Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Regional Professional Studies (Bunbury)

School: Regional Professional Studies

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• Unit Title

  Science Project

• Unit Code

  SST3227

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

Students conduct a research project on a specific relevant theme in this unit. Data gathering, community/industry engagement and meetings with the project supervisor form the foundation of the study that culminates in the production of a traditional scientific report. The project will provide students with the opportunity to experience the process of scholarly research.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from RPS3110

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Define clear research aims and objectives.
2. Employ appropriate techniques for the analysis, interpretation, evaluation and reflection of data.
3. Plan and devise appropriate methodology and method for data collection.
4. Produce a rigorous traditional scientific report.
5. Review and evaluate contextual and theoretical material.
6. Select and formulate an appropriate research investigation.

Unit Content

1. Analysis of experimental results.
2. Conceptual framework for addressing research objectives.
3. Consideration of research validity and relevance.
4. Data gathering techniques.
5. Ethical implications of research.
6. Experimental design.
7. Identification of a topic of personal/professional interest.
8. Interpretation of results.
9. Presentation skills.
10. Scientific document preparation and production.
11. The research proposal.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials, meetings and workshops.

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.

Text References

• Montgomery, D. C. (2005). Design and analysis of experiments. USA: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
• Grellier, J., & Goerke, V. (2006). Communication skills toolkit. South Melbourne, Cengage Learning.
• Walter, M. (2010). Social research methods. South Melbourne: Oxford University Press.
• Punch, F. K. (2006). Developing effective research proposals. London: SAGE Publications Ltd.
• Punch, F. K. (2005). Introduction to social research, quantitative and qualitative approaches. London: SAGE Publications Ltd.

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