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Handbook 1997 : Faculty of Science : Zoology

654-311 Research Project (Advanced)

Note:

Experiments involving the use of animals are an essential part of this subject; exemption is not possible. Students may not gain credit for both 654-306 and 654-311.

Credit Points:

20.0

Coordinator:

Professor M B Renfree

Prerequisite/s:

This subject has a quota, and a high level of performance in 200-level subjects is required for selection. Selection into this subject must be negotiated with the Head of Department and a suitable supervisor.

Corequisite/s:

300-level Zoology subjects totalling at least 50 points

Timetable:

Semester 1 or 2

Contact:

130 hours practical work and participation in research-group planning, discussion and literature-evaluation meetings

Subject Description:

By the end of this unit students should:

  • have an appreciation of the nature and requirements of research in animal biology;

  • have developed an appreciation of the skills necessary to plan and conduct research in animal biology;

  • have had some experience of carrying out original research;

  • have learnt the skills of critical analysis of current research literature to identify and evaluate research questions.

The student will be involved in the planning, execution and evaluation of an original investigation in modern animal biology.

Assessment:

A written report of up to 5000 words by the end of second semester, and an oral report (15 minutes duration).
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