Course content
The hypothesis being tested was developed with a research proposal completed in DRGD 580.
The core research element is the application of practical experimental work and data interpretation. This work culminates in a project report and oral presentation. There is no formal class-work for the DRGD 590 course.
Course learning objectives
Students who pass this course should be able to:
Perform laboratory-based experiments which generate data from which conclusions can be made relating to the research question or hypothesis.
Critically evaluate and reflect on the relevant literature, integrating the knowledge into the research project.
Analyse and evaluate the results of a research project.
Deliver an oral presentation and participate in discussions with peers.
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Duration
11 July 2022 - 13 November 2022
Starts
Trimester 2
Campus
Kelburn
Schedule
Teaching plan
Timeline
- 11 July 2022
- Course begins
- 11 July 2022 to 14 October 2022
- Teaching
- 22 August 2022 to 4 September 2022
- Break
- 17 October 2022 to 20 October 2022
- Study period
- 21 October 2022 to 12 November 2022
- Exam period
- 13 November 2022
- Course ends
Timetable
Required materials and equipment
Class representative
The class representative provides a useful way to communicate feedback to the teaching staff during the course. They also work with the VUWSA Education Office on any academic issues that arise in their course. Reps are elected by students by the third week of classes every trimester. Being a rep requires a weekly commitment.
The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy
Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of Wellington values te reo Māori. Students who wish to submit any of their assessments in te reo Māori must refer to The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy - PDF 134kb
He mea nui te reo Māori ki Te Herenga Waka. Ki te pīrangi koe ki te tuhituhi i ō aro matawai i roto i te reo Māori, tēnā me mātua whakapā atu ki te kaupapa here, The Use of Te Reo Māori for Assessment Policy - PDF 134kb
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