ANIML SC 2520RW - Research Methodology for Animal Sciences II
Roseworthy Campus - Semester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ANIML SC 2520RW Course Research Methodology for Animal Sciences II Coordinating Unit School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Undergraduate Location/s Roseworthy Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 6 hours per week Prerequisites STATS 1000 or STATS 1004 Incompatible BIOMET 2500RW, BIOMET 2500WT Assessment Tutorial attendance, practical assessments, assignments, theory exam Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Andreas Kiermeier
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
1 The anticipated knowledge, skills and/or attitude to be developed by the student are: 2 Ability to develop scientific hypotheses 3 Understanding of the principles & practices of experimental designAbility to use selected statistical methods: correlation, regression (simple linear, polynomial, multiple linear), general linear models (with interactions), analysis of categorical variables (contingency tables) 4 Ability to perform project management in the context of planning and executing a research project 5 Demonstrate effective written, oral and graphical presentation skills 6 Ability to work in small groups to design, conduct, and analyse an experiment University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1, 2, 3 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1, 3, 6 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 3, 4, 6 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 5, 6 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 2, 3 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1, 3, 4 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 4, 6 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
There is no required text book for this course. Sources used for all learning activities will be referenced and students are encouraged to not only rely on the notes given to them, but also to read more widely using these references as a starting point.Online Learning
MyUni: Teaching materials and course documentation will be posted on the MyUni website (http://myuni.adelaide.edu.au/). -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course will be delivered by the following means:
2 x 1hr lectures per week
2 x 1hr computer practical sessions per week
1 x 2hr tutorials per week
Students will receive lecture and tutorial notes online.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).Learning Activities Summary
Schedule Week 1 Introduction
Develop a Research QuestionWeek 2 Design a Research Project
Produce and present a research proposal for fundingWeek 3 Experimental Design and Power
Specific DesignsWeek 4 Specific Designs Week 5
Distributions
Messages from Commercial Un-Replicated Data SetsWeek 6 Manage, Summarise and Present Data
Explore Data & Test HypothesesWeek 7 Analyse Data Week 8 Assumptions
Interpreting Data, and Mathematical TechniquesWeek 9 Interpret data, Understanding Interactions
Report and Discuss ResultsWeek 10 Produce a Final Report/Paper
Validating ModelsWeek 11 Qualitative Research Week 12 Non-Parametric Models
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Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Type of assessment Percentage of total assessment for grading purposes Hurdle
(Yes/No)Outcomes being assessed Tutorial assessment Formative
Summative0%
5%Yes 2,3,5 Practical assessments Summative 10% 1,2,3,5 Assignments Summative 40% 1-6 Theory exam Summative 45% Yes 1,2,3 Assessment Related Requirements
Attendance at practicals and tutorials is compulsory. Students are able to apply for an allowed absence from a class by submitting the application form, with appropriate supporting documentation, to the Course Co-ordinator. Application forms can be downloaded from
HURDLE:
To pass this course students require both
A minimum of 40% for the Exam AND
A minimum of 40% for the combined non-Exam component (i.e. at least 22 out of 55)
Students that do not attain either or both of these minimum requirements will be provided with additional assessment, in the form of an additional examination and/or an additional statistical analysis assessment.Assessment Detail
Tutorials (5%): Tutorial mark is based on individual contribution to each session during the semester. This may include short quizzes that the students are able to use for formative assessment to determine their current levels of understanding of concepts.
Practicals (10%): four (4) assessments are to be submitted throughout the semester. These are submitted at the beginning of the next practical session.
Assignments (40% total): three (3) assignments are to be submitted, worth 15%, 15% and 10% of the final assessment, respectively. A presentation will be required for the first assignment.
Theory Exam (45%): Students will be allowed to take calculators and one (1) A4 page with writing on both sides into the exam.Submission
Extensions for Assessment Tasks
Extensions of deadlines for assessment tasks may be allowed for reasonable causes. Such situations would include compassionate and medical grounds of the severity that would justify the awarding of a supplementary examination. Evidence for the grounds must be provided when an extension is requested. Students are required to apply for an extension to the Course Co-ordinator before the assessment task is due. Extensions will not be provided on the grounds of poor prioritising of time. The assessment extension application form can be obtained from: http://www.sciences.adelaide.edu.au/current/
Penalty for Late Submission of Assessment Tasks
Assessment tasks must be submitted by the stated deadlines. There will be a penalty for late submission of assessment tasks: the submitted work will be marked ‘without prejudice’ and 10% of the obtained mark will be deducted for each working day (or part of a day) that an assessment task is late, up to a maximum penalty of 50% of the mark attained. An examiner may elect not to accept any assessment task that a student wants to submit after that task has been marked and feedback provided to the rest of the class.
Late submission of assessments
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of zero will be allocated to late submitted assessment.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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Student Feedback
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SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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