Honours Research Project Part B

Unit code: HET522

Credit points	37.5 Credit Points
Duration	One semester
Contact hours	150 hours per semester
Campus	Hawthorn
Prerequisites	HET521 Honours Research Project Part A

Related course(s)

A unit of study in the Bachelor of Science (Optronics and Lasers) (Honours)

Aims and objectives

This unit aims to develop the ability to undertake original scientific research as part of a research group. The student will identify all important steps that must be completed to reach their overall research goal, undertake background reading and a literature review. At the completion of the unit the student will have demonstrated the ability to define and investigate a scientific question, and have contributed new knowledge to the particular field under investigation. It is an expectation that upon completion of the Honours research project, the student will have the requisite background to continue on to a higher degree in research (MSc or PhD).

Teaching methods

Research project: this involves regular meetings with supervisor (1 hour/week), and an average of 450 hours per semester on project work.

Assessment

Written Research report (with oral defence) – 100%

Content

Defined by specific project goals

Reading materials

As set by project supervisor

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