NSCI6108 – Project Design and Analysis in Applied Science
Module code
NSCI6108
Module title
Project Design and Analysis in Applied Science
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and skills that enable students to apply the principles of planning and data analysis to research informed applied science projects in laboratory settings, in a manner consistent with legislative and quality management requirements.
Programmes
- NZ2552
- NZ2553
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- - Research methodologies - Ethical and cultural considerations in relation to project design and data analysis - Legislative and quality management requirements - Experimental project design - Establishment of project management parameters (aim, timeline, milestones, resources) - Practical preparatory work for project including analysis and reflection on project design - Sourcing and referencing scientific information - Social, ethical, and cultural implications of project - Preparatory data analysis to inform project design including modelling expected data analysis and display
- Learning Outcomes
- LO1 Evaluate research informed project design and data analysis. LO2 Apply the principles of experimental design to applied science projects. LO3 Perform preparatory work for a defined applied science project.
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resources are advised to aakonga via course outlines.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course supports both achievement and competency-based assessment. Competency-based course completion: Akonga must successfully complete all specified assessment items in order to pass this course. Achievement based course completion: Akonga must submit all specified assessment items, achieve all learning outcomes, and obtain at least 50% overall in order to pass this course.
