ANU Joint Colleges of Science to request a permission code to enrol in this course.

Assumed Knowledge

Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links