Environmental Industry Research: 50 Long (ENST70002)
Graduate coursework level 7Points: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Email: davidmk@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: davidmk@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject allows students to conduct an substantial independent, original research project in a specified area of environment and sustainability, in collaboration with an industry partner. The project addresses a real world problem in an industry context and comprises a review of a body of literature, a review and discussion of methodology and/ or an evaluation of research or experimental protocols and some original research.
The specific focus of the research project will be initiated by either the student arising from their keen interests and consultations with other networks and academic staff with relevant expertise, or by an industry partner. Proposals for research projects must be submitted to the subject coordinator in the semester prior to commencement in the subject. Final approval for the topic lies with the subject co-ordinator.
The work will be equivalent to lecture and practical based subjects worth 25 points. The work commitment includes regular one hour meetings with academic and industry partner supervisors where students report on progress, difficulties and research plans. Workshops conducted by the subject coordinator will deliver skill development in research practice including oral and written report presentation, with a focus on communication of research in interdisciplinary contexts.
Intended learning outcomes
- Collaborate with industry partners to develop a substantial research project that investigates a real world problem.
- Undertake original research on topic pertaining to sustainability or environment.
- Integration and application of disciplinary knowledge and skills to an independently generated research question and investigation.
- Analyze and synthesize salient features and important theoretical, methodological and empirical trends in published literature and data.
- Manage the practical elements of a research project that involves research partners beyond the academy.
- Present research findings in clear, concise and persuasive written and verbal forms.
Generic skills
Students will:
- Enhance their skills in critical thinking.
- Apply critical thinking skills and foundational research skills to develop and address a research question arising from a real world problem.
- Demonstrate planning and time management skills.
- Undertake research independently.
- Demonstrate a capacity to communicate research findings clearly, comprehensively and persuasively.
- Develop an understanding of how research is used by industry, and develop links with organisations in the environment and sustainability fields.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Permission from Subject Coordinator required to enrol in this subject, and is dependent on having an approved project and supervisor.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is normally expected that students complete this subject in the final one or two semesters of their course. Students are expected to have completed MULT90004 Sustainability, Governance and Leadership, and at least 37.5 points of Master of Environment subjects prior to enrolling in this subject. Students should also have completed a subject that addresses the content and/or methodological techniques of the proposed research topic, or equivalent; or prior knowledge of the research topic.
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 written report and presentation (hurdle requirement) based on the student’s original work and additional assessment tasks as required by supervisor (from list below) to word limit (or equivalent) 20,000 words.
1. A research report weighted at no less than 60% of the final score, to be submitted at the end of semester to be assessed by the two academics of the supervisor’s choice.
2. If final research report is less than 100% of assessment as determined by a supervisor, additional assessment tasks (and suggested weightings) are to be chosen by supervisors from the following list:
- Detailed research proposal (10-40%);
- Comprehensive literature review (10-40%);
- Research diary (hurdle or 5-20%);
- Lab notes (hurdle or 10-40%);
- Field notes (hurdle or 10-40%);
- Presentation (10-20%);
- Preparation of data, specimens for museum curation and data repositories (hurdle or 10-40%);
- Short lay article eg opinion piece, article for ‘The Conversation’, brochure for practitioners, service providers and users (Hurdle or 10 – 30%).
Additional assessment tasks to be submitted at dates nominated by supervisors and throughout semester and to be assessed by the supervisor or a person (or persons) of the supervisor’s choice.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator David M. Kennedy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours of subject based workshops plus regular meetings with supervisor. Total time commitment 680 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
Email: davidmk@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator David M. Kennedy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours of subject based workshops plus regular meetings with supervisor. Total time commitment 680 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
Email: davidmk@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Contact Hours: 20 hours. Total Time Commitment: 680 hours.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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Last updated: 3 November 2022