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HRS449 Science Honours Research Project/Dissertation (48)

CSU Discipline Area: Generic Science subjects (GENSC)

Duration: Three sessions

Abstract:

The subject is one of a suite of Honours research subjects allowing a sufficiently flexible combination of subjects to reflect the subject equivalent load of their Honours research project. Within these subjects, students will develop an advanced level of knowledge in a nominated discipline, and develop research, verbal and written skills in a specialised field. The Honours research includes the submission of a final dissertation and the presentation of at least one seminar.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations

Session 1
Internal Albury-Wodonga
Internal Bathurst
Internal Orange
Internal Wagga Wagga

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: HRS449

Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Assumed Knowledge:

Students should have completed undergraduate studies in the discipline area of their research project.

Enrolment restrictions:

Restricted to students enrolled in Science Honours courses only.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

- be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills relevant to conducting research, especially for entry to higher degree courses;
- be able to demonstrate an advanced level of knowledge in the area of specialisation;
- be able to demonstrate verbal and written skills relevant to advanced studies.

Syllabus:

The subject will cover the following topics:

* an individual research project appropriate to prerequisite studies completed by the student

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The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.