School Of Science And HealthAdvanced Science Project BWestern Sydney University Unit Code: 300938.1
Discipline: NATURAL AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES NOT ELSEWHERE CLASSIFIED
Student Contribution Band: 2
Level: 2
Credit Points: 10
Equivalent Units
300592 - Advanced Science Project B
Prerequisite
300937 Advanced Science Project A
Unit Enrolment Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in 3562 Bachelor of Science (Advanced Science) or 3682 Bachelor of Medical Science (Advanced Science) or 3683 Bachelor of Natural Science (Advanced Science).
About this Unit
This unit continues the students’ training in thinking as a research scientist whilst developing analytical and critiquing skills in a range of science disciplines. Students will form hypothetical companies and develop a portfolio of scientific products that they will have to present as prospectus and in oral presentations. The students will have to assess the constraints of research having to address the WHS, gene technology, ethics and other legislative issues impacting their projects. Students will also have to manage budgets, market analyses and intellectual property issues.