This course will equip students with the skills and attributes required to carry out a research project. This will include how to carryout a literature survey, statistics required for data analysis, experimental methods for data collection, Design of Experiments, data graphing and presentation, structure and approach to paper and report writing.

To provide the course participant with a sufficient basis in preparation for research activities. The course will cover:

• Scientific research methods and techniques
• Interpersonal (student-supervisor) communication skills
• Historical aspects of science, philosophy and logic
• Economic and social value of research
• Instructions in LaTeX

The content of this course is constructed to be equivalent to a standard 6 units, comprising
approximately:

• 36 formal lectures
• 12 tutorials
• 12 hrs of in-class quizzes and homework.