SCI4120 Science honours project

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

1. 1

   Critically review the scientific literature in their specialist area of study;

2. 2

   Understand the processes involved in the design, development and implementation of a relevant research project;

3. 3

   Be able to complete and analyse a set of laboratory-based, computer-based, theoretical or other appropriate studies;

4. 4

   Be proficient in computer-based data acquisition (where appropriate), critical analysis of results, appropriate presentation, and scientific word processing;

5. 5

   Demonstrate communication skills in both oral and written presentations, including the ability to write and present scientific work in a potentially publishable way;

6. 6

   Have acquired a range of technical skills and attitudes appropriate to their specialist area of study;

7. 7

   Have demonstrated the capability to perform a variety of scientific procedures and techniques that are essential to the satisfactory completion and reporting of a research project;

8. 8

   Have demonstrated the potential to pursue higher studies and learning in the relevant area of study.