Program Overview

Introduction to the Honours Research C Unit

The Honours Research C unit, coded as KNS402, is a 25% component of the Bachelor of Science with Honours (S4E) program. This unit is designed for intending Honours students who should first consult the Honours Coordinator and potential supervisors before the end of their final undergraduate year. The Honours course commences either in February or August, spanning approximately 39 weeks for full-time study or 78 weeks for part-time study.

Program Structure

The program consists of several key elements:

• A literature review
• Verbal presentations
• A research project culminating in a written thesis
• Discipline-specific activities, not all of which are formally assessed

Full details on objectives and assessment criteria are outlined in a booklet available from the Honours coordinator. Discipline-specific information can be obtained from the respective discipline Honours coordinator.

Unit Details

Summary

• Unit Name: Honours Research C
• Unit Code: KNS402
• Credit Points: 25
• College/School: Sciences and Engineering
• School of Natural Sciences
• Discipline: Biological Sciences, Earth Sciences, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics
• Coordinator: Associate Professor Nathan Kilah
• Delivered By: University of Tasmania
• Level: Honours

Availability

The unit is available in Hobart during Semester 1 and Semester 2. Attendance options include on-campus study.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:

• Select and apply practical and theoretical techniques to conduct an independent, safe, and ethical scientific research project
• Design, implement, and critically evaluate a scientific investigation to address a research question
• Communicate scientific ideas and research findings to informed professional audiences, both orally and in a written thesis

Fee Information

• Field of Education:
• Commencing Student Contribution: $2,384.00
• Grandfathered Student Contribution: $2,384.00
• Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution: Not applicable
• Domestic Full Fee: $5,724.00

This unit is available as a Commonwealth Supported Place, and HECS-HELP is available depending on eligibility.

Requisites

The unit is only available to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Science with Honours (S4E).

Teaching

This unit is conducted under the mentorship of a research supervisor, with resources supporting Honours research available on the MyLO page. Assessment includes Research Preparation (20%) and Research Communication, Performance, and Thesis (80%).

Textbooks

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities as appropriate.