James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2007

CP5090 - Scientific Research Methods

Credit points: 03
Year: 2007
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: Discipline of Information Technology (pre 2009)

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

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coord/Lect: jc153667.
Contact hours:
  • 12 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:presentations (30%); assignments (70%).

    Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 31-Aug-2007
    Contact hours:
    • 12 hours workshops/Seminars

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 30-Mar-2007
      Coordinator: jc153667
      Contact hours:
      • 12 hours workshops/Seminars
        Assessment:presentations (30%); assignments (70%).

        Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
        Census Date 31-Aug-2007
        Contact hours:
        • 12 hours workshops/Seminars

          Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.