Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Rachael Dudaniec
Anthony Chariton
Adam Stow
Kate Barry
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Credit points |
Credit points
4
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
(8cp from BIOL861 or BIOL873 or BIOL874 or BIOL875 or BIOL877 or BIOL887) and permission by special approval
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
BIOL860 int and ext to be co-badged
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit enables the student to acquire biological research experience by undertaking a small independent research project under academic supervision. The research topic may be flexible, but in most cases it will be aligned with the objectives of an academic staff member involved in research. This unit can be combined with BIOL870 Conservation in Practice for a more extended experience. Students are strongly encouraged to organise their project and supervisor well before commencing this unit.
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
You will be provided with marking schemes for each assessment task.
Assessment details
Details of assessments will be provided on iLearn and in class.
All assessments must be correctly cited and referenced using the same format at the journal. See here for details https://esajournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/19399170/
Assignment submission
All assignments will be digitally submitted through the appropriate Turnitin submission link on iLearn. No hardcopy / paper submissions are needed. All assessments need to be written in the students own words.
Academic honesty
All assessments need to be written in the students own words. The penalties imposed by the University for plagiarism are serious and may include expulsion from the University. ANY evidence of plagiarism WILL be dealt with following University policy. Penalties for plagiarism range from a loss of marks to awarding of a zero depending on the level of plagiarism and reporting to Faculty disciplinary committee.
Extensions, penalties and Disruptions to Studies
The deadlines for assignments are not negotiable. If an assignment is submitted late a penalty of -10% of the mark allocated for the assignment will be deducted per day that any work is submitted late (i.e. 5 days late = -50% of marks available).
If you experience a serious and unavoidable disruption to your studies and require an extension for an assessment please submit a Disruptions to Studies notification via ask.mq.edu.au with supporting documentation, and a Professional Authority Form completed by your health care professional. If you anticipate a potentially serious and unavoidable disruption (e.g. upcoming surgery) speak to the unit convenor early and apply for an extension before the due date.
Please note the extensions are not available directly via the convenor, all request must be made via AskMq as detailed above.
Unit completion
To pass this unit, students need to achieve an overall minimum grade of 50%.
Assessment submission
Submissions of all assessments for this unit will be electronic.
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Project proposal | 20% | No | 22 March 2018 |
Introduction and Methods | 30% | No | 4 May 2018 |
Scientific Report | 30% | No | 18 June 2018 |
Supervisor Report | 20% | No | 15 June 2018 |
Due: 22 March 2018
Weighting: 20%
Write a short proposal explaining the work that you will undertake
Due: 4 May 2018
Weighting: 30%
Write the Introduction to the final report describing what is currently known in the area of your project and how your work will contribute to further understanding in this area, and outline the Methods used (this forms part of the major report)
Due: 18 June 2018
Weighting: 30%
Complete the Full Scientific Report in the form of a Scientific Paper
Due: 15 June 2018
Weighting: 20%
Supervisors will provide a report on student performance, progress, abilities acquired and attendance throughout placement.
Technology Used and Required
Students are required to have access to a computer and the internet to access the teaching website and unit materials. Students will also be required to have access to a word processor, spreadsheet manager and database programs to be able to complete set assessment tasks.
For field work students will require access to some field equipment, a complete list of which will be supplied within the teaching website on activation.
Unit Web Page
To access the unit and associated resources, please login to iLearn (http://ilearn.mq.edu.au/) Guides for assist students with on-line websites and resources can be found at
Student iLearn guides: https://www.mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/guides.htm
Student Echo guides: https://www.mq.edu.au/iLearn/student_info/lecture_recordings. htm
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
Undergraduate students seeking more policy resources can visit the Student Policy Gateway (https://students.mq.edu.au/support/study/student-policy-gateway). It is your one-stop-shop for the key policies you need to know about throughout your undergraduate student journey.
If you would like to see all the policies relevant to Learning and Teaching visit Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central).
Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
Macquarie University provides a range of support services for students. For details, visit http://students.mq.edu.au/support/
Learning Skills (mq.edu.au/learningskills) provides academic writing resources and study strategies to improve your marks and take control of your study.
Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Service who can provide appropriate help with any issues that arise during their studies.
For all student enquiries, visit Student Connect at ask.mq.edu.au
If you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
For help with University computer systems and technology, visit http://www.mq.edu.au/about_us/offices_and_units/information_technology/help/.
When using the University's IT, you must adhere to the Acceptable Use of IT Resources Policy. The policy applies to all who connect to the MQ network including students.
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