James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

CP5090 - Scientific Research Methods

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 2
Administered by:

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, , Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2019
Contact hours:
  • 12 hours
    Assessment:presentations (30%); assignments (70%).

    Cairns, , Study Period 1
    Census Date 28-Mar-2019
    Contact hours:
    • 12 hours
      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.