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SCNC8021 Science Research Project

Offered By Faculty of Science, Administration
Academic Career Graduate Coursework
Course Subject Faculty of Science
Offered in Summer Session, 2009, First Semester, 2009, Autumn Session, 2009, Winter Session, 2009, Second Semester, 2009, Spring Session 2009, Summer Session, 2010, First Semester, 2010, Autumn Session, 2010, Winter Session, 2010, Second Semester, 2010, and Spring Session 2010
Unit Value Range 3 units to 24 units
Course Description

The course will consist of a research project relevant to the student's coursework. It may be conducted in collaboration with an employer or other business or government body or it may be a project that encompasses many disciplines in science and relate to an issue or interest relevant to many areas.

The details of the project will be negotiated between the student, the supervisors and the convener of the course.

Learning Outcomes At the end of this course, students will be able to
  1. apply principles from earlier programs and courses in a practical environment.
  2. have a broader understanding of problems, issues and considerations in a working environment.
Indicative Assessment

Research Thesis (80%)

Seminar (20%)

Workload

The research project may be done in collaboration with an employer such as a commercial business or government department supervisor. An ANU supervisor would also be appointed.

This is an intensive course (does not run in the standard semester length) and can be taken as a combination of on-campus and distance research.

The research project will be supervised by academics on campus and employers off campus. Research may be performed at either location.

Eligibility

Bachelor degree

Academic Contact Barbara Helen Van Leeuwen

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