James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

CP5090 - Scientific Research Methods

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by: College of Business, Law & Governance

Available only with the permission of the 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 24-Mar-2016
Coord/Lect: Dr Hossein Ghodosi.
Contact hours:
  • 12 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment:presentations (30%); assignments (70%).

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 24-Mar-2016
    Coord/Lect: Dr Hossein Ghodosi.
    Contact hours:
    • 12 hours workshops/Seminars
      Assessment:presentations (30%); assignments (70%).

      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.