Research Honours in Science and Technology - Thesis (12cp) (11877.1)

The unit is designed to strengthen the knowledge and skills of the student in a specific area of focus through supervised independent study and research work which is undertaken in a rich research environment. The course requires a total of 18 out of 24 CP comprising of this thesis unit (achieved through either a combination of a 6 cp and 12 cp enrolment over two semesters for full time students, or three 6 cp enrolments over three semesters for part time students). In the final semester of enrolment, students deliver the culmination of their research project in a specific area of focus via an oral presentation and thesis. Within the 12 cp version of this unit a workload of 600 hours is expected.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. Execute a research project to an acceptable standard in the field of study, while developing appropriate technical, critical thinking, communication, project management and independent research skills;
2. Undertake independent analysis of data related to the research project and critically evaluate how knowledge created relates to existing literature and theories;
3. Disseminate the findings of their research to a diverse audience in the form of an oral presentation; and
4. Compile a research thesis (or an appropriate equivalent document) to critically evaluate and effectively communicate the results of their research work and demonstrate the knowledge created for peer review appraisal.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development

Prerequisites

11875 Research Honours in Science and Technology - Research Methodology

Corequisites

None.

Incompatible units

None.

Equivalent units

4773 Research Honours in Applied Science:FT

Assumed knowledge

None.