ENV BIOL 3221 - Research Methods in Marine Biology III
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ENV BIOL 3221 Course Research Methods in Marine Biology III Coordinating Unit School of Earth and Environmental Sci(Inactive) Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Assumed Knowledge Completion of Level I and II of BSc (Marine Biology) Restrictions Available to BSc(Marine Biology) students only Assessment Research reports and a poster Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Pablo Munguia
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
A successful student in this course should be able to:
1 Demonstrate field-based sampling and experimental skills; 2 Define logical observations,models and hypotheses to shape research questions; 3 Apply statistical techniques to real dataand correctly interpreting the outcome; 4 Demonstrate team-oriented management of projects, especiallycommunication with peers; 5 Use conventions in technical writing, the structure of scientificpapers and graphical methods for presenting data; 6 Recognise a range of different approaches to marine biologicalresearch; 7 Explain the need of method(s) to eliminate unrealistic theory; 8 Develop rigorous sampling designs and apply them to the real world; 9 Develop anddemonstrate scientific communication skills in both written and oral form (i.e.with peers). 最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attributes
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is delivered by the following means:
- 1 X 2-hour lectures per week
- 1 x 4-hour workshop or field workshop per week
- 2 X 6-hour field trips during scheduled course times.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).Learning Activities Summary
Students are taught the scientific method. Class activities centre on hypothesis generating and hypothesis testing exercises. During practicals, students are taught how to design experiments and collect data. Students are also taught how to process and analyse data. Finally, students are taught how to synthesize and present results. Topics include but are not limited to: experimental design, how to test for species interactions, how to test for abiotic stressors, experimental designs for categorical data, experimental designs for continuous data, pulse and press experiments.Specific Course Requirements
Two of the practicals involve field trips and field work.Small Group Discovery Experience
This is a Small Group Discovery Experience course. The course is led by experienced academics and it is primarily centered on hands-on, active participation of students. Because the main objective is for students to experience research activities, the course focuses on a formal collaboration between students and instructors. -
Assessment
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Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Type of Assessment Percentage of total assessment for grading purposes Hurdle
Yes/NoOutcomes being assessed/
achievedDue Date Class Activities Formative and Summative 40%
No 1,2,6,7,8 Weeks 2-8 Class Project Formative and Summative 20% No 1-9 Week 8 Project Report Formative and Summative 20% No 1-9 Week 12 Project Presentation Formative and Summative 20% No 1-9 Week 12 Assessment Detail
Class Activities (40% of total)
Hypothesis generating exercise (10%) – students will be assessed on how to construct hypotheses. This will be conducted in written quiz format, approximately 20 minutes in class.
Experimental design exercise (10%) – students will be assessed on experimental design. This will be conducted in quiz format, approximately 20 minutes in class.
Literature review (10%) students will be assessed in discussion of primary scientific literature, the principles of scientific reports and, evaluation of new ideas to further scientific knowledge. approximately 20 minutes in class.
Group project design (10%) Students will be assessed on the proposal for a group project (see below) that they will then conduct in the field. Each student will submit a proposal. Maximum of 2 pages.
Class Project Report (20%)
The class project is an experiment conducted by everyone in the class to demonstrate design, collection and analysis of data. The field and practical components during the first half of the course are designed to teach students how to carry out the different aspects behind research. The evaluation of these components is a report using data collected by the entire class and it is handed in individually.
Group Project Report (20%)
Group projects are conducted in groups of 2-3 students where each group designs and carries out an experiment, including hypothesis generating, testing, collecting and analysis of data. The project report is turned in at the end of the semester. Each group will write a report sharing the grade amongst the group; the length of the report is 3 pages long not including figures and tables.
Group Project Presentation (20%)
Student oral communication and ability to synthesize projects will be assessed at the end of the semester through individual class presentations.Submission
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignmentCourse Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
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