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Location: Hobart, Launceston

Units taken as part of the Dean's Summer Research Program under the Bachelor of Philosophy (X3P).are standalone/special program units that can’t also count as an elective or credit exemption in a student’s main course of study. 

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 Sciences and Engineering
School of Natural Sciences
Discipline Mathematics
Coordinator Professor Michael Charleston
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Honours

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Hobart Trimester This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Launceston Trimester This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
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  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 05/07/2027 27/07/2027 30/08/2027 24/10/2027
Trimester 01/11/2027 23/11/2027 23/12/2027 13/02/2028

* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Plan and draft a journal article on a STEM related topic utilising recently conducted research and/or design work
  • Give and respond to 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 $1,235.00 $1,235.00 not applicable
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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 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.

AssessmentAbstract (10%)|Journal Plan (10%)|Give peer review of a draft manuscript (15%)|Article draft (30%)|Finished manuscript (35%)
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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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