Course Information
Bachelor of Science Honours
Effective from
01-JAN-2018
: Code
Y92
This course is ideal for students interested in independent research. It prepares them for a scientific research career and produces a research thesis on the student's topic of choice.
Disclaimer
This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.
Course Learning Outcomes
- Apply advanced library, database and information literacy, to locate and critically apply information relevant to the design, planning and execution of a research project.
- Apply advanced technology literacy, information literacy and numeracy proficiency in the analysis and evaluation of qualitative and/or quantitative research results.
- Apply initiative and judgement through the design, planning and execution a research project relevant to Natural Sciences, demonstrating some independence in thought and practice.
- Communicate a persuasive explanation of Natural Sciences knowledge including a discussion of research results to academic and non-academic audiences.
- Demonstrate advanced knowledge of research methods as they apply to Natural Sciences.
- Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively on a research project and apply responsibility and accountability for own learning and continued development.
- Demonstrate coherent and advanced knowledge of the theories, principles and concepts of Natural Sciences.
- Demonstrate technical research skills through the design, planning, proposal and use of a research project to address theoretical and/or technical questions relevant to Natural Sciences.
- Exercise critical thinking and judgement in the analysis and evaluation of Natural Sciences research from diverse academic and professional contexts including, Australian and international contexts.
- Integrate advanced theoretical and research knowledge to evaluate complex problems in Natural Sciences and provide innovative and sustainable solutions inclusive of cross culturally and globally relevant perspectives.
- Review, analyse, consolidate and synthesise advanced knowledge in Natural Sciences with intellectual independence.
Admission requirements
- Students will only be admitted to Honours where the specified weighted average mark is achieved in preceding studies.
Course Specific Admission Requirements
All applicants are required to have completed or be completing a Bachelor of Science in biology, environmental management or chemistry (or equivalent) with a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 per cent or higher. Students are required to consult with the relevant Course Coordinator before making an application for admission.
Portfolio pathway applications are not accepted for this course.
Course Duration
- Full Time: 1 Year
- Part Time: 2 Years
Course Delivery
- Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
Course Coordinator
A/Prof Mary Christine BOYCE
Course Structure
Year 1 - Semester 1 | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| ASH5101 | Honours Thesis Preparation 1 | 20 |
| RES5115 | Research Preparation: Principles and Approaches | 20 |
| SCI5140 | Current Issues in Natural Sciences | 20 |
Year 1 - Semester 2 | Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
| ASH5106 | Honours Thesis | 60 |
Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
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