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Special Studies (AGRI30022)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville), On Campus (Dookie), and Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Summer Term
Summer Term
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Summer Term - Online Summer Term - On Campus Semester 1 - On Campus Semester 2 - On Campus Semester 2 - On Campus |
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This subject involves a supervised study of an area of scholarship chosen by the student in consultation with an appointed supervisor. The subject encourages independent, critical thought and self-directed enquiry. Students should develop their ability to plan work and use available time effectively. This is an individualised subject, which enables students to pursue studies in areas of agriculture and related fields, not otherwise covered in the normal subjects offered within the degree structure. Students who complete this subject should be able to demonstrate:
- In-depth knowledge of a specific contemporary topic in agriculture and land management
- The ability to analyse and report on the topic in a manner appropriate to the methodology developed
- An advanced capability for development of processes for acquisition, management, analysis, integration and interpretation of data and information
Intended learning outcomes
Students who have successfully completed this subject will
- Have gained increased capacity for independent inquiry
- Have an enhanced capacity for taking the initiative in self-directed research
- Have an increased capacity for theoretical reflection and argument
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This subject is available to students who have completed a minimum of 150 points of their course. This would normally comprise 100 points of 100 level subjects and 50 points of 200 level subjects.
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 structure for each student is specified in the study proposal and must be approved by the subject coordinator. It would normally consist of written work totalling 4000 words (100% of final mark). Due dates in each availability are determined by the coordinator.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Summer Term - Online
Principal coordinator Ros Gall Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Not applicable Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 8 January 2019 to 22 February 2019 Last self-enrol date 17 January 2019 Census date 18 January 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 15 February 2019 Assessment period ends 2 March 2019 Summer Term contact information
- Summer Term - On Campus
Principal coordinator Ros Gall Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Not applicable Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 8 January 2019 to 22 February 2019 Last self-enrol date 17 January 2019 Census date 18 January 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 15 February 2019 Assessment period ends 2 March 2019 Summer Term contact information
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Ros Gall Mode of delivery On Campus (Dookie) Contact hours Not applicable Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinator Ros Gall Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours not applicable Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinator Ros Gall Mode of delivery On Campus (Dookie) Contact hours not applicable Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Independent study equivalent to a total of 170 hours.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Major Production Animal Health Major Sustainable Production - 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.
- 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