Courses & Units

Research and Design Publication KAA412

Introduction

This unit provides students with an opportunity to prepare a journal article for publication based on a previous research or design activity in a laboratory or field setting in STEM. This Research and Design Publication unit consists of 3 to 4 weeks (ca. 150 hours) of time commitment.

Summary

Unit name Research and Design Publication
Unit code KAA412
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Sciences and Engineering
School of Natural Sciences
Discipline Biological Sciences|Earth Sciences|Mathematics|Chemistry|Physics
Coordinator Professor Michael Charleston
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic
Hobart 12 Week Session Dec On-Campus International International Domestic Domestic
Launceston Semester 2 On-Campus International Domestic
Launceston 12 Week Session Dec On-Campus International International Domestic Domestic

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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 10/7/2023 8/8/2023 28/8/2023 15/10/2023
12 Week Session Dec 27/11/2023 14/12/2023 8/1/2024 18/2/2024

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Learning Outcomes

  • Prepare a plan for a journal article on a STEM related topic utilising recently conducted research and/or design work
  • Provide, receive and respond to peer feedback on a draft academic journal article
  • Communicate a series of original research findings or substantial designs in a format suitable for dissemination via an academic journal

Fee Information

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 $1,037.00 $1,037.00 not applicable $2,922.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

Completed at least 100 credit points

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

This unit consists of 3 to 4 weeks (ca. 150 hours) of time commitment.

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.

AssessmentTest (100%)
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Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
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