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Unit Overview

Description

Dissertation units are typically taken over two successive semesters and parts 1 to 5 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the dissertation. Students can commence part 1 in either semester 1 or semester 2. Parts 1 to 5 of the Research Dissertation are the application and iterative refinement of the BIOL5551 Masters in Biological Sciences Research Project Development unit. They encompass the 'active' component of the research project—the laboratory work, interviews, measurement, field work, analysis of data gathered from the experimental phase of the research project and development of an interpretative discussion of the findings. The units are conducted under the guidance of the supervisor and with feedback provided in the final seminar presented in the unit BIOL5556 Masters in Biological Sciences Research Presentation Skills. The units culminate in the submission of the completed research paper for evaluation.

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

Students are able to (1) present their scientific investigation in a written report; (2) demonstrate expertise in the methods of science appropriate to the subject of research; (3) develop and describe careful and appropriate design of experiments and selection of method to address rigorously formulated questions and hypotheses; and (4) demonstrate expertise in the methods of science appropriate to the subject of research.

Assessment

Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: continuing assessment. Further information is available in the unit outline.



Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.

Unit Coordinator(s)
Associate Professor Jan Hemmi and Professor Jacqueline Batley
Unit rules
Prerequisites
Enrolment in
72520 Master of Biological Science
or 74540 Master of Marine Biology (ID 1902) and satisfy eligibility criteria for research project
or dissertation
Contact hours
independent research and study plus regular meetings with supervisors
  • 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.