School: Graduate Research School

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

    Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Natural and Physical Sciences)
  • Unit Code

    NAT7200
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    0
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Prof Joseph LUCA

Description

The Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree. The purpose of the degree is to develop in students the capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality. An interdisciplinary approach recognises that solutions to problems often rely on knowledge gained across traditional disciplines. In the selection of fields of research, students are encouraged to examine the broad perspective within which the problem lies and to adopt problem-solving techniques applicable across disciplines.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Application of Knowledge and Skills: Independently design and execute an original research project. Develop innovative and/or creative research that is significant and has impact. Practice research to the highest standards of quality, integrity and ethics. Position research within current international and national contexts.
  2. Skills: Display expert technical and creative skills applicable to the field of work or learning. Demonstrate high-level problem solving and critical thinking skills to identify and solve research problems/questions. Effectively communicate research and research outcomes. Work collaboratively and demonstrate skills in teamwork, negotiation and networking. Develop generic skills required for research, including the capacity to transfer across different environments and fields of research.
  3. Knowledge: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the specific topic of research, with a broad understanding of the field of research, and recognition of international and national research leaders in the field. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of research methodologies and methods within their field, and a broad understanding of these in general. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of conceptualising research and recognising its potential impact. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of contributions of original knowledge to the field of inquiry.

Unit Content

  1. Complete changes/revisions and prepare a thesis for reproduction and/or publication.
  2. Design and undertaking research.
  3. Development of research methodologies appropriate to the proposed study.
  4. Ethical considerations in research methodologies.
  5. Preparation and presentation of a research proposal.
  6. Preparation and submission of a thesis for examination that is consistent with the supervisor's expectations and is consistent with the University's research policy guidelines.
  7. Preparation of a review of relevant literatures.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

This is a self-directed research thesis unit. Students will meet with the supervisor as appropriate, by arrangement between the parties. Supervisor/candidate supervisory relationship should be consistent with the 'Supervision of Students Undertaking Higher Degrees by Research' policy (ac085). Progress will be supervised by the supervisory panel. Conditions for Continuation in Good Standing Applicants for Doctor of Philosophy are accepted in the first instance on condition of a successful written submission and candidature is confirmed by oral defense of a detailed research proposal. If the defense is successful, continuation in the Doctor of Philosophy program is granted. Normally this occurs within 6 months after admission if full-time or 12 months after admission if part-time.

Assessment

GS3 GRADING SCHEMA 3 Used for research or project 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
TypeDescription
Thesis ^Thesis
ONLINE
TypeDescription
Thesis ^THESIS

^ Mandatory to Pass


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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School: Graduate Research School

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

    Doctor of Philosophy Thesis (Natural and Physical Sciences)
  • Unit Code

    NAT7200
  • Year

    2018
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    0
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online
  • Unit Coordinator

    Prof Joseph LUCA

Description

The Doctor of Philosophy is a research degree. The purpose of the degree is to develop in students the capacity to conduct research independently at a high level of originality and quality. An interdisciplinary approach recognises that solutions to problems often rely on knowledge gained across traditional disciplines. In the selection of fields of research, students are encouraged to examine the broad perspective within which the problem lies and to adopt problem-solving techniques applicable across disciplines.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Application of Knowledge and Skills: Independently design and execute an original research project. Develop innovative and/or creative research that is significant and has impact. Practice research to the highest standards of quality, integrity and ethics. Position research within current international and national contexts.
  2. Skills: Display expert technical and creative skills applicable to the field of work or learning. Demonstrate high-level problem solving and critical thinking skills to identify and solve research problems/questions. Effectively communicate research and research outcomes. Work collaboratively and demonstrate skills in teamwork, negotiation and networking. Develop generic skills required for research, including the capacity to transfer across different environments and fields of research.
  3. Knowledge: Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the specific topic of research, with a broad understanding of the field of research, and recognition of international and national research leaders in the field. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of research methodologies and methods within their field, and a broad understanding of these in general. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of conceptualising research and recognising its potential impact. Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of contributions of original knowledge to the field of inquiry.

Unit Content

  1. Complete changes/revisions and prepare a thesis for reproduction and/or publication.
  2. Design and undertaking research.
  3. Development of research methodologies appropriate to the proposed study.
  4. Ethical considerations in research methodologies.
  5. Preparation and presentation of a research proposal.
  6. Preparation and submission of a thesis for examination that is consistent with the supervisor's expectations and is consistent with the University's research policy guidelines.
  7. Preparation of a review of relevant literatures.

Learning Experience

ON-CAMPUS

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

ONLINE

Students will engage in learning experiences through ECU Blackboard as well as additional ECU learning technologies.

Additional Learning Experience Information

This is a self-directed research thesis unit. Students will meet with the supervisor as appropriate, by arrangement between the parties. Supervisor/candidate supervisory relationship should be consistent with the 'Supervision of Students Undertaking Higher Degrees by Research' policy (ac085). Progress will be supervised by the supervisory panel. Conditions for Continuation in Good Standing Applicants for Doctor of Philosophy are accepted in the first instance on condition of a successful written submission and candidature is confirmed by oral defense of a detailed research proposal. If the defense is successful, continuation in the Doctor of Philosophy program is granted. Normally this occurs within 6 months after admission if full-time or 12 months after admission if part-time.

Assessment

GS3 GRADING SCHEMA 3 Used for research or project 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
TypeDescription
Thesis ^Thesis
ONLINE
TypeDescription
Thesis ^THESIS

^ Mandatory to Pass


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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