James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2014

CP5090 - Scientific Research Methods

Credit points: 03
Year: 2014
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: School of Business (pre 2015)

Available to Computer Science postgraduate students only with the permission of the program co-ordinator.

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 27-Mar-2014
Coordinator: Professor Ickjai Lee
Lecturer: Dr Hossein Ghodosi.
Contact hours:
  • 12 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:presentations (30%); assignments (70%).

    Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
    Census Date 28-Aug-2014
    Coordinator: Professor Ickjai Lee
    Lecturer: Dr Hossein Ghodosi.
    Contact hours:
    • 12 hours workshops/Seminars

      Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
      Census Date 27-Mar-2014
      Coordinator: Professor Ickjai Lee
      Contact hours:
      • 12 hours workshops/Seminars
        Assessment:presentations (30%); assignments (70%).

        Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
        Census Date 28-Aug-2014
        Coordinator: Professor Ickjai Lee
        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.