Course Title: Research Methods
Part A: Course Overview
Course Title: Research Methods
Credit Points: 12.00
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
PHYS2113 |
City Campus |
Research |
135H Applied Sciences |
Distance / Correspondence |
Sem 1 2009 |
Course Coordinator: James Macnae
Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 99253401
Course Coordinator Email: james.@rmit.edu.au
Course Coordinator Location: 14.06.40
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Completed a third year degree and have sufficient background to commence research under supervision
Course Description
Research methods provides students with the skills to conduct effective literature searches, compile relevant literature, understand the elements of refereed publication and effetive presentations, conduct error analysis, assess practical aspects of Health and Safety legislation, consider ethics and ethical clearance, understand the role of supervisors in research and understand the issues related to Intellectual Property.
Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development
At the conclusion of this course you will have experience in litereature search and analysis, and will have considered and houroughly understand the issues affecting research.
At the conclusiuon of this course you will be able to proceed confidently with supervised and independent research, being aware of the background issues that need to be addressed prior to, and during the conduct research.
Overview of Learning Activities
Most activities are via distance learning / online. Specific tasks are given which require background reading, consideration and reasponse to a set of questions.
The library segment is offered face-to-face for studebnts with access to campus, but can also be done online. A presentation is required. Students may present this on-campus in May, or may make a presentation to colleagues at their workplace.
Overview of Learning Resources
Materials are provided online.
Overview of Assessment
Written and oral means will be used to assess the effort and undertanding developed during the assignment tasks.