Science Honours 1

Unit code: RBM4003 | Study level: Undergraduate
Credit points
48
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)
Location
Footscray Park
Prerequisites
N/A
Overview
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Overview

The Honours program consists of coursework and a science research project that will be carried out in this unit and in RBM4002 Science Honours 2. The coursework components cover a range of topics including advanced areas of research, critical appraisal of literature, ethics in research, research design and methods (qualitative and quantitative), presentation and analysis of data. The research project will be undertaken in one of the research areas of the College of Sport, Health and Engineering and may, subject to approval, be undertaken at an external location. The project will comprise a novel scientific investigation in an area of expertise of the approved supervisor(s). Assessments have been designed to facilitate progress on the research project. In this unit students will complete a literature review and research plan which will provide a critical analysis of research, rationale for their study and the research design. The oral presentation will enable students to report on the progress of their research project.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Design a novel research project, and postulate research questions or hypotheses where appropriate;
  2. Interrogate and critically review relevant scientific literature to demonstrate breadth and depth of advanced knowledge in a research area;
  3. Conduct quantitative and/or qualitative analysis and data interpretation to deduce conclusions;
  4. Plan and execute a research project on a science research topic; and
  5. Participate in an academic community through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Assignment
|
Grade: 30%
Statistics and Research Design
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 15%
Research Plan (not more than 10 pages)
Assessment type: Literature Review
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Grade: 40%
Literature Review (not more than 6,000 words)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: 15%
Oral Presentation
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: 0%
Evidence of completion of the Academic Integrity Modules (Hurdle)

Upon completion of this unit students will receive an S/U grade. Each Assessment task will be graded and will contribute to the overall grade received. Science Honours 1 will be weighted 35% of the total grade for the Science Honours course, with the remaining 65% allocated to Science Honours 2. Students will receive a single mark and grade after completion of both Science Honours 1 and Science Honours 2 with the grade allocated to the unit Science Honours 2. This weighting reflects the whole of year nature of the Honours degree and allows development of higher level written, oral and analysis skills, using feedback from assessors and their supervisor during the year, thus placing the bulk of the marks associated with the final thesis when all AQF level 8 skills have been obtained. This is also necessary for application and entry to doctoral programs that require the thesis to form more than 50% of the grade.

Required reading

Required readings will be made available on VU Collaborate.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Bachelor of Science (Honours)
HHSC | Bachelor honours degree (stand alone) | Duration: 1 year
Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Biomedical Sciences)
SHBM | Bachelor honours degree (stand alone) | Duration: 1 year

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