env3enp research project
RESEARCH PROJECT
ENV3ENP
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject aims to introduce students to scientific research, and involves a project in which the student investigates a scientific problem carried out under the supervision of a member of staff, or, in some cases, an external person with appropriate experience. Students can choose a project from the list of suggested topics or can suggest their own projects, provided they can obtain appropriate supervision approved by the subject co-ordinator. The project involves either acquisition of new data or use of an existing dataset, which must be analysed and interpreted, and written up as a report describing the problem addressed, the scientific basis of the study, the data acquisition, the analysis and interpretation. Each student will also give a short (~10 minute)oral powerpoint presentation on their topic to the class. The generic skills of writing, speaking and observation are specifically taught and assessed. Problem solving and critical thinking are specifically taught concurrently with analytical thinking involving data collection and its interpretation. This subject can be taken in either first or second semester.
SchoolSchool of Life Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Webb
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Second Year of the Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Develop independent learning and research skills by locating, interrogating and evaluating relevant scientific information to generate a scientific report.
- Activities:
- The student will work under the supervision of an academic staff member to plan the research project. and determine the methods and analysis to be used.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
02. Solve and creatively find solutions to a complex, unfamiliar, real world scientific and technical problem consistent with the faculty and professional standards.
- Activities:
- The student will independently analyse the data.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
03. Use numerical calculations and graphical representations to manipulate and interpret numerical data and evidence from experiments, scientific reports and journals.
- Activities:
- The student will use appropriate, calculations, statistics and graphical representations to interpret the data..
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
04. Present coherent explanations supported by evidence in grammatically correct prose in a scientific report that has appropriate referencing, and employs academic integrity and scientific rigour.
- Activities:
- The final written research thesis requires discussing the significance of the project findings in light of current understanding of the problem/issue in the published literature.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
05. Conduct a clearly spoken presentation to communicate logically the results of the scientific research carried out (including theoretical concepts).
- Activities:
- The presentation will demonstrate both communication and organisational skills.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Ethical behaviour)
Subject options
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Melbourne, 2017, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Webb
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 60.0 hours independent research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"60 hours of self-directed learning"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 10-minute oral presentation of the project | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Project report equivalent to 4000 words | 90 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |
Melbourne, 2017, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Webb
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 60.0 hours independent research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"60 hours of self-directed learning."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 10-minute oral presentation of the project | 10 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Project report equivalent to 4000 words | 90 | 01, 02, 03, 04 |