Key facts
UNE unit code: SCI395
*You are viewing the 2024 version of this unit which may be subject to change in future.
- Trimester 1 - On Campus
- Trimester 1 - Online
- Trimester 2 - On Campus
- Trimester 2 - Online
- Armidale Campus
- Yes
- No
- No
- 6
Unit information
Get a sense of what advanced academic research involves, and hone skills in critical thinking, problem solving and scientific communication that will help you to stand out in your career.
This unit offers you the opportunity to undertake a mini research project or literature review. Guided by an academic supervisor, you will develop in-depth knowledge in an area of scientific interest that you are passionate about and that fits with your course.
You will negotiate an agreed topic with your potential supervisor before the unit commences and seek approval to enrol from the Head of School of Science and Technology.
Extend your capacity for research in the sciences, or add to your expertise, with this unit.
Offerings
For further information about UNE's teaching periods, please go to Principal Dates.
| Teaching period | Mode/location |
|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 1 | Online |
| Trimester 2 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 2 | Online |
| Trimester 3 | On Campus, Armidale Campus |
| Trimester 3 | Online |
*Offering is subject to availability
Intensive schools
There are no intensive schools required for this unit.
Enrolment rules
Notes
Some projects cannot be undertaken off campus. Advanced standing cannot be granted for this unit.
The Approval for Enrolment Form can be downloaded from the link and is to be completed and submitted to the school for approval.BBiomedSc students must contact the Course Coordinator before submitting an approval form.
Please refer to the student handbook for current details on this unit.
Unit coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
- demonstrate a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge in a discipline of Science that has been studied;
- transmit knowledge, skills and ideas covering scientific discipline to others; and
- apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, well-developed judgement and responsibility in conducting and reporting on original research.
Assessment information
Assessments are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
| Title | Must Complete | Weight | Offerings | Assessment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assessment A | Yes | 100% | All offerings | Students must select one of two assessment options. Option A: Laboratory Based Research Project Assessment 1A: 20% 1000-1500Initial Literature Review (must be submitted within the first 5 weeks of the trimester).Assessment 2A: 80% 5000-6000Scientific Report (must be submitted within the first week of the examination period for that trimester). No. Words: 6000 |
| Assessment B | Yes | 100% | All offerings | Student must select one of two assessment options:Option B: Literature Review ProjectAssessment 1B: 10% 500Written Project Outline.Assessment 2B: 20% 1000Draft Literature Review. Initial Literature Review (must be submitted within the first 5 weeks of the trimester).Assessment 3B: 70% 5000-6000Final Literature Review (must be submitted by the Friday ending the first week of the examination period for that trimester). No. Words: 6000 |
Learning resources
Textbooks are subject to change up to 8 weeks prior to the start of the teaching period in which you are undertaking the unit.
Textbook information will be displayed approximately 8 weeks prior to the commencement of the teaching period. Please note that textbook requirements may vary from one teaching period to the next.
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