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Short Research Project (HORT90047)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Burnley)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject enables students to conduct an original research topic, under supervision approved by the subject coordinator. The work commitment will be equivalent to lecture and practical based subjects worth 25 points. The content and extent of the project will be determined by a project supervisor in consultation with the student and subject coordinator. Students are strongly encouraged to initiate project ideas within existing networks or to identify a project topic of keen interest, through discussion with subject coordinator, prior to subject commencement. The project represents a capstone subject and comprises a review of a body of relevant literature, together with a critical evaluation of research or experimental protocols, a modest original experiment, or limited exploration of a scientific problem, or an investigation into a problem using an approved methodology. Following an initial workshop to establish subject expectations, deliverables and skill base requirements, projects may involve regular one hour meetings with their supervisor where students report on progress, difficulties and research plans. Other workshops will deliver skill development in oral and written report presentation.
Intended learning outcomes
The assignments include a project proposal, researching an area of importance to an industry related to your degree. This will include a synopsis of the literature to provide context and rationale, together with an approach or protocol for a modest original experiment, a limited exploration of a scientific problem or other investigation. The proposal is a hurdle requirement and a pass (50% or more) is required in order to continue with the subject. Final reports and oral presentation will occur at the end of the semester and orals will involve a mini-symposium where findings will be presented to project stakeholders and the
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; and
- the capacity to develop independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning and research.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Eligibility for honours or postgraduate degree - Undertaking a research project is conditional upon obtaining approval from a supervisor with consideration to appropriate subjects undertaken in their Masters
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 Proposal, or design-approach proposal (1500 words) due four weeks into the semester, 30% (A pass in the project proposal is a hurdle requirement);
- Final Report, or design portfolio as described (5000 - 10,000 words) due the day before the examination period commences, 50%;
- Oral Presentation (15 minutes) due in the final week of semester, 20%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Stephen Livesley Mode of delivery On Campus (Burnley) Contact hours 12 Total time commitment 300 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 Stephen Livesley Mode of delivery On Campus (Burnley) Contact hours 12 Total time commitment 300 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
300 hours total time commitment to this subject. This subject may involve regular weekly meetings with the subject coordinator depending upon the project.
Additional delivery details
Students can undertake this subject in either Semester 1 OR Semester 2. If you wish to complete the Short Project over 1 year please enrol in FRST90076. Please note that students in the Master of Urban Horticulture are only permitted to study the Short Research Project over one semester.
Enrolment in the subject is contingent on the availability of a supervisor and approval of the proposed project by the Subject Coordinator. A suitable supervisor may not be available in any given semester. Students wishing to be considered for this subject must complete a Research Project Approval form and submit it to the Academic Support Officer in the School of Ecosystem and Forest Science sefs-aso@unimelb.edu.au. This form must be signed by the relevant supervisor.
Further information - http://courses.science.unimelb.edu.au/study/degrees/master-of-forest-ecosystem-science/overview
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Forest Ecosystem Science Course Master of Urban Horticulture - 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