BIOL405-14W (C) Whole Year 2014

Special Topic: Research Preparation

30 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 24 February 2014
End Date: Sunday, 16 November 2014
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Friday, 7 March 2014
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 5 September 2014

Description

In this course we will introduce and discuss the methodology and principles involved in preparing for a research project, and develop skills in communication, the synthesis of research findings and the writing of a research proposal.

The general aim of the course is to prepare postgraduate students to engage in research – it has been designed for BSc (Hons), MSc Pt I and PGDipSci students as a compulsory component of the 4th year postgraduate experience. It will comprise a series of modules in contemporary research methodology in the biological sciences, such as research and professional scientific communication skills (including written, visual and oral communication); self-directed inquiry and problem solving skills; critical analysis and research design and planning; scientific career development. The skills developed in this course will serve students progressing to research projects and those students who decide to pursue other careers.

Prerequisites

Subject to approval of the Head of School. RP: BSc

Restrictions

Recommended Preparation

BSc

Course Coordinator

Matthew Turnbull

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,818.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

Minimum enrolments

This course will not be offered if fewer than 10 people apply to enrol.

For further information see School of Biological Sciences .

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