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Industry Project Part 1 (AGRI30035)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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This subject involves the definition and development of an industry-related project, and develops skills in project management, problem solving and planning and reporting investigations. The topic involves or draws on a specific and defined industry issue, and may be developed in relation to a period of time spent in industry placement or previously or concurrently selected elective subjects, applying the knowledge gained in these subjects to a real resource-based industry investigative problem. The project may relate to an applied scientific, economic or sociological or managerial topic, and the work will involve close collaboration between student, academic staff and industry advisors.
Students work interactively with a supervisor to define their particular project. Each student prepares a detailed literature review and project proposal that places their project into context and includes methodology and approach, and covers the relevant background. A pass mark in the proposal assignment is a hurdle requirement for continuation of the subject. This involves establishing base knowledge in the relevant area; definition of the issue; analysis of the approaches normally taken by industry to address such problems and the degree of success normally attained. A final report is submitted by each student and an oral presentation is presented at completion to an audience including industry members. These detail development of suitable investigative strategies and methodologies and the analysis of results or outcomes in a practical context.
Students meet regularly with their supervisor for guided, interactive discussion on their projects. Students are required to attend/view online a series of seminars delivered on project design, management and communication strategies.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject aims to allow students to develop their project management and academic skills through an active involvement in an industry relevant project.
Generic skills
It is expected students will develop:
- The ability to plan, use time effectively and manage small projects
- Well developed written communication skills to allow informed dialogue with individuals and groups from industry, government and the community
- Well developed problem-solving abilities
- The capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
All 100 and 200 core 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
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e AGRI30035 and AGRI30036 together).
- A 2000 word project literature review and proposal due approximately Week 6 of Semester 1 worth 30%
- A 5000 word final written report due approximately Week 12 of Semester 2 worth 50%
- A ten-minute oral presentation due approximately Week 12 of Semester 2 worth 20%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
340 hours
Additional delivery details
- This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in AGRI30035 Industry Project Part 1 (Semester 2) and then subsequently enrolling in AGRI30035 Industry Project Part 2 (Semester 1) for a total enrolment of 25 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence. This subject is only for students commencing the Industry Project mid-year with special permssion from the coordinator.
- Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (AGRI30035 and AGRI30036).
- Students undertaking a 25 point Minor Research Project across one semester should enrol in the subject AGRI30036
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None.
- 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