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Major Research Project Part 1 (AGRI90080)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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The subject allows students to conduct an original research project, under supervision to be approved by a subject Coordinator. The work will be equivalent to lecture and practical based subjects worth 50 points. The content and extent of the project will be determined by a Coordinator, in collaboration with the student and the supervisor.

The work would ordinarily include a review of a body of scientific literature, together with a critical evaluation of research or experimental protocols, and the development of research methods, implementation of a mathematical model, completion of an original experiment, or a thorough exploration of a scientific issue. Projects would ordinarily include a component of original research well beyond a review or critique. Projects would involve regular 1-hour discussion groups where students report on progress, major problems and plans. For substantive reasons, this research project requires more than one semester to complete.

Intended learning outcomes


  • Undertake a major original research project as a capstone learning activity on a topic in a Faculty-supported disciplinary area
  • Integration and application of disciplinary knowledge and skills to an independently generated research question and investigation
  • Analyse and synthesize salient features and important theoretical, methodological and empirical trends in published literature and data
  • Present research findings in clear, concise and persuasive written and verbal forms

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students will have:

  • The capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations, and to allow informed dialogue with individuals and groups from industry, government and the community
  • The ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the discipline
  • The capacity to develop independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning and research

Last updated: 3 November 2022