Courses & Units
Introduction to Research and Design Experience KAA207
This unit is only available as part of the Bachelor of Philosophy (X3P).
Introduction
This unit provides students with an opportunity to be engaged in a research or design project in a laboratory or field setting in STEM. The aim of the unit is to provide an experience that will immerse students in the culture of a research or design group in STEM and enable students to gain insights and skills associated with working effectively, under supervision, on an authentic research or design activity. The project outputs will be presented as a poster or equivalent to an academic audience.
This Introduction to Research and Design Experience unit consists of 6 to 8 weeks (ca. 300 hours) project activity, or equivalent.
Summary
| Unit name | Introduction to Research and Design Experience |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KAA207 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Biological Sciences |
| Coordinator | Professor Michael Charleston |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Intermediate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Spring school (extended) | On-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic | |
| Launceston | Spring school (extended) | On-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring school (extended) | 30/10/2023 | 22/11/2023 | 26/12/2023 | 18/2/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2023 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2023 will be available from the 1st October 2022. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Plan a research or design project in response to a predetermined problem in STEM supported by relevant information
- Implement a predetermined design and method to undertake a project under the guidance of a supervisor
- Complete a research or design project through working effectively, responsibly, safely and ethically in an individual or team context
- Collect, accurately record, interpret scientific or design data derived from own investigation or provided by others
- Communicate your research or design project results to an academic audience as a conference poster or equivalent
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 019999 | $2,075.00 | $2,075.00 | not applicable | $5,844.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Requisites
Prerequisites
Completed at least 100 credit pointsTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | The unit consists of 6 to 8 weeks (ca. 300 hours) project activity, or equivalent. Tuition pattern will be discussed by the unit coordinator with students, as it will vary with the duration of the study period in which the unit is undertaken. |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Test or quiz (100%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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