SCI3PRJ
SCIENCE PROJECT
SCI3PRJ
2018
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, the student undertakes a semester-long research or development project related to his or her major studies under the guidance of an academic supervisor. The student will solve a given problem with creativity and imagination and will develop new ideas about an aspect of their chosen field and how to manage and communicate these. They will achieve this by applying theory, locating new knowledge and synthesising it along with their results into a project report. Many problems in science are multi-disciplinary, thus students will experience the needs and benefits of collaboration and net-working across discipline boundaries and thus gain insight into the process of working as a scientist. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential. Innovation and Entrepreneurship entails developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas, taking calculated risks and creating change to achieve ambitions - now and in the future.
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Must complete at least 180 credit points towards Bachelor of Science degree with at least 30 credit points of 2nd year science subjects
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditions Specific project availability in any one year depends on staff availability and loads. Students will need to enter discussions with potential supervisors in the semester prior to undertaking their project.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically evaluate scientific literature relating to a specialist area of science research, identify existing gaps and justify the need to address these.
- Activities:
- Organise regular meetings with a supervisor to discuss work completed and plan ongoing tasks. Maintain a laboratory journal. Execute research with supervision.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Investigate research questions independently and collaboratively in creative and innovative ways that are based on sound scientific principles.
- Activities:
- Write two draft reports to obtain feedback, before writing the final report.
- 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(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Autonomy and independence)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Analyse, evaluate and synthesise information obtained through independent and collaborative research to prepare reports that reflect broad theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in a specialist science area.
- Activities:
- Obtain feedback relating to a literature review as part of writing the final report.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
04. Formally present research findings to peers and academics clearly and coherently.
- Activities:
- Deliver an oral presentation relating to the completed project. Assess several other presentations.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Writing,Speaking,Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving,Inquiry/Research)
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 22 - 22
Two 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 22 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction and Literature Review (1000 word equiv) | This will form part of the final report | 20 | 03 |
| Project outline and methodology (500 words equiv) | This will form part of the final report | 10 | 01 |
| 1x10 minute oral presentation (500 word equiv) | 10 | 04 | |
| Final Report (2500 word equiv) | Assessment is focused on results, discussion and conclusion | 60 | 02 |
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorSabine Wilkens
Class requirements
SeminarWeek: 43 - 43
Two 3.0 hours seminar per study period on weekdays during the day from week 43 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction and Literature Review (1000 word equiv) | This will form part of the final report | 20 | 03 |
| Project outline and methodology (500 words equiv) | This will form part of the final report | 10 | 01 |
| 1x10 minute oral presentation (500 word equiv) | 10 | 04 | |
| Final Report (2500 word equiv) | Assessment is focused on results, discussion and conclusion | 60 | 02 |