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 is taken over two successive semesters and parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit. Students can commence the unit in either semester 1 or semester 2. To complete the unit, students must submit a detailed account of their findings from the research project. The thesis provides written proof that the student can undertake an original research project and communicate the findings in written form. Before undertaking the research projects, students present a proposal of the research direction. After submission of the thesis, students are required to give a seminar (20 to 25 minutes) on the outcomes of the project. The seminar is assessed by academic and senior research staff in the Chemistry and Forensic Science disciplines and is based heavily on the student's ability to present the research in a way that is clear and logical. The oral defence takes place after the thesis has been read by the examiners. High marks for the defence are obtained if the student shows evidence of a thorough understanding, when questioned by the examiners, of the results and their significance.
- Credit
- 18 points
- Outcomes
Students are able to (1) gain valuable research experience by designing and undertaking an independent research project in the field of forensic chemistry and (2) learn how to communicate their findings in both written and oral form by writing a thesis and presenting a seminar to their fellow students and staff.
- Assessment
Assessment is overseen by an honours panel of four members. Students are assessed by their research supervisor(s) for their research ability (36 per cent). Students prepare a thesis on their research that is assessed by two internal assessors, one of whom is a member of the honours panel (36 per cent). There is an oral defence of the thesis conducted by the thesis assessors and marked by them and the remainder of the honours panel (14 per cent). The student presents a seminar on their research that is assessed by all academic staff in the discipline, with the final mark being the average of the total from all staff (14 per cent).
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Winthrop Professor John Watling and Professor Allan McKinley
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- enrolment inhonours in Forensic Chemistry
- Co-requisites
- FNSC7411/FNSC7412 Forensic Chemistry Honours Written and Oral Skills Part 1/Part 2
- 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.
- Unit readings, including any essential textbooks, are listed in the unit outline for each unit, one week prior the commencement of study. The unit outline will be available via the LMS and the UWA Handbook one week prior the commencement of study. Reading lists and essential textbooks are subject to change each semester. Information on essential textbooks will also be made available on the Essential Textbooks. This website is updated regularly in the lead up to semester so content may change. It is recommended that students purchase essential textbooks for convenience due to the frequency with which they will be required during the unit. A limited number of textbooks will be made available from the Library in print and will also be made available online wherever possible. Essential textbooks can be purchased from the commercial vendors to secure the best deal. The Student Guild can provide assistance on where to purchase books if required. Books can be purchased second hand at the Guild Secondhand bookshop (second floor, Guild Village), which is located on campus.
- 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.