Overview
This unit provides the opportunity for high-achieving students to undertake an individual research project in Genetics with an academic supervisor. It includes a critical literature review, experimental design and data analysis. The student must maintain regular contact with supervisor(s) and subject coordinator.
Offerings
S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Matt McGee
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Matt McGee
Notes
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
Comprehend the fundamental process and requirements of scientific research;
2.
Review and critically evaluate the scientific literature within a relevant discipline;
3.
Demonstrate skills in experimental design, data collection and statistical analysis;
4.
Interpret experimental results, and place the results in the broader context of the research discipline;
5.
Communicate scientific findings and their implications, via oral presentations and written reports.
Teaching approach
Research activities
Assessment
1 - Preliminary oral presentation
2 - Poster presentation
3 - Final written report
4 - Supervisors assessment
Workload requirements
Workload
Learning resources
Required resources
Availability in areas of study
Ecology and conservation biology
Genetics
Plant sciences
Zoology
Genetics
Plant sciences
Zoology