James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2006

CP5090 - Scientific Research Methods

Credit points: 03
Year: 2006
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by:

Available to students enrolled in BInfTech(Hons), BSc(Hons) (Computer Science), MInfTech (Research), MInfTech (Research and Development), MSc by Research, Doctor of Philosophy.

Students are guided through a structured process intended to cultivate an understanding of scientific research methods. They study two or more selected (by School of Information Technology staff) research papers, analysing the methods used and documenting the process of the scientific discovery and scientific reporting. They submit written critical analyses of the selected papers and do presentations on those selected papers.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

, , Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2006
Coordinator: jc153667
Contact hours:
  • 12 hours
    Assessment: (30%); (70%).

    , , Study Period 1
    Census Date 24-Mar-2006
    Coord/Lect: jc153667.
    Contact hours:
    • 12 hours
      Assessment: (30%); (70%).

      , , Study Period 2
      Census Date 08-Sep-2006
      Contact hours:
      • 12 hours

        , , Study Period 2
        Census Date 08-Sep-2006
        Contact hours:
        • 12 hours

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