Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Natural Sciences

This unit 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.

  • Unit Title

    Honours Thesis
  • Unit Code

    ASH5105
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    40
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit involves the implementation of an Honours research project and the submission of an Honours thesis.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from ASH5101, ASH5102

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ASH5103

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Consolidate findings into a thesis that demonstrates critical appraisal and assesses the implications of the study.
  2. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of research techniques.
  3. Design and implement research experiments or field studies.
  4. Generate and analyse scientific data.
  5. Identify, evaluate and synthesise relevant scientific literature into a review.

Unit Content

  1. Data analysis.
  2. Data collection.
  3. Literature review.
  4. Preparation of thesis.
  5. Review of research methods.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Under the close supervision of the supervisor the student will carry out the project, analyse and evaluate the results, prepare and submit the thesis.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Project ^Honours Thesis100%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • Division of Academic Programmes. (2011). Referencing guide. Perth: Edith Cowan University.

Website References


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.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Natural Sciences

This unit 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.

  • Unit Title

    Honours Thesis
  • Unit Code

    ASH5105
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    40
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

This unit involves the implementation of an Honours research project and the submission of an Honours thesis.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 2 units from ASH5101, ASH5102

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded ASH5103

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Consolidate findings into a thesis that demonstrates critical appraisal and assesses the implications of the study.
  2. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of research techniques.
  3. Design and implement research experiments or field studies.
  4. Generate and analyse scientific data.
  5. Identify, evaluate and synthesise relevant scientific literature into a review.

Unit Content

  1. Data analysis.
  2. Data collection.
  3. Literature review.
  4. Preparation of thesis.
  5. Review of research methods.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Under the close supervision of the supervisor the student will carry out the project, analyse and evaluate the results, prepare and submit the thesis.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
Project ^Honours Thesis100%

^ Mandatory to Pass

Text References

  • Division of Academic Programmes. (2011). Referencing guide. Perth: Edith Cowan University.

Website References


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.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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