Further Enquiries

The School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Ground Floor, Williams Building
Roseworthy Campus
THE UNIVERSITY OF ADELAIDE
Roseworthy SA 5371

Phone: +61 8 8313 7660
Fax: +61 8 8313 7956
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Aims and Objectives of the Honours Program

Aims of the Honours Course

To develop the basic skills required for the practice of independent research.
To promote an appreciation of the methodology and the application of problem solving strategies in research.
To enhance the competitiveness of our graduates in obtaining appropriate employment.

Objectives for Honours Students

to demonstrate an original and critical approach in the assimilation of the current state of knowledge in a particular area of research.
to appreciate current gaps in our understanding and the future areas for investigation in a particular area of research.
to demonstrate mastery of the basic techniques required for the study of a research question.
to develop a rigorous and methodical approach to the maintenance of records and the collection, storage and analysis of data.
to develop the capacity to identify and evaluate a problem and define the important elements required for its solution (appreciating the risks and benefits of alternate approaches).
to communicate information clearly and concisely in written and spoken English.