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 comprises a work placement in an active academic research laboratory, supported by a short series of seminars and personal meetings with the direct research supervisor in which each student is able to discuss their work placement.
Students undertake a work placement of 60 hours in the laboratory, with an additional 20 hours of seminars, personal meetings and laboratory (group) meetings. They acquire an understanding of the conventions of scientific research design and communication, as well as insight into research culture in a professional environment.
Students will develop skills in experimental design, analysis, interpretation and presentation through observation of and participation in research activities. They will also acquire hands on technical skills in laboratory techniques or other activities as relevant to individual projects.
Students must complete all three assessment components to pass the unit
Students must contact the unit coordinators to discuss project opportunities before enrolling in the unit.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
Availability Location Mode First year of offer Not available in 2024 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Details for undergraduate courses
- Level 2 elective
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) discuss and critically evaluate the scientific literature in their field; (2) demonstrate an understanding of experimental design; (3) apply discipline appropriate skills in conducting laboratory research; and (4) integrate existing knowledge to formulate new hypotheses..
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) literature review/oral presentation; (2) laboratory practicum/participation; and (3) reflection. Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the laboratory practicum/participation component.
This unit is assessed on an ungraded pass/ungraded failed basis. All assessment items must be successfully completed.Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Associate Professor Jennifer Rodger and Dr Jason Kennington
- Unit rules
- Contact hours
- Weekly progress meetings with supervisor (up to 1 hour per week for 10 weeks)
Observe and assist with laboratory work (6 hours per week for 10 weeks)
Attend regular lab meetings with lab group and relevant research seminars (up to 2 hour per week for 10 weeks)
Self-study research activities including reading and literature searches up to 6 hours per week for 10 weeks - Note
- All placements for this unit must be 100% voluntary and unpaid
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.
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.