Research Methods (SCIE4000)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
School
School of the Environment
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Workshop 2 Hours/ Week
This course contains a series of workshops (up to two hours each) and tasks requiring self-paced learning and group work
Restricted
Restricted to students undertaking science Honours studies: BAdvSc(Hons), BSc(Hons), BSc(Hons) Gatton, BBiotech(Hons), BAgrSc(Hons), BEqSc(Hons), BWSc(Hons), BMath(Hons), BVetTech(Hons), BA(Hons). Students should complete this course in their first semester of Honours year.
Assessment methods
Research pitch and feedback: Students submit a short research pitch and feedback on peers' pitches
3MT-style oral presentation
Workshop templates
Course enquiries
Doctor Renjie Zhou (Semester 1, Regular, Gatton, St Lucia, In person)
Doctor Margaret Wegener (Semester 2, Regular, Gatton, St Lucia, In person)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | Gatton | In Person | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
This course equips students with fundamental and transferable skills in conducting research both within and outside of their disciplinary areas through a series of workshops designed to build on their scientific research knowledge. Opportunities will be provided for students to gain first-hand experience of research activities outside of their own disciplinary area in the Faculty of Science through field trips and site visits, and students will be required to work in multidisciplinary groups for workshop activities. This course is designed to complement and enhance students' experience of their own research project.
