SCI 4402 Science Honours Project B

SubjectCat-NbrClassTermModeDescriptionUnitsCampus
SCI4402203551, 2003ONCScience Honours Project B2.50TWMBA
Academic Group:FOSCI
Academic Org:FOS002
HECS Band:2
ASCED Code:019999

Contents


STAFFING:

Examiner: Michael Kotiw
Moderator: Grant Daggard



RATIONALE:

A substantial programme of research will be performed by the student, the prime purpose being to give the student experience in carrying out scientific research.


SYNOPSIS:

This course involves students in a research project which will be supervised by a member of staff with appropriate expertise. It may consist of pure or developmental research in an important area of science and be based on experimental work conducted either within the University or elsewhere in conjunction with a government or private organisation. At the conclusion of their research program students are required to submit a detailed research thesis. Science Honours Project A and B need to be undertaken in consecutive semesters, overall Honours grades being determined in accordance with Department of Biological and Physical Sciences Honours program guidelines.


OBJECTIVES:

On successful completion of this course students will have:

  • obtained practical experience in the performance of original research in science;

  • been exposed the to real-world practical problems and the limitations these place on scientific advances;

  • had an opportunity to work in a research environment;

  • developed expertise in scientific writing and data presentation, leading to the production of an Honours dissertation.



    • TOPICS:


    DescriptionWeighting (%)
    1. Science Honours Dissertation Four typed unbound copies of the research dissertation, presented in the format typical of a post-graduate dissertation, must be submitted to the examiner of this course by the due date. Following the examination, the dissertation will be returned to the student for correction (to their supervisor's satisfaction and any requirements of the Department's Research and Higher Degree Committee). Following correction, four copies of the dissertation, bound to University requirements, are to be submitted to the course Examiner who will then process the student's final grade for this course. All students will be awarded a grade of "IDM" (incomplete, further work required) until either the bound dissertation, or evidence of binding, is provided to the course examiner.
    		100.00

    REFERENCE MATERIALS:

    Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

    Such journals, monographs and other printed materials appropriate for the research topic chosen.




    ASSESSMENT DETAILS:

    DescriptionMarks Out ofWtg(%)RequiredDue Date
    SCI HONOURS DISSERTATION100.00100.00Y04 Mar 2003(see note )
    NOTES:
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    Examiner to advise the due date of the Honours Dissertation

    IMPORTANT ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

    1. Attendance requirements:
      It is the students' responsibility to attend and participate appropriately in all activities (such as lectures, tutorials, laboratories and practical work) scheduled for them, and to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration.
    2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
      To complete the dissertation satisfactorily students must gain at least 50% of the marks available.
    3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
      If students submit the dissertation late, without prior approval, then a penalty of 5% of the total marks gained by the student for the dissertation will apply for each day late.
    4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
      To be assured of a passing grade, students must satisfactorily complete the dissertation and the final Honours seminar in SCI4401.
    5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
      Final grades for students will be determined on the basis of marks obtained for the dissertation.
    6. Examination information:
      There is no examination in this course.
    7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
      There will be no Deferred or Supplementary examinations in this course.
    8. University Regulations:
      Students should read USQ Regulations 5.1 Definitions, 5.6. Assessment, and 5.10 Academic Misconduct for further information and to avoid actions which might contravene University Regulations. These regulations can be found at the URL http://www.usq.edu.au/SECARIAT/calendar/Part5/ or in the printed version of the current USQ Handbook.

    ASSESSMENT NOTES

    9.Further information regarding the Science Project is given in the current version of the Biology Honours Guidelines.