Overview

This unit prepares you for scientific research by providing practical and theoretical training in planning, undertaking and documenting scientific research projects. You will examine the core elements of modern science by looking back at the people, cultures, events and discoveries that allowed science to emerge and contribute to the establishment … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S1-FF-CLAYTON-FLEXIBLE
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Dr Bronwyn Isaac

Unit Coordinator(s)

Dr Bronwyn Isaac

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.

Carry out a research project to address a research question on an open topic by accessing and critically analysing information sourced from primary scientific literature.

2.

Outline how scientific research is conducted, funded and communicated and identify pathways for becoming a scientific researcher.

3.

Describe the historical origins of science and the progress of the scientific endeavour.

4.

Discuss the purposes of, and methods behind, effective science communication and identify how approaches can be adapted for different audiences.

5.

List the ways in which science is regulated and assess their effectiveness in promoting ethical professional practice.

Teaching approach

Research activities

Assessment

1 - Assignment 1: Research project
2 - Tutorial activities
3 - Examination (2 hours and 10 minutes)

Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities

Tutorials

Workload requirements

Workload

Learning resources

Required resources
Recommended resources