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Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt1 (NRMT40014)

HonoursPoints: 50On Campus (Parkville)

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This subject develops a student’s ability to design and undertake a research project in the fields of ecosystem science, landscape management or forest science and their related social sciences and to report on this in written and verbal form. The project is completed under supervision of an academic staff member of the School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences or an approved external supervisor, depending on the particular research project. The research topic is developed in collaboration between student and supervisor prior to or early in the first semester of enrolment.

Students enrol in a total of 75 points of research project across the duration of the Honours program. This is achieved by enrolling in two of subjects across two consecutive semesters to achieve a total 75 credit points. Students enrol in a Part 1 subject in the first semester and a Part 2 subject in the second semester of the program.

This subject (NRMT40014 Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt 1) is a 50 point version for one semester.

Intended learning outcomes

The objectives of this subject are to:



  • develop an in-depth appreciation for the research process;
  • develop individual investigative skills, critical thought and the ability to evaluate information and analyse data;
  • increase the student's knowledge and understanding of the discipline area;
  • develop the student’s academic research and academic writing skills.

Generic skills

The subject will enhance the following generic skills:
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Ability to seek out, retrieve and evaluate information from multiple sources
• Ability to explain complex concepts in written and oral form
• Time management skills
• Appreciation and implementation of the ethics associated with knowledge creation and usage
• Report writing skills
• Ability to manage large data sets

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into the Bachelor of Environments (Degree with Honours) Landscape Management program or the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) Forest Science program.

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

A Research Proposal of 1500 words due towards the end of the first semester of enrolment (10%). An oral presentation of the research project for 15 minutes due towards the end of the first semester of enrolment (hurdle requirement). An oral presentation of research project for 30 minutes including questions due towards the end of the final semester of enrolment (10%). A Research Report of up to 15,000 words due at the end of the final semester of enrolment (75%). Supervisor’s assessment of student’s demonstrated research performance throughout the program (5%).

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • February
    Principal coordinatorChris Walsh
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursThis subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project.
    Teaching period27 February 2017 to 30 June 2017
    Last self-enrol date23 March 2017
    Census date24 March 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail19 May 2017
    Assessment period ends30 June 2017

    February contact information

    petera@unimelb.edu.au

  • July
    Principal coordinatorChris Walsh
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursThis subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project.
    Teaching period24 July 2017 to 24 December 2017
    Last self-enrol date23 August 2017
    Census date25 August 2017
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 November 2017
    Assessment period ends24 December 2017

    July contact information

    petera@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Students should discuss total time commitment with their supervisor but as a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week over two semesters.

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Further information

Last updated: 3 November 2022