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Minor Thesis - Conservation (CUMC90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 18.75On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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The student proposes an original research topic that contributes to existing bodies of conservation knowledge and is approved by the coordinator. The student then initiates and conducts an involved program of primary research requiring interdisciplinary skills and knowledge. The student conducts the independent research under the guidance of an academic supervisor, and produces a critical research report. The thesis is undertaken across two consecutive semesters and in some cases, access to cultural collections in field maybe required.
Intended learning outcomes
Student who complete this subject should be able to:
- demonstrate competence in defining a research question, and in devising and managing an appropriate research path;
- use critical reading and analysis skills; and
- write a report that argues and assesses the research questions and objectives.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CUMC90035 | Conservation Thesis Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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18.75 |
CUMC90036 | Conservation Thesis Part 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
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18.75 |
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
- A 13,000 word thesis or equivalent, due at the end of the second semester of enrolment (80%)
- A 2000 word report due at the end of the second semester of enrolment (20%)
Hurdle requirement: Students must meet the stages in assessment for the minor thesis which include:
- Students must meet the stages in assessment for the minor thesis which include: a 100 word proposal; 300 word detailed proposal; mid-year review; major review; and final oral thesis presentation;
- Participation in regular supervisory meetings;
- all pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Nicole Tse Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular contact with the supervisor across two consecutive semesters Total time commitment 255 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Nicole Tse Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular contact with the supervisor across two consecutive semesters Total time commitment 255 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
255 hours per semester
Additional delivery details
Students enrolling in this subject must be admitted to the MC-CULMC Master of Cultural Material Conservation. Students in the 150 and 200 point programs, must have completed the subjects in the first hundred points.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with the thesis supervisor.
- Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022