NATS 7033 MSc Research Project
Credit Points 20
Legacy Code 401156
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Description Science Research Project is a capstone unit that gives students the opportunity to conduct scientific research, while extending their knowledge and practical skills. Each student undertakes a research project supervised by an academic staff member which has as its central focus the scientific analysis and resolution of a complex problem. The research project is conducted in an area of relevance to professional discipline, and students can choose from a range of approved research designs. Students must undertake a review of the relevant literature, formulation of a research question, design of an appropriate method, collection and analysis of data, interpretation of findings, the production of a research report and presentation of these findings.
School Science
Discipline Natural and Physical Sciences, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 20cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Restrictions
Student must be enrolled in postgraduate program, have completed 60 credit points at Level 7, and have a GPA of 5.0 or above.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Task | WSU formatted document | S/U | Y | Individual |
| Proposal | 500 words | 10 | N | Individual |
| Report | 6000 Words | 50 | N | Individual |
| Poster | 1,000 words or equivalent | 20 | N | Individual |
| Practical | 100 hours | 20 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods