SCI1015 Research first project
Faculty of Science
SCI1015 Research first project is a level 1, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2026 in Summer A, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Summer A, Semester 2, Summer B
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 4 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before SCI1015
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After SCI1015
No unit lists SCI1015 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Co-requisite: Enrolment in S3002 and completion of 24 credit points of Level 1 units with a Distinction average in all Science units completed.
Pre-requisite: Written permission from the unit coordinator is required to enrol in this unit.
Overview
This unit will introduce you to undertaking a research project in one of the core disciplines in science. You will work with an academic supervisor on either an experimental or theoretical project. You will develop research skills including reviewing and critically analysing literature, project management, data gathering and analysis, and communication of scientific results in both an oral and written format.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Summer semester A | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Summer semester B | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Literature review in the area of the research projectWritten20%
- Project work: Journal which outlines planning, challenges and progressProject15%
- Oral presentationPresentation15%
- Final reportWritten50%
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
Demonstrate an ability to synthesise and critically evaluate relevant scientific literature associated with the research project;
- 2
Plan aspects of a research project and manage project timelines;
- 3
Communicate effectively, both in written and oral formats, with your supervisor, colleagues and other project-related staff;
- 4
Demonstrate clear record-keeping skills of the work completed;
- 5
Demonstrate the ability to generate, collate or access appropriate data and analyse and interpret data using appropriate methods;
- 6
Communicate scientific research findings via oral presentations and written reports.
Workload and teaching
- Seminars8 hours
- Workshops1 hours
- Teaching approachResearch activities
An average of 12 hours of study per week during semester or a total of 144 hours throughout the project which is split between supervisor meetings, research group meetings, independent research, collaborative research and work towards completion of assessments. The proportions of time spent on these different aspects of the research work will vary during the semester.
This unit is an introductory research project units and you should spend the equivalent of 12 hours per week undertaking research work, including reading, meeting with your supervisor, collecting and analysing data, and completing assessment tasks. The proportions of time spent on these different aspects of the research work will vary during the semester.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Vanessa Wong
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Vanessa Wong
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for SCI1015?
SCI1015 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is SCI1015 offered?
In 2026, SCI1015 runs in Summer A, Semester 2 and Summer B at Clayton.
How much work is SCI1015?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does SCI1015 have an exam?
No. SCI1015 has 4 assessment tasks and no exam.