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.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
This unit is taken over two successive semesters and parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfill the requirements of the unit. Students can commence the unit in either semester 1 or semester 2.
Part 1 consists of supervisor-supported identification and reading of the literature relevant to the area of research, development of a critical review of the literature and, where appropriate, a specific set of aims and hypotheses. Students receive formal instruction in the practice of scientific writing and complete formative writing exercises prior to submission of a written research proposal encompassing a literature review, aims and hypotheses and experimental design.
Part 2 consists of a series of instructional tutorials with the whole honours group, individual students, with the guidance of their supervisors, present a final seminar to the School. Students also complete an oral defence of the research dissertation. Participation in research group meetings, if available, and an appropriate formal research meeting such as APHB HDR Student Expo, SWAN or equivalent is also required.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 1 Online Online timetabled - Details for undergraduate courses
- Honours core unit in Anatomy and Human Biology; Neuroscience; Physiology [Bachelor of Science (Honours)]
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) critically evaluate current knowledge within a specific area of anatomy, physiology or human biology; (2) recognise gaps in the knowledge of a field which could be addressed within a few months of research; (3) appreciate the place of their research topic within the theoretical field and within the methodological spectrum; (4) communicate scientific ideas in written format; (5) identify key findings and choose relevant information for communication; (6) demonstrate intellectual 'ownership' of the piece of research completed; (7) orally communicate their research findings; (8) identify key findings and choose relevant information for communication; (9) appreciate the role of communication of scientific ideas in sustaining scientific progress; and (10) gather, winnow and interpret scientific data.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: continuing assessment. Further information is available in the unit outline.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Professor Shane Maloney and Associate Professor Cyril Grueter
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- Enrolment in
- Co-requisites
- Enrolment in HMSC5004 Research Methods in Human Sciences andor Enrolment in
- Advisable prior study
- Students are expected to have an undergraduate major in the field of biomedical
or health sciences.
Students without this background should contact the unit coordinator before enrolling.
- Contact hours
- scheduled meetings with supervisors to plan, develop and review the research project and its scientific context: approximately 1 hour per week
formal research meetings: approximately 1 hour per week
tutorials to formally develop written and oral communication skills: approximately 1 hour per week
- 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.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.