BIOL4001F Biology IV Honours
Later Year Course
| Offered By | Biology Teaching and Learning |
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| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
| Course Subject | Biology |
| Offered in | First Semester, 2010, Second Semester, 2010, First Semester, 2011, and Second Semester, 2011 |
| Unit Value Range | 12 units to 24 units |
| Course Description |
The principal component of the 10 months Honours course is a research project conducted under supervision. In addition, students are expected to attend various workshops and seminars, write a Nature-style News and Views article and present seminars on their research work. The Honours course runs from early February to early November. In addition to meeting the entry requirements set by the College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, students must have the agreement of a member of the School's academic staff to supervise their project, and the agreement of the Head of Biology Teaching & Learning. Academic staff from the Research School of Biology, John Curtin School of Medical Research, CSIRO and Canberra Hospital may be supervisors or co-supervisors. Students should discuss their intention to undertake an Honours project with potential supervisors and the Honours coordinator, several months before the proposed starting date. Note that several organisations award honours scholarships in September-December for the following year. |
| Learning Outcomes |
Specific learning outcomes will depend on the nature of the research project. In general, on satisfactory completion of the course students will have the knowledge and skills to: 1. plan, and engage in, an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen research topic2. systematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions 3. engage in critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources 4. record original data and apply statistical or other evaluation processes to original data when appropriate 5. communicate concepts and results clearly and effectively both in writing and orally 6. understand and apply relevant laboratory techniques and methods |
| Indicative Assessment |
Assessment will be based on the honours thesis produced by the student, which is marked by two examiners; the final seminar; the submission of two written critiques; and a journal club presentation, with weightings as follows:
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| Workload | Determined by individual research project and course load. |
| Consent Required | Departmental consent is required to enrol in this course |
| Academic Contact | Aude Fahrer and Susan Howitt |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2010 website applies to the 2010 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2009 website.
