Advanced Topics in Science 1

Course aim

To provide students with an overview of applied statistics for scientific analysis, and advanced coursework in topics related to Nano- and Biomaterials, Chemistry, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Agricultural and Food Science, Environmental Science, Earth Science and Ecology.

Course content

The course will include a module of applied statistics relevant to students’ research projects. Directed study topics will be provided from Nano- and Biomaterials, Chemistry, Applied Physics, Materials Science, Agricultural and Food Science, Environmental Science, Earth Science and Ecology, and will be selected in consultation with student and project supervisor.

Preparatory lectures are offered in the course for those who do not have sufficient background in mathematics or statistics.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Undergraduate courses in nano- and biomaterials, chemistry, applied physics, materials science, agricultural and food science, environmental science and/or earth science.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Directed Study	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Critical analysis, Essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.