Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Other Staff
Katherine McClellan
Contact via katherine.mcclellan@mq.edu.au
Unit Convenor
David Raftos
Contact via david.raftos@mq.edu.au
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
39cp including (MAR201(P) or ELS201(P)) and admission to BMarSc
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
In this unit, students undertake an independent research project under the supervision of one of Macquarie University's marine research staff. The scope of past projects has been broad, with students undertaking a range of data collection methods (such as laboratory experiments, fieldwork, and data synthesis) and producing a range of different research products (such as scientific reports, field guides, and review articles). Although there are no formal classes, students are expected to commit at least 135 hours to their project during the semester, culminating with the submission of a scientific report.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Due |
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Proposal | 10% | TBA |
Report | 70% | TBA |
Seminar | 20% | first day of the exam period |
Due: TBA
Weighting: 10%
The research proposal must be submitted. Having submitted an initial proposal, it is expected that you will discuss the proposed activity with all the relevant people in order to complete the details of the contract proposal and produce the final report.
Due: TBA
Weighting: 70%
The final report must be submitted. Requirements for proposals are:
Due: first day of the exam period
Weighting: 20%
Students will present a brief research seminar about their projects. Seminars will be conducted on the first day of the exam period. Requirements for seminars are:
Other than the start of semester meeting and final research seminars, there are no formal classes for this unit.
Recommended on a case-by-case basis if necessary
Marine Science Resources: http://www.marinescience.mq.edu.au
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