SCI 4403 Special Study in Science

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
SCI4403103521, 2002ONCSpecial Study in Science1.00TWMBA
Academic Group:FOSCI
Academic Org:FOS002
HECS Band:2
ASCED Code:019999

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Michael Kotiw
Moderator: Grant Daggard



RATIONALE:

This course will allow the student to choose a topic from within any science subdiscipline he/she has studied as an undergraduate, and obtain advanced knowledge by private study. The topic chosen should complement the specific research project the student is simultaneously undertaking.


SYNOPSIS:

The subject matter studied by students taking this course will vary, in order to complement the student's Honours or Graduate Diploma Project. The student will be expected to gain knowledge in a selected field by private study in appropriate libraries. Attendance at seminars both within and outside the University will also be expected.


OBJECTIVES:


On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

  • Understand a major area of science at a level beyond that normally covered in undergraduate courses.

  • Complement with advanced background knowledge the Science Project. (Honours: 62403 & 62404; Grad. Dip: 62421 & 62422).



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. No detailed teaching contents can be specified for this course. Students will be expected to read broadly and extensively within their chosen area of interest. Areas of study will be chosen in consultation with the Examiner and the Project supervisor. Where appropriate students will be permitted to study material from senior undergraduate courses, up to a value of one credit point.
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    STUDENT WORKLOAD REQUIREMENTS:

    ACTIVITYHOURS
    Private Study160
    Supervisor Consultation10


    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    APPROVED ASSESS. PROGRAMME999.00100.00Y04 Mar 2002 (see note 1)
    NOTES:
    1.
    Examiner to advise details for Approved Assessment Programme

    OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

    1. Where a student studies material from an undergraduate course, that student will be assessed in the normal manner by the respective examiner for that course. This assessment will be given a weighting equivalent to the credit point value of the undergraduate material.
    2. In accordance with University's Policy on Assignments (Regulation 5.6.1), the Examiner of a course may grant an extension of the due date of an assignment in extenuating circumstances. This policy may be found in the USQ Handbook, the Distance Education Study Guide and the Faculty of Sciences' Orientation Handbook for new on-campus students. All students are advised to study and follow the guidelines associated with this policy.
    3. The Project Supervisor may provide a few key references as a starting point for the student's literature search.