This is an in-person course. Contact your course convener or supervisor to see if your project can be undertaken remotely
This course allows guided research on a neuroscience topic for individuals who wish to gain research skills and experience not covered in other courses taught in the School.
The research project is guided by a an academic supervisor at ANU or in collaboration with an affiliated institute. Students identify a supervisor after discussion with the course convener.
This is a capstone course, usually completed in the final semester of a coursework masters program
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- Plan and engage in an independent and sustained investigation of a chosen research topic supervised by an academic staff.
- Systematically identify relevant theory and concepts in the chosen field, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions.
- Carry out a specific set of experiments in neuroscience to address a particular research question, at a standard consistent with current published research in the field.
- Accurately document and analyse laboratory work and research findings
- Present research findings, both orally and written to a high standard
Indicative Assessment
- A written report of the research project (75) [LO 1,2,3,5]
- A research lab book (15) [LO 3,4]
- A research seminar (10) [LO 2,5]
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Workload
The expected workload will consist of approximately 130 hours per 6 units of enrolment throughout the semester including:
- The project is expected to involve 80 hours of lab or project work per 6 units or enrolment throughout the semester.
- Approximately 50 hours of individual work per 6 units, which will include preparation individual work, including preparation of report, presentations and other assessment tasks
Students are expected to actively participate and contribute towards discussions.
Inherent Requirements
To be determined
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the John Curtin School of Medical Research to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
Nil
Assumed Knowledge
Assumed knowledge NEUR6101, NEUR6102Fees
Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.
Commonwealth Support (CSP) Students
If you have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). More information about your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.
- Student Contribution Band:
- 2
- Unit value:
- 6 to 12 units
If you are a domestic graduate coursework student with a Domestic Tuition Fee (DTF) place or international student you will be required to pay course tuition fees (see below). Course tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.
Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.
| Units | EFTSL |
|---|---|
| 6.00 | 0.12500 |
| 7.00 | 0.14583 |
| 8.00 | 0.16667 |
| 9.00 | 0.18750 |
| 10.00 | 0.20833 |
| 11.00 | 0.22917 |
| 12.00 | 0.25000 |
Course fees
- Domestic fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $830 per unit |
- International fee paying students
| Year | Fee |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $1110 per unit |
Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links
ANU utilises MyTimetable to enable students to view the timetable for their enrolled courses, browse, then self-allocate to small teaching activities / tutorials so they can better plan their time. Find out more on the Timetable webpage.
Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
Summer Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1284 | 01 Jan 2022 | 21 Jan 2022 | 21 Jan 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | In Person | View |
| 1285 | 01 Jan 2022 | 21 Jan 2022 | 21 Jan 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | In Person | View |
First Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3240 | 21 Feb 2022 | 28 Feb 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | 27 May 2022 | In Person | View |
| 3241 | 21 Feb 2022 | 28 Feb 2022 | 31 Mar 2022 | 27 May 2022 | In Person | View |
Autumn Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3265 | 01 Apr 2022 | 22 Apr 2022 | 22 Apr 2022 | 30 Jun 2022 | In Person | View |
| 3266 | 01 Apr 2022 | 22 Apr 2022 | 22 Apr 2022 | 30 Jun 2022 | In Person | View |
Winter Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4281 | 01 Jul 2022 | 22 Jul 2022 | 22 Jul 2022 | 30 Sep 2022 | In Person | View |
| 4282 | 01 Jul 2022 | 22 Jul 2022 | 22 Jul 2022 | 30 Sep 2022 | In Person | View |
Second Semester
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6227 | 25 Jul 2022 | 01 Aug 2022 | 31 Aug 2022 | 28 Oct 2022 | In Person | View |
| 6228 | 25 Jul 2022 | 01 Aug 2022 | 31 Aug 2022 | 28 Oct 2022 | In Person | View |
Spring Session
| Class number | Class start date | Last day to enrol | Census date | Class end date | Mode Of Delivery | Class Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6243 | 01 Oct 2022 | 21 Oct 2022 | 21 Oct 2022 | 31 Dec 2022 | In Person | View |
| 6244 | 01 Oct 2022 | 21 Oct 2022 | 21 Oct 2022 | 31 Dec 2022 | In Person | View |
