NSCI6103 – Applied Science Investigation Project
Module code
NSCI6103
Module title
Applied Science Investigation Project
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge and skills that enable students to undertake an applied science investigation, evaluate and present the data.
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Content
- LO1 Undertake an applied science investigation, including design and data evaluation.
LO2 Analyse results of an applied science investigation and communicate using appropriate technology. - Learning Outcomes
- - Characteristics of the applied science literature
- Research design
- Data collection and analysis
- Evaluation and synthesis of information
- Ethical and legal requirements
- Use of specialised and generic software
- Research presentation processes
- Written, visual and oral scientific communication
- Ethical, social and cultural implications of project and how they inform professional practice - Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course is achievement-based. Aakonga must submit all specified assessment items and obtain at least 50% overall score in order to pass this course. Aakonga will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment at the start of the course.
- 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 akonga via course outlines.
