SLE765 - Research Thesis 2
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), Waurn Ponds (Geelong), Cloud (online) |
| Credit point(s): | 4 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.500 |
| Unit Chair: | Trimester 1: Brett Bryan Trimester 2: Brett Bryan |
| Prerequisite: | Must have passed 7 level 7 units (6 units must be SSC/SLE- coded units) |
| Corequisite: | Must be enrolled in S820, S772, S721 |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Typical study commitment: | Students will on average spend 600 hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - campus: | 1 x 1 hour meeting with supervisor per week. |
| Scheduled learning activities - cloud: | 1 x 1 hour online meeting with supervisor per week. |
Content
In this unit students develop high level scientific inquiry and research skills by undertaking an individual research project. Students will be required to continue work on their research project commenced in unit SLE764 - Research Thesis 1. Students are required to work closely with advice from their supervisor for the duration of their candidature. The research project is undertaken over two trimesters of full-time duration (in units SLE764 and SLE765). At the end of their study, students will be required to complete a major research thesis, which gives them an opportunity to apply and present knowledge gained through their research investigation in the chosen field of study. Assessment of student learning will include the submission of a major thesis that will be assessed by at least two examiners and presentation of research project findings in a formal seminar.
| ULO | These are the Learning Outcomes (ULO) for this unit. At the completion of this unit, successful students can: | Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| ULO1 | Apply expert scientific knowledge to the design, development and implementation of experiments and experimental design. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO2 | Synthesise discipline knowledge and skills in authentic research environments individually or as a part of a team. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO3 | Plan and execute a research project to demonstrate responsibility, personal accountability and reflective practice through achievement of anticipated outcomes. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO4 | Generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts autonomously in a range of contexts including new and unknown situations to demonstrate professional skills. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO5 | Use creativity and judgement in the application of scientific methodologies to test and contest laws, principles and theories of science. | GLO1: Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities |
| ULO6 | Present a well-rounded and justified argument through formulation of research questions, testing of hypotheses, analysis and experimentation of scientific evidence and discussion of findings. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Major thesis | Major Thesis Final Report | 80% | To be advised |
| Research seminar | 15-minute oral presentation | 20% | To be advised |
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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