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BIOL6013 Ecological Research

Offered By School of Botany and Zoology
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Biology
Offered in BIOL6013 will not be offered in 2009
Unit Value 6 units
Course Description

This course complements our theoretical courses in ecology and conservation biology, providing practical research experience.

The course is intended to introduce and develop many of the issues involved in conducting research, and requires a high level of student participation. Lectures and tutorials will cover topics including:

  • Research goals
  • Assessing research
  • Preparation of a research proposal
  • Design of surveys and experiments
  • Logistics
  • Safety
  • Ethics
  • Data handling
  • Analysis of results
  • Presentation of a written report and seminar.

Students are required to undertake a project to test an ecological hypothesis.

Note: Graduate students attend joint classes with undergraduates but will be assessed separately.

Indicative Assessment

Assessment will focus on written and oral presentations on your project and evaluation of others research.

Course Classification(s) AdvancedAdvanced courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide a deep understanding of contemporary issues; or 'second degree' and higher levels of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs. and SpecialistSpecialist courses are designed for students having reached 'first degree' level of assumed knowledge, which provide for the acquisition of specialist skills; or 'second degree' and higher level of knowledge; or for transition to research training programs; or knowledge associated with professional accreditation.
Eligibility

Bachelor of Science or equivalent with a major in the field of biological sciences with relevant experience or academic achievement. 

First year Biology, first year Genetics and first year Statistics are recommended. 

First year Chemistry is desirable. 

Academic Contact Dr Julian Ash

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