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Conservation Thesis Part 1 (CUMC90035)
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.
Generic skills
Students who sucessfully complete this subject should be able to:
- demonstrate sound and independent critical and ethical thinking in their choice of materials and processes; and
- present written and oral communication to a professional standard regarding their treatment and material choices.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Please Note: to be eligible to enrol in the thesis
- Students must be admitted to the
Code Name Teaching period Credit Points No longer available - Students in the 200 point program must have completed all subjects in the first 100 points
- Students in the 150 point program must have completed all subjects in the first 50 points.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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CUMC90007 | Minor Thesis - Conservation | No longer available |
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
Please note: This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. CUMC90035 and CUMC90036 together).
- A 13,000 word thesis or equivalent (80%) due at the end of the second semester of enrolment
- A 2,000 word report (20%) due at the end of the second semester of enrolment
- Hurdle requirement: the following requirements must be met in order for students to be eligible to submit the final thesis:
- Submission of a 100-word proposal; 300-word detailed proposal; mid-year review; major review; and final oral thesis presentation
- Participation in regular supervisory meetings
- Submission of all pieces of written work
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 510 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 Nicole Tse Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Regular contact with the supervisor across two consecutive semesters Total time commitment 510 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
510 hours total - inclusive of two semesters (thesis Part 1 and Part 2)
Additional delivery details
This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in CUMC90035 Conservation Thesis Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in CUMC90036 Conservation Thesis Part 2, for a total enrolment of 37.5 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with the thesis supervisor.
- Subject notes
Please note: Information provided in this Handbook entry applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (CUMC90035 Conservation Thesis Part 1 and CUMC90036 Conservation Thesis Part 2)
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation 150 Point Master of Cultural Material Conservation Informal specialisation 200 Point Master of Cultural Material Conservation Informal specialisation 100 Point Master of Cultural Material Conservation - Links to additional information
Last updated: 3 November 2022