University Course Planner The University of Adelaide Australia

SCIENCE 2300 - Principles & Practice of Research (Advanced) II

Career: Undergraduate
Units: 3
Term: 4320
Campus: North Terrace
Contact: Up to 8 hours per week
Restriction: Available to Second Year BSc (Advanced) students only
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange: No
Available for Non-Award Study: No
Discovery Experience – Working: Yes
Pre-Requisite: Students must complete 24 units of level 1 courses prior to enrolling in SCIENCE 2300.
Assessment: Writing tasks, oral presentation
Syllabus:

Science 2300 is intended to expose Second Year Bsc Advanced students to the university research environment and familiarise them with the practice of research, including the experimental and theoretical paradigms of specific scientific disciplines. The course builds on the principles of scientific research introduced in Science 1300. Students will be immersed into contemporary programs of research through engagement with a number of different academic researchers, each of whom will present a current problem or project from their own research. Students will read and analyse current scientific literature, and will develop insights into the practise of scientific investigation though tutorials and written critical reviews. In addition, students will choose an academic mentor, who will supervise the exploration of a specific scientific research topic. Through a series of individual mentor meetings, students will develop a talk on their research subject, to be delivered at an end-of-semester symposium. These engaging 'research attachments' enhance a student's understanding of scientific methods and critical thinking. Students will emerge with a clearer understanding of the roles various people play in scientific discovery and some of the career paths a degree in science can make possible.

Course Fees

To display course fees, please select your status and program below:

Student Status

Domestic
International

What type of place are you studying in

Commonwealth supported
Full fee paying

Study Level

Undergraduate
Postgraduate Coursework
Non Award

Program of Study

Study Abroad student tuition fees are available here

Only some Postgraduate Coursework programs are available as Commonwealth Supported. Please check your program for specific fee information.

The fees displayed below for international students are for students commencing a program in 2024 only. International students who commenced a program in 2023 or prior can find their fee here.

Units
EFTSL
Amount
3
0.125
          
  


Course Outline

A Course Outline which includes Learning Outcomes, Learning Resources, Learning & Teaching for this course may be accessed here


Critical Dates

Term Last Day to Add Online Census Date Last Day to WNF Last Day to WF
4320 Mon 07/08/2023 Wed 16/08/2023 Fri 15/09/2023 Fri 27/10/2023


Class Details

Enrolment Class: Seminar
Class Nbr Section Size Available Dates Days Time Location
24990 SE01 70 51 24 Jul - 11 Sep Monday 4pm - 6pm Mawson, 122, Madigan Room
9 Oct - 23 Oct Monday 4pm - 6pm Mawson, 122, Madigan Room
Note: Prior to enrolling in SCIENCE 2300 students must have completed 2 Semesters (24 units) of University courses. SCIENCE 2300 is only available for students in their second year of University (so students starting in February can enrol in PPR2 in Semester 1 or Semester 2 of the following year, students who start mid-year should enrol in Semester 2 of the next calendar year or semester 1 of the calendar year after that).