Studying online

There are now 2 possible online modes for units:

Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.

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Unit Overview

Description

This unit encompasses a wide range of skills including data collection and management or the management and use of archived data sets. Students will develop skills in scientific experimental design, project management, data analysis and creating reproducible publishable research products.

Credit
6 points
Offering
(see Timetable)
AvailabilityLocationMode
Semester 1UWA (Perth)Face to face
Semester 2UWA (Perth)Face to face
Outcomes

Students are able to (1) demonstrate advanced data analysis skills; (2) apply skills in project management; and (3) construct a written report of publishable standard.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) assignment; (2) project management tasks and producing data sets of high quality; and (3) written report. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Jason Kennington
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
72520 Master of Biological Science
or 74540 Master of Marine Biology
Co-requisites
Enrolment in
SCIE5304 Science Practicum
Incompatibility
Enrolment in
BIOL5552 Masters in Biological Sciences Research Dissertation Part 1
or BIOL5553 Masters in Biological Sciences Research Dissertation Part 2
or BIOL5554 Masters in Biological Sciences Research Dissertation Part 3
or BIOL5557 Masters in Biological Sciences Research Dissertation Part 4
or BIOL5555 Masters in Biological Sciences Research Dissertation Part 5
Contact hours
Weekly supervision and self-directed learning
Note
Students must contact the unit coordinators to discuss project opportunities before enrolling in the unit. Enrolment is subject to satisfactory interview with unit coordinator and availability of suitable supervisor.
  • The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
  • All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
  • Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
  • Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.