BIO4110 Biology research project part time 1
Faculty of Science
BIO4110 Biology research project part time 1 is a level 4, 18-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2027 in Full year at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 18
- Offered in 2027
- Full year
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
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Requisites
Before BIO4110
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After BIO4110
No unit lists BIO4110 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.
Enrolment rules
PREREQUISITE: Enrolment in an approved Honours in the discipline of Ecology and conservation biology, Genetics, Plant sciences or Zoology.
Overview
You will undertake a major research project. Under the supervision of an academic in the School of Biological Sciences, you will immerse yourself in the literature surrounding your chosen field of research, design novel research projects that will lead to new understanding in the field, and then set about testing these questions. You will experience working in a lab group environment, working side-by-side with PhD students and professional researchers. You will present the results of your research projects via an oral presentation and written thesis.
Further information is available from the course coordinators and at a meeting held with prospective students during Second Semester of third year.
Offerings in 2027
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Full year | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Research background and research proposalWritten15%
- Research project thesis (less than 10,000 words)Written55%
- Seminar presentation on your own research topic (15 min talk + 5 min questions)Presentation10%
- Supervisor's assessment of student's competency and participationDemonstration20%
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
Gather, analyse and critically evaluate data and information from scientific research;
- 2
Demonstrate skills in experimental design and in specialised techniques for laboratory and/or fieldwork in biological sciences;
- 3
Demonstrate skills in writing reports of scientific experiments and in searching the scientific literature;
- 4
Communicate scientific information effectively and professionally using a variety of modes;
- 5
Statistically analyse and present biological data;
- 6
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively and responsibly using the scientific method.
Workload and teaching
- Practical activities-
- Teaching approachResearch activities
You will largely undertake work associated with this unit independently, under supervision.
Scheduled activities will include a combination of literature searching and reading, lab and / or field work, data analysis and interpretation, and preparation of written and oral reports.
You will largely undertake work associated with this unit independently, under supervision.
Scheduled activities will include a combination of literature searching and reading, lab and / or field work, data analysis and interpretation, and preparation of written and oral reports.
Learning resources
Required resources
Bring your own device
Where it fits
BIO4110 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2027 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Associate Professor Tim Connallon
- Chief Examiners
- Associate Professor Tim Connallon
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for BIO4110?
BIO4110 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is BIO4110 offered?
In 2027, BIO4110 runs in Full year at Clayton.
Does BIO4110 have an exam?
No. BIO4110 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include BIO4110?
BIO4110 is part of Ecology and conservation biology; Genetics and genomics; Plant sciences; and Zoology.