BIAN6516 Research Design and Analysis in Biological Anthropology
| Offered By | School of Archaeology and Anthropology |
|---|---|
| Academic Career | Graduate Coursework |
| Course Subject | Biological Anthropology |
| Offered in | Second Semester, 2011 and Second Semester, 2012 |
| Unit Value | 6 units |
| Course Description |
This course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to the principles and methods by which research projects in biological anthropology are devised and executed. It will deal with the issues of finding a topic to research, defining its scope and limitations, developing a research bibliography, elaborating a research design, defining and collecting relevant data, methods of data analysis, data presentation and hypothesis testing. The main aim of this course is to prepare students considering Honours in Biological Anthropology for the thesis component of the Honours year, though it does not require a commitment to Honours and is open to other students who fulfil the prerequisites. This course is compulsory for students intending to proceed to an MA Thesis. |
| Indicative Assessment |
5,000 word research proposal (70%), interpretation exercises and assignments (20%) and workshop participation (10%). |
| Workload |
Offered every year Two hours lectures and one hour tutorial/laboratory per week |
| Course Classification(s) | TransitionalTransitional courses are designed for students from a broad range of backgrounds and learning achievements, which provide for the acquisition of generic skills; or an informed understanding of contemporary issues; or fundamental knowledge for transition to Advanced or Specialist courses. |
| Areas of Interest | Anthropology |
| Incompatibility | |
| Programs | Master of Biological Anthropology |
| Academic Contact | Prof Peter Hiscock |
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