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Botany Research Project (BOTA40001)
HonoursPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Email: mbayly@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: mbayly@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This research project will provide experience in reviewing scientific literature, hypothesis testing, design of laboratory and/or field experiments, training in experimental techniques, data analysis and interpretation, and development of written and oral presentation skills. The research project will be designed in consultation with the supervisor(s) and the Honours Committee of the School of Botany.
Students enrol in a total of 75 points of research project across the duration of the Honours program. This is achieved by enrolling in a combination of the following subjects in appropriate semesters to achieve a total 75 credit points.
- BOTA40001 Botany Research Project
- BOTA40006 Botany Research Project
- BOTA40007 Botany Research Project
This subject (BOTA40001 Botany Research Project) is the 37.5 point version for one semester.
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of this subject are to provide students with:
- experience in, and ability to conduct independent research in a field of plant science;
- an ability to review and assessing scientific literature;
- an ability to test hypothesis, and design of laboratory and/or field experiments;
- experience in advanced scientific techniques, data analysis and interpretation;
- experience in written and oral presentations; and
- academic potential to proceed to the PhD degree.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should have further developed skills in:
- designing, managing and executing a research project;
- demonstrating a breadth of knowledge in a particular discipline;
- analysing and interpreting scientific data;
- providing persuasive intellectual arguments;
- exercising critical judgement, independent thinking and a problem solving approach;
- written report presentation and oral communication; and
- time management and self-organisation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) program in the School of Botany.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Assessment will be based on a research thesis (80%; maximum 8,000 words) due at the end of the program, a literature review (10%; maximum 3,000 words) due during the first semester of a student’s enrolment, presentation of a seminar based on the research findings (5%; 30 minutes) and an oral defence of the thesis (5%; 30 minutes).
Students are expected to attend the School’s general weekly seminar series held during semesters (hurdle requirement).
These assessment requirements are applicable to the entire 75 point Research Project component.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Mike Bayly Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
Email: mbayly@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Mike Bayly Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Email: mbayly@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Students should discuss total time commitment with their supervisor but as a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week over two semesters.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022