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Biological Sciences 4 (Honours) C unit (KPZ407)

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Location: Hobart

Introduction

Intending Honours students should first consult the Honours Coordinator and potential supervisors before the end of the final year of their undergraduate course. The Honours course starts either in the first week of February with a thesis being submitted by the end of November or in the first week of August with all requirements being completed by the end of May in the following year (~39 weeks, full-time). Part-time study is also available (~78 weeks). The program consists of the following elements: a literature review, a grant application, verbal presentations and a research project (resulting in a written thesis). Each of these has a number of teaching objectives, not all of which are assessed and used in the final award. The final award is based on an assessment of eleven objectives, six of which come from the thesis. Full information on objectives and assessment criteria are contained in a booklet which is available from the Honours coordinator. Enrolment consists of four units as follows: KPZ401, KPZ402, KPZ403 and KPZ404.

Summary

Unit name Biological Sciences 4 (Honours) C
Unit code KPZ407
Credit points 25
College/School Sciences and Engineering
School of Natural Sciences
Discipline Biological Sciences
Coordinator Doctor Elizabeth Wandrag
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Honours

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
Hobart Semester 2 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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Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 23/2/2025 24/3/2025 13/4/2025 31/5/2025
Semester 2 20/7/2025 18/8/2025 7/9/2025 25/10/2025

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Learning Outcomes

  • Select and apply practical and theoretical techniques to conduct an independent and ethical biological science research project
  • Design, implement and critically evaluate a biological science investigation to address a research question
  • Communicate scientific ideas and biological science research findings to informed professional audiences, both orally and in a written thesis

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
010900 $2,328.00 $2,328.00 not applicable $6,810.00
  • 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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Teaching

AssessmentGrant application (10%)|Final research seminar (14%)|Literature Review (19%)|Research Thesis (57%)
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Textbooks

Required

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

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