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Botany Research Project Minor (BOTA90014)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On 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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This subject is the minor research component for the Master of Science – Botany. The research project provides an opportunity for independent research under supervision in the School of Botany, in the areas of environmental science, molecular biology and biotechnology, functional plant biology, marine botany and plant systematics and evolution. The research project will provide: experience in reviewing scientific literature, hypothesis testing, design of laboratory and/or field experiments, training in experimental techniques, data analysis and interpretation, and development of written and oral presentation skills. The project will be designed in consultation with a supervisor(s) and approved by the School’s coordinator.
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of this subject are to provide students with:
- high-level experience in, and ability to conduct independent research in a field of plant science;
- ability in reviewing and assessing scientific literature;
- ability in hypothesis testing, design of laboratory and/or field experiments;
- ability in advanced scientific techniques, data analysis and interpretation;
- written and oral presentations; and
- potential to proceed to the PhD degree.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should gain skills in:
- designing, managing and executing a research project;
- demonstrating a breadth of knowledge in a particular discipline;
- analysing and interpreting scientific data;
- providing persuasive intellectual arguments;
- exercising critical judgement, independent thinking and a problem solving approach;
- written report presentation and oral communication; and
- time management and self-organisation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Entry to the MSc (Botany program), or by approval of course coordinator.
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
The assessment requirements below are applicable to the entire 75 point research project:
- a research proposal of 1,000 words due in the first month of the first semester of research project enrolment (hurdle requirement);
- a comprehensive literature review due at the end of the first semester of research project enrolment (15%; 3,000 words);
- presentation of a seminar based on the research findings (5%; 25 minutes) due after 75 points of research project enrolment;
- a research thesis (80%; 10,000 - 12,000 words) due after 75 points of research project enrolment.
- Students are expected to attend the School’s general weekly seminar series held during semesters.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Mike Bayly Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours . Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Mike Bayly Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours . Teaching period 23 July 2018 to 21 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 3 August 2018 Census date 31 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 16 November 2018 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. Students should discuss this with their supervisor but as a guide, a student enrolled in a 50 point research project subject would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of forty hours per week or 800 hours for the semester. Students enrolled in a 37.5, 25 or 12.5 point research subject would be expected to be engaged in their research on a pro-rata basis.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
Recommended texts and other resources
None
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022