Courses & Units
Biological Science Communication KPZ703
Hobart
Introduction
This unit provides practical experience in communication in biological science research. You will be introduced to the preparation of documents for a variety of research purposes, including: an introductory seminar, a grant application, research poster, a database of scientific observations, literature review, and final research seminar. Detailed guidelines will be provided.
Summary
| Unit name | Biological Science Communication |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KPZ703 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Natural Sciences |
| Discipline | Plant Science |
| Coordinator | Chris Burridge |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Hobart | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
| Semester 2 | 12/7/2021 | 10/8/2021 | 30/8/2021 | 17/10/2021 |
* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
Domestic
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1 | Approved Pathway Student Contribution 2 | Domestic Full Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 010999 | $1,987.0 | $1,987.0 | not applicable | $4,708.0 |
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Requisites
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | By arrangement with the unit coordinator |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Assessment is by submitted work and seminar performance |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | |
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| Recommended |
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