SLE314 - Research Project
Unit details
| Year: | 2022 unit information |
|---|---|
| Important Update: | Unit delivery will be in line with the most current COVIDSafe health guidelines. We continue to tailor learning experiences for each unit to achieve the best possible mix of online and on-campus activities that successfully blend our approaches to learning, working and research. Please check your unit sites for announcements and updates. Last updated: 4 March 2022 |
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 1: Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waurn Ponds (Geelong) Trimester 2: Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waurn Ponds (Geelong) Trimester 3: Burwood (Melbourne), Warrnambool, Waurn Ponds (Geelong) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| Previously coded as: | SBS311 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Jan West Trimester 2: Jan West Trimester 3: Jan West |
| Prerequisite: | Students would normally be expected to have a weighted average mark of 70% for all completed units, please contact the Unit Chair prior to enrolling in this unit. |
| Corequisite: | Must be enrolled in S337, S382, S393, S398, S321, S323, S324, S320, S399, S394, S369, D311, D321, D351, D372, D331, or D329 |
| Incompatible with: | SQA302, SLE344 |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | Students are expected to attend meetings with the Unit Chair and/or supervisor. |
Content
This unit involves a substantial piece of independent research conducted under the supervision of a member of staff. Students will not be permitted to take more than one credit point, within the School of Life and Environmental Sciences, from this offering.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Design and safely conduct field or laboratory-based experiments to collect, accurately record and interpret quantitative data in a professional manner. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Produce documentation containing an accurate representation of key findings. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Effectively synthesize and effectively communicate scientific results or information using a range of technologies in both written and oral presentations suitable for a research and non research audience. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Synthesize established knowledge to develop a hypothesis against which collected data will be tested. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Demonstrate relevant scientific technical knowledge and skills and apply them to a range of activities in a professional and/or academic setting. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
These Unit Learning Outcomes are applicable for all teaching periods throughout the year
Assessment
| Assessment Description | Student output | Grading and weighting (% total mark for unit) | Indicative due week |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research project proposal | Written proposal, 1,500 word maximum | 10% | Week 4 |
| Oral presentation | 20-minute oral presentation | 20% | Week 11 |
| Written report | Written report, 3,000 word maximum | 50% | Week 12 |
| Supervisor mark | Students are not expected to submit any documentation for this assessment task | 20% | As scheduled |
The assessment due weeks provided may change. The Unit Chair will clarify the exact assessment requirements, including the due date, at the start of the teaching period.
Learning Resource
There is no prescribed text. Unit materials are provided via the unit site. This includes unit topic readings and references to further information.
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