School Of Computer, Data And Mathematical SciencesResearch Preparation in Post Graduate StudiesWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 301387.1
Discipline: OTHER NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 7
Credit Points: 10
Co ordinator
Ivan Bojicic
Equivalent Units
301004 - Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies
Teaching Periods
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About this UnitLife is research! This unit introduces students to the nature of research and why it is essential to today's way of living. What are the current and big questions in research? How to prepare for conducting a research in various areas? What are the differences between study, investigation and research? In this unit, the main emphasis will be on different types of modern research and their methods/methodologies with special emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM). This unit will also encompass various advanced tools that support research, its writing styles, publication channels and research ethics. Key elements of good research design are also introduced as well as the concepts of intellectual property and commercialisation.
Courses| 3693.2 | Master of Engineering | CONTINUING |
| 3694.2 | Graduate Diploma in Engineering (exit only) | CONTINUING |
| 3698.4 | Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) | CURRENT |
| 3699.4 | Master of Information and Communications Technology | CURRENT |
| 3700.2 | Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology | CURRENT |
| 3701.2 | Graduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology | CURRENT |
| 3749.1 | Master of Science | CONTINUING |
| 3749.2 | Master of Science | CURRENT |
| 3779.1 | Master of Information Governance | CURRENT |
| 3780.1 | Master of Information and Communications Technology/Master of Data Science | CURRENT |
| 4752.2 | Graduate Certificate in Applied Clinical Health Research | SUSPENDED |
| 8083.2 | Bachelor of Research Studies | CURRENT |
Specialisations
| A3025.1 | Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Pathway A - 1.5 years | CURRENT |
| A3026.1 | Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Pathway B - 1 year | CURRENT |
| A3027.1 | Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Pathway C - 1 year | CURRENT |
| A3028.1 | Graduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology Pathway A - 1 year | CURRENT |
| A3029.1 | Graduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology Pathway B - 0.5 year | CURRENT |
| A3030.1 | Graduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology Pathway C - 0.5 year | CURRENT |
| A3037.1 | Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) Pathway A - 2.5 years | CURRENT |
| A3038.1 | Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) Pathway B - 2 year program | CURRENT |
| A3039.1 | Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) Pathway C - 2 years | CURRENT |
| A3040.1 | Master of Information and Communications Technology Pathway A - 2 years | CURRENT |
| A3041.1 | Master of Information and Communications Technology Pathway B - 1.5 years | CURRENT |
| A3042.1 | Master of Information and Communications Technology Pathway C - 1.5 years | CURRENT |
| A3046.1 | Master of Communications Technology/Master of Data Science - Pathway A - 3 year program | CURRENT |
| A3047.1 | Master of Info and Com Technology/Master of Data Sci - Pathway B - 2.5 Year program | CURRENT |
| A3048.1 | Master of Communications Technology/Master of Data Science - Pathway C -2.5 yr program | CURRENT |
| A4038.1 | Master of Science (Food Science) - 2 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4039.1 | Master of Science (Food Science) - 1.5 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4040.1 | Master of Science (Food Science) - 1 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4041.1 | Master of Science (Public Health Nutrition) - 2 year pathway | CURRENT |
| A4042.1 | Master of Science (Public Health Nutrition) - 1.5 year pathway | CURRENT |
| ST3056.1 | Food Science | CONTINUING |
| ST3057.1 | Public Health Nutrition | CURRENT |
| ST3076.1 | Agriculture | CURRENT |
| ST3077.1 | Food Science | CURRENT |
| ST3078.1 | Greenhouse Horticulture | CURRENT |
| ST3079.1 | Public Health Nutrition | CURRENT |