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Biology Special Interest Project - BIOL326

In this unit, students undertake an independent research project under the supervision of one of Macquarie University's marine research staff. High achieving students (GPA >3.0) with a special interest in an area of biological research may be permitted to undertake an independent research project under the supervision of one of biology's research staff. Prior to admission it is necessary for the student to contact the unit coordinator and to have developed a suitable research project with a supervisor. Although there are no formal classes, students are expected to undertake 120 hours of research in the laboratory and/or field pending on the research project. Assessment is based on research performance, team participation, research paper preparation and a seminar.

Credit Points: 3
When Offered:

S1 Day - Session 1, North Ryde, Day

S2 Day - Session 2, North Ryde, Day

S3 Day - Session 3, December 2016 - February 2017, North Ryde, Day

Staff Contact(s): Professor Mariella Herberstein
Prerequisites:

39cp and permission of Executive Dean of Faculty Prerequisite Information

Corequisites:

NCCW(s): MAR303
Unit Designation(s):

Science

Unit Type:
Assessed As: Graded
Offered By:

Department of Biological Sciences

Faculty of Science and Engineering

Timetable Information

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