BIO3990 Biology in action research project
Faculty of Science
BIO3990 Biology in action research project is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before BIO3990
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BIO3990
No unit lists BIO3990 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PROHIBITION: SCI3740, SCI3990
PREREQUISITE: You must have at least a distinction average across 24 credit points of level 2 BIO/GEN units.
Written permission from the unit coordinator is required to enrol in this unit; approval is dependent on the availability of appropriate supervision and resources.
PERMISSION: Written permission from the unit coordinator is required to enrol in this unit; approval is dependent on the availability of appropriate supervision and resources.
Overview
An individual research project in a discipline relating to a major area of study, conducted under supervision. Includes critical literature review, experimental design and data analysis. You must maintain regular contact with supervisor(s) and subject coordinator.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Preliminary oral presentationPresentation10%
- Poster presentationPresentation15%
- Final written reportWritten65%
- Supervisor assessmentDemonstration10%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Comprehend the fundamental process and requirements of scientific research;
- 2
Review and critically evaluate the scientific literature within a relevant discipline;
- 3
Demonstrate skills in experimental design, data collection and statistical analysis;
- 4
Interpret experimental results, and place the results in the broader context of the research discipline;
- 5
Communicate scientific findings and their implications, via presentations and written reports.
Workload and teaching
- Workshops3 hours
- Seminars9 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
- Approximately 12 hours per week
Learning resources
Required resources
Bring your own device
Where it fits
BIO3990 is part of 3 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Scarlett Howard
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Scarlett Howard
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BIO3990?
BIO3990 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BIO3990 offered?
In 2026, BIO3990 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Clayton.
Does BIO3990 have an exam?
No. BIO3990 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BIO3990?
BIO3990 is part of Ecology and conservation biology; and Plant sciences.