UnitLevel 3Undergraduate

SCI3990 Science in action research project

Faculty of Science

SCI3990 Science in action research project is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Science, offered in 2020 in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
6
Offered in 2020
Summer A, Semester 1, Semester 2
Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
3 tasks

This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.

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Requisites

Before SCI3990

No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.

After SCI3990

No unit lists SCI3990 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.

Enrolment rules

PROHIBITION: SCI3739

PREREQUISITE: Permission of the Head of School plus students must have approval of project and supervisor prior to enrolment. In addition, students must pass 24 credit points of second level studies with a distinction average including a minimum of 12 credit points in the discipline directly relevant to the project.

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, seminar attendance. You must maintain regular contact with supervisor(s) and subject coordinator.

Offerings in 2020

Teaching periodCampusMode
Summer semester AMalaysiaOn campus
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • Oral presentation
    20%
  • Written report
    55%
  • Supervisor's assessment of project planning, conduct and development
    25%

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Review scientific literature, with particular reference to the identification of key information; access information databases in an efficient manner;

  2. 2

    Practice careful and discriminating information retrieval;

  3. 3

    Present concise oral reports, with a strong emphasis on the provision of good quality audio-visual material;

  4. 4

    Construct clear written reports, both brief and extensive;

  5. 5

    Plan and undertake a minor research or investigative project, and adjust the project progressively as events and results dictate;

  6. 6

    Meet deadlines; conduct an appropriate statistical analysis of results, if appropriate perform the routine measurements and manipulations of a minor scientific project;

  7. 7

    Operate with a significant degree of independence, whilst maintaining an efficient and meaningful dialogue with a project supervisor;

  8. 8

    Act as a constructive member of a seminar audience;

  9. 9

    Interact with others as part of a team in a work environment.

Workload and teaching

  • Practical activities144 hours
  • Teaching approachProblem-based learning

Approximately 12 hours per week

Where it fits

SCI3990 is part of 4 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Lee Yee Ying
Chief Examiners
Dr Lee Yee Ying

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for SCI3990?

SCI3990 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.

When is SCI3990 offered?

In 2020, SCI3990 runs in Summer A, Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.

Does SCI3990 have an exam?

No. SCI3990 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.

Which majors and minors include SCI3990?

SCI3990 is part of Applied microbiology, Biotechnology and Tropical environmental biology.

More details

Credit points
6
Level
3
Study level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Science
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.125
Student contribution
SCA Band 2
Study abroad
Not available