This is an independent research course culminating in a final written piece of academic work. Remote study is a study option with approval from the course convenor.
Motivations for taking the course can include:
· gaining necessary independent research skills
· trying out topics or methods for a potential PhD or industry-focused project
· demonstrating readiness for entering a PhD program either at ANU or another institution.
· conducting a pilot study in preparation for a larger industry or academic project.
Students will learn:
· how to identify a topic of interest,
· how to formulate a research question,
· how to scale that research question to fit the scope of an Advanced Masters sized project (roughly thesis equivalent),
· how to select relevant literature to frame their project,
· how to devise a research design that will support them in answering their research question,
· how to select appropriate methods to go about answering their chosen research question,
· how to conduct research according to their research design,
· research ethics,
· analysis of data to develop research findings in relation to the research question,
· academic writing skills with particular attention to structuring and writing a thesis.
This course will enable students to develop competencies expected of professionals working in business, government, academia or the broader community. There may be internship opportunities available for which students can apply. A holistic selection process will be used to select the best applicant for each opportunity. Students can also propose internships or research projects, but these will always be established following negotiations between the ANU and the potential host organisations or project sponsors, before being offered to students along with other opportunities.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:
- develop a significant research question relating to cybernetics;
- investigate this question creatively, critically, ethically, and independently, including through sophisticated use of appropriate theory and methodology as appropriate to the discipline, and place these investigations in the context of the relevant intellectual tradition; and
- communicate their research and its findings through an appropriate medium.
Work Integrated Learning
Projects
This project course enables you to develop competencies expected of professionals working in business, government academia or the broader community.
Indicative Assessment
- Research design assessment (10) [LO 1,2,3]
- Written thesis or similar independent research output (90) [LO 1,2,3]
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
Combination of individual research and/or attendance at the internship placement, attendance at and participation in assessment activities, and writing the reflective report to a total of 130 hours for each 6 units.
Requisite and Incompatibility
You will need to contact the School of Cybernetics to request a permission code to enrol in this course.
Prescribed Texts
To be defined in the 'Independent Study Contract'.
Preliminary Reading
To be defined in the 'Independent Study Contract'.
Assumed Knowledge
This will depend on the nature of the proposed internship or project and will be assessed by the course convener. It is recommended that students have previously taken CECS6001 or CYBN6001, CECS6002 or CYBN6002 and CECS8001 or CYBN8001 prior to commencing this Projects in Applied Cybernetics course.
Fees
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 24 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 |
| 13.00 | 0.27083 |
| 14.00 | 0.29167 |
| 15.00 | 0.31250 |
| 16.00 | 0.33333 |
| 17.00 | 0.35417 |
| 18.00 | 0.37500 |
| 19.00 | 0.39583 |
| 20.00 | 0.41667 |
| 21.00 | 0.43750 |
| 22.00 | 0.45833 |
| 23.00 | 0.47917 |
| 24.00 | 0.50000 |
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.
