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Industry Project (AGRI30005)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 25On Campus (Dookie)
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Overview
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This subject involves the definition and development of an industry-related project, and develops skills in project management, problem solving and planning and reporting investigations. The topic involves or draws on a specific and defined industry issue, and may be developed in relation to a period of time spent in industry placement or previously or concurrently selected elective subjects, applying the knowledge gained in these subjects to a real resource-based industry investigative problem. The project may relate to an applied scientific, economic or sociological or managerial topic, and the work will involve close collaboration between student, academic staff and industry advisors.
Students work interactively with a supervisor to define their particular project. Each student prepares a detailed literature review and project proposal that places their project into context and includes methodology and approach, and covers the relevant background. A pass mark in the proposal assignment is a hurdle requirement for continuation of the subject. This involves establishing base knowledge in the relevant area; definition of the issue; analysis of the approaches normally taken by industry to address such problems and the degree of success normally attained. A final report is submitted by each student and an oral presentation is presented at completion to an audience including industry members. These detail development of suitable investigative strategies and methodologies and the analysis of results or outcomes in a practical context.
Students meet regularly with their supervisor for guided, interactive discussion on their projects. Students are required to attend/view online a series of seminars delivered on project design, management and communication strategies.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject aims to allow students to develop their project management and academic skills through an active involvement in an industry relevant project.
Generic skills
It is expected students will develop:
- The ability to plan, use time effectively and manage small projects
- Well developed written communication skills to allow informed dialogue with individuals and groups from industry, government and the community
- Well developed problem-solving abilities
- The capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All 100 and 200 core subjects.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
- Project literature review and proposal (2000 words) due Week 6 of Semester 1 (30%)
- Final written report (5000 words) due Week 12 of Semester 2 (50%)
- 10-minute oral presentation due Week 12 of Semester 2 worth (20%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Graham Brodie Mode of delivery On Campus (Dookie) Contact hours Twelve hours of lectures, plus class contact and seminars as arranged Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 May 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Year Long contact information
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Type Name Major Sustainable Production - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022