SCIENCE HONOURS B
SCI4SHB
2018
Credit points: 60
Subject outline
The honours program includes advanced studies in applied science and an introduction to research. Each student undertakes a research project, representing 65% of the honours program, and reports the outcomes in a thesis and at a seminar. The coursework (35% of the program) comprises an introduction to research methods and a number of specialised topics in applied science.
School: School of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points: 60
Subject Co-ordinator: Michael Angove
Available to Study Abroad Students: No
Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange Students: No
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: SCI4SHA and must be admitted in SHSB (Bachelor of Science with Honours Bendigo) OR require coordinators approval.
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: This subject represents one semester of a year-long unit.
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Critically evaluate research literature, demonstrate academic integrity and synthesise the information obtained.
- Activities:
- Writing research proposal, Delivering research seminar
02. Demonstrate awareness of ethical issues involved in scientific research.
- Activities:
- Introduction to ethics approval processes, if appropriate for research work, Oral defence, Thesis, Research seminar, book review
03. Choose appropriate methodologies to address a science research question, and apply safe laboratory practices when designing and performing experiments
- Activities:
- Writing research proposal, conduct in laboratory
04. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively as a practicing researcher, both independently and/or as part of a team.
- Activities:
- Independent research activities, regular meetings with supervisor, thesis writing, oral defence
05. Demonstrate communication skills by explaining complex problems to a general scientific audience.
- Activities:
- Poster for Open Day, research seminar
06. Demonstrate highly developed analytical, problem solving and writing skills through the application of complex theoretical concepts that underpin a field of science to the solution of scientific problems.
- Activities:
- Thesis writing
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: No
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Angove
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake supervised research throughout the academic year, and attend such coursework as is specified for the honours program. Attendance at Departmental seminars is mandatory"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Proposal (up to 3000 words) and Seminar (1500 words equiv) | Research Proposal (10%) Seminar on research proposal (5%) The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for SCI4SHA and SCI4SHB. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
| Research project: thesis, one 20-minute seminar and one 10-minute oral examination | Thesis (50%): up to 11000 words Research Seminar (10%): 3000 words equivalent Oral Defence (5%): 1500 words equivalent The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for SCI4SHA and SCI4SHB. | 65 | 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Written critique (1500 words equivalent) | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for SCI4SHA and SCI4SHB. | 5 | 02 |
| Book review (up to 1000 words) | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for SCI4SHA and SCI4SHB. | 5 | 02 |
| Poster for Open Day (3000 words equiv) | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for SCI4SHA and SCI4SHB. | 10 | 02, 05 |
Bendigo, 2018, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Michael Angove
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 31 - 43
One 1.0 hours lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
"Students undertake supervised research throughout the academic year, and attend such coursework as is specified for the honours program. Attendance at Departmental seminars is mandatory"
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Proposal (up to 3000 words) and Seminar (1500 words equiv) | Research Proposal (10%) Seminar on research proposal (5%) The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for SCI4SHA and SCI4SHB. | 15 | 01, 02, 03, 05 |
| Research project: thesis, one 20-minute seminar and one 10-minute oral examination | Thesis (50%): up to 11000 words Research Seminar (10%): 3000 words equivalent Oral Defence (5%): 1500 words equivalent The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for SCI4SHA and SCI4SHB. | 65 | 02, 04, 05, 06 |
| Written critique (1500 words equivalent) | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for SCI4SHA and SCI4SHB. | 5 | 02 |
| Book review (up to 1000 words) | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for SCI4SHA and SCI4SHB. | 5 | 02 |
| Poster for Open Day (3000 words equiv) | The assessment components listed are the combined assessment for SCI4SHA and SCI4SHB. | 10 | 02, 05 |