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Botany Research Project Minor (BOTA90012)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject is the minor research component for the Master of Science – Botany. The research project provides an opportunity for independent research under supervision in the School of Botany, in the areas of environmental science, molecular biology and biotechnology, functional plant biology, marine botany and plant systematics and evolution. The 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 project will be designed in consultation with a supervisor(s) and approved by the School’s coordinator.

Intended learning outcomes

The objectives of this subject are to provide students with:



  • high-level experience in, and ability to conduct independent research in a field of plant science;
  • ability in reviewing and assessing scientific literature;
  • ability in hypothesis testing, design of laboratory and/or field experiments;
  • ability in advanced scientific techniques, data analysis and interpretation;
  • written and oral presentations; and
  • potential to proceed to the PhD degree.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should gain 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