303363 (v.3) Aquatic Science Research Project 301

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Area:	Muresk Institute
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	4.0
Lecture:	1 x 2 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Seminar:	1 x 1 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Design an aquatic science research project relevant to local industry, explore the research process and become familiar with scientific presentation techniques.
Unit Outcomes:	On completion of this unit students will have - Examined the research process as it relates to the aquatic sciences. Applied presentation techniques to a scientific project proposal. Reviewied statistics as it relates to data analysis for a specific aquatic science project. Developed an aquatic science research proposal relevant to local industry. Completed an annotated bibliography on the chosen research comprising a minimum of 20 citations. Conducted a detailed review of the literature to assist in setting research objectives and establishing the current body of knowledge for a chosen aspect of aquatic science. Considered experimental design options appropriate for meeting select research objectives. Developed a budget of all project costs for consideration by the supervisor.
Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.
Unit References:	Bouma, G.D., (1993), The Research Process, South Melbourne, Oxford University Press.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Mid Term Report 40%, Final Proposal 60%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment.
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y