NATS 7050 Transferable Research Skills
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 401164
Coordinator Bill Price Opens in new window
Description This subject is an elective subject as part of the Master of Research and provides training in essential skills for research students in the health, medical, biomedical and natural sciences. Students will select two modules that will provide experience in advanced techniques and methodologies directly relevant to a specific area of research. It is expected that this subject, together with the subject Experimental Design and Analysis, will provide students in the health, medical, biomedical and natural sciences with a solid foundation before commencing the research project in the second year of the Master of Research degree.
School Science
Discipline Natural and Physical Sciences, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Restrictions
An active researcher on the graduate supervisory register is required to supervise students.
Assumed Knowledge
Students will have completed an undergraduate degree in a related discipline area.
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.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical assessment | 1000 words (for each module) | 60 | Y | Individual |
| Online assessment | 1 hour (for each module) | 20 | Y | Individual |
| Oral presentation | 15 minutes (1 presentation in final week of semester) | 20 | Y | Individual |
Teaching Periods