Course overview
- Study period
- Semester 2, 2024 (22/07/2024 - 16/11/2024)
- Study level
- Undergraduate
- Location
- St Lucia
- Attendance mode
- In Person
- Units
- 2
- Administrative campus
- St Lucia
- Coordinating unit
- Human Movement & Nutrition Sci
Through this course, students may undertake a research project or study in an area related to their program. A wide range of topics are possible but enrolment is contingent on the student securing supervision from a suitably qualified academic staff member.
HMST6903ﾠ(Directed Studies B) is a two unit course within the postgraduate program that provides an opportunity for students to undertake supervised project work related to human movement and/or nutrition studies. It is available to students who have completed or are currently undertakingﾠHMST6965 (Directed Studies A).ﾠ
The requirements for the projects are very flexible, and are individually negotiated between the student and an appropriate member of academic staff who serveﾠas the project adviser(s). Students intending to undertake a project course should contact the course coordinator in the first instance to discuss potential topics and advisers. In some cases it may be useful to also identify a suitable person to act as a local adviser for the project.
Ideas for the project may include, but are not limited toﾠ-ﾠ
- Critical literature review
- Systematic literature review
- Philosophical essays
- Case studies / Pilot studies
- Systematic evaluations
- Development of data analysis techniques
- Development of research protocols
- Development of trainingﾠprogramﾠ
- Software or hardware development
Course requirements
Prerequisites
You'll need to complete the following courses before enrolling in this one:
HMST3846
Incompatible
You can't enrol in this course if you've already completed the following:
HMST7903
Course contact
Timetable
The timetable for this course is available on the UQ Public Timetable.
Aims and outcomes
In this course students are required to undertake an individual research project in the area of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences to gain further experience in research. The experiences should allow the student a greater understanding of the research process within Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences and develop new skills appropriate for conducting research in a chosen area of study.
Learning outcomes
After successfully completing this course you should be able to:
LO1.
Develop an understanding of a specific research area in a sub-discipline of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
LO2.
Acquire and apply research skills pertaining to investigations in the discipline of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
LO3.
Successfully communicate the results of directed research or study to provide new insight into a sub-discipline of Human Movement and Nutrition Sciences
Assessment
Assessment summary
| Category | Assessment task | Weight | Due date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project | Research proposal and study plan | 30% |
21/08/2024 3:00 pm |
| Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project | Research project report | 70% |
11/11/2024 3:00 pm |
Assessment details
Research proposal and study plan
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project
- Weight
- 30%
- Due date
21/08/2024 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02
Task description
The purpose of this assessment task is to develop a research study plan for your project. The intent is to ensure that your project is sufficient in scope and can be completed within the timeline. Please refer to the Assessment Task in the Course Files for more information.
Submission guidelines
Submit via Turnitin and email the course co-ordinator.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Research project report
- Mode
- Written
- Category
- Paper/ Report/ Annotation, Project
- Weight
- 70%
- Due date
11/11/2024 3:00 pm
- Learning outcomes
- L01, L02, L03
Task description
The purpose of this assessment task is to develop your research skills through communicating the findings of your research project via a research report. Please refer to the HMST6903 Task Sheet for more information
Submission guidelines
Submit via Turnitin and email the course co-ordinator.
Deferral or extension
You may be able to apply for an extension.
The maximum extension allowed is 28 days. Extensions are given in multiples of 24 hours.
Late submission
A penalty of 10% of the maximum possible mark will be deducted per 24 hours from time submission is due for up to 7 days. After 7 days, you will receive a mark of 0.
Course grading
Full criteria for each grade is available in the Assessment Procedure.
| Grade | Cut off Percent | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (Low Fail) | 0 - 24 |
Absence of evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to satisfy most or all of the basic requirements of the course |
| 2 (Fail) | 25 - 44 |
Minimal evidence of achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Fails to satisfy some of the basic requirements of the course. Clear deficiencies in performance, but evidence that some basic requirements have been met |
| 3 (Marginal Fail) | 45 - 48 |
Demonstrated evidence of developing achievement of course learning outcomes Course grade description: Fails to satisfy all basic requirement for pass but is close to satisfactory overall and has compensating strengths in some aspects |
| 4 (Pass) | 50 - 64 |
Demonstrated evidence of functional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Satisfies all of the basic learning requirements for the course, such as knowledge of fundamental concepts and performance of basic skills; demonstrates sufficient quality of performance to be considered satisfactory or adequate or competent or capable in the course |
| 5 (Credit) | 65 - 74 |
Demonstrated evidence of proficient achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates ability to use and apply fundamental concepts and skills of the course, going beyond mere replication of content knowledge or skill to show understanding of key ideas, awareness of their relevance, some use of analytical skills, and some originality or insight |
| 6 (Distinction) | 75 - 84 |
Demonstrated evidence of advanced achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates awareness and understanding of deeper and subtler aspects of the course, such as ability to identify and debate critical issues or problems, ability to solve non-routine problems, ability to adapt and apply ideas to new situations, and ability to invent and evaluate new ideas |
| 7 (High Distinction) | 85 - 100 |
Demonstrated evidence of exceptional achievement of course learning outcomes. Course grade description: Demonstrates imagination, originality or flair, based on proficiency in all the learning objectives for the course; work is interesting, surprising, exciting, challenging or erudite |
Additional course grading information
A final percentage mark will be rounded to the nearest whole number (e.g. 64.50 and above will be rounded to 65 and 64.49 and below will be rounded down to 64.)
Supplementary assessment
Supplementary assessment is available for this course.
Learning resources
You'll need the following resources to successfully complete the course. We've indicated below if you need a personal copy of the reading materials or your own item.
Library resources
Library resources are available on the UQ Library website.
Learning activities
The learning activities for this course are outlined below. Learn more about the learning outcomes that apply to this course.
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| Learning period | Activity type | Topic |
|---|---|---|
Multiple weeks |
Not Timetabled |
Independent study Learning outcomes: L01, L02, L03 |
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- Student Integrity and Misconduct Policy and Procedure
- Assessment Procedure
- Examinations Procedure
- Reasonable Adjustments - Students Policy and Procedure
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