Unit

School Of Computer, Data And Mathematical Sciences

Research 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

Equivalent Units
301004 - Research Preparation in Post Graduate Studies

About this Unit
Life 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
3693.2Master of EngineeringCONTINUING
3694.2Graduate Diploma in Engineering (exit only)CONTINUING
3698.4Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced)CURRENT
3699.4Master of Information and Communications TechnologyCURRENT
3700.2Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications TechnologyCURRENT
3701.2Graduate Certificate in Information and Communications TechnologyCURRENT
3749.1Master of ScienceCONTINUING
3749.2Master of ScienceCURRENT
3779.1Master of Information GovernanceCURRENT
3780.1Master of Information and Communications Technology/Master of Data ScienceCURRENT
4752.2Graduate Certificate in Applied Clinical Health ResearchSUSPENDED
8083.2Bachelor of Research StudiesCURRENT

Specialisations

A3025.1Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Pathway A - 1.5 yearsCURRENT
A3026.1Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Pathway B - 1 yearCURRENT
A3027.1Graduate Diploma in Information and Communications Technology Pathway C - 1 yearCURRENT
A3028.1Graduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology Pathway A - 1 yearCURRENT
A3029.1Graduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology Pathway B - 0.5 yearCURRENT
A3030.1Graduate Certificate in Information and Communications Technology Pathway C - 0.5 yearCURRENT
A3037.1Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) Pathway A - 2.5 yearsCURRENT
A3038.1Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) Pathway B - 2 year programCURRENT
A3039.1Master of Information and Communications Technology (Advanced) Pathway C - 2 yearsCURRENT
A3040.1Master of Information and Communications Technology Pathway A - 2 yearsCURRENT
A3041.1Master of Information and Communications Technology Pathway B - 1.5 yearsCURRENT
A3042.1Master of Information and Communications Technology Pathway C - 1.5 yearsCURRENT
A3046.1Master of Communications Technology/Master of Data Science - Pathway A - 3 year programCURRENT
A3047.1Master of Info and Com Technology/Master of Data Sci - Pathway B - 2.5 Year programCURRENT
A3048.1Master of Communications Technology/Master of Data Science - Pathway C -2.5 yr programCURRENT
A4038.1Master of Science (Food Science) - 2 year pathwayCURRENT
A4039.1Master of Science (Food Science) - 1.5 year pathwayCURRENT
A4040.1Master of Science (Food Science) - 1 year pathwayCURRENT
A4041.1Master of Science (Public Health Nutrition) - 2 year pathwayCURRENT
A4042.1Master of Science (Public Health Nutrition) - 1.5 year pathwayCURRENT
ST3056.1Food ScienceCONTINUING
ST3057.1Public Health NutritionCURRENT
ST3076.1AgricultureCURRENT
ST3077.1Food ScienceCURRENT
ST3078.1Greenhouse HorticultureCURRENT
ST3079.1Public Health NutritionCURRENT



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