BIOL590-17C (HAM)

Directed Study

30 Points

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Faculty of Science and Engineering
Te Mātauranga Pūtaiao me te Pūkaha
School of Science

Staff

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Convenor(s)

Linda Peters

Linda Peters
5110
CD.2.03
Postgraduate Advisor: Monday 11 am - 1 pm
linda.peters@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

Placement Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

Librarian(s)

: cheryl.ward@waikato.ac.nz

You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
  • Extensions starting with 4, 5 or 9 can also be direct dialled:
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Paper Description

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Students carry out an independent research project on an approved topic under staff supervision. A suitable topic and Project Supervisor must be arranged before enrolment will be approved. Note that the onus is on students to approach prospective supervisors.

Students should approach potential Project Supervisors (lecturers) in research areas which interest them, to determine supervisor availability. The research project will be an original investigation of a clearly defined problem. It could involve laboratory and/or field work, or alternatively, a literature review. This directed study can not be used towards your literature review chapter in your MSc or MSc(R) thesis.

There are no formal teaching components and the course work consists almost entirely of a research project.

All prospective students must contact the Paper Convenor via email prior to commencing their research with their topic.

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Paper Structure

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The structure will be an independent research project under the supervision of a staff member. Any staff member who teaches into the BSc can be a supervisor.
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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:

  • The ability to conduct independent research with supervision
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  • The ability to communicate research results through a written research report
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  • Be able to prepare and use Endnote to cite references in their research.
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Assessment

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The assessment is entirely based on independent work, which is assessed through a written outline and a report. There are no formal contact hours, and so the student will need to make sure that they stay in regular contact with their supervisor so that they can be guided on the scope and detail required for the assessment.
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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 1:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Project outline
3 Apr 2017
4:30 PM
5
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
2. Research report
28 Aug 2017
4:30 PM
95
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
  • Hand-in: Faculty Information Centre (J Block)
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Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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Part of the independent research aspect of this paper is to find appropriate reading material for your project (e.g. by using the library and database search engines). Consult with your supervisor if you are unable to find appropriate material to read.
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Online Support

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This paper will be supported by Moodle.
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Workload

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The total workload expected for this paper is 200 hours throughout the year. There are no scheduled lectures but there will be a compulsory introductory session held at the beginning of the course to outline the general expectations and requirements of the paper.

It is acknowledged that as each research project will be unique, the specific workload required will vary for each student. However, the general expectation is that students will spend approximately 200 hours completing research and preparing their written report.

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