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Animal Sci & Mgt Research Project Part 1 (ANSC40001)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1
Overview
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This honours research project in the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences aims to develop a student's ability to design and undertake a substantial body of work, to find solutions to a particular problem, and to report on this in written and verbal form. Project definition is completed shortly after commencement of the semester of enrolment in the subject, and requires approval from the subject coordinator.
Students will enrol in the 25 point iteration of this subject in one semester and the 50-point iteration in the second semester to ensure they have completed a total of 75 points for the research project by the end of their course.
Intended learning outcomes
- Demonstrate an understanding of the scientific process including the research methodologies necessary to design and interpret experiments;
- Critically evaluate scientific sources, practices and developments within the animal science management discipline;
- Analyse and evaluate scientific obstacles and identify appropriate solutions;
- Analyse and interpret data effectively;
- Demonstrate an understanding of research methodologies necessary to design and interpret experiments;
- Contribute to the development of ethical practices in all human-animal interactions;
Generic skills
Students who have completed this subject should have acquired:
- An ability to evaluate scientific and professional literature
- The ability to use conceptual models to rationalize experimental data
- A capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in written and oral presentations
- A capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed experimental work
- A capacity to enhance teamwork skills as required
- Respect for integrity in the conduct and reporting of scientific investigations
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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 is a combined total assessment for both ANSC40001 Animal Science & Mgt Research Project Part 1 and ANSC40002 Animal Science & Mgt Research Project Part 2
- Project proposal - 500 to 1000 words outline of the project to be submitted three to five weeks from commencement of semester 1 - HURDLE
- Proposal seminar, 15-minute presentation based on the proposal, due four to six weeks from commencement of Semester 1 - HURDLE
- Final presentation, 25-minute presentation, due in the first two weeks of Semester 2, 20%
- Written Honours thesis, maximum of 20,000 words, due to be submitted in the last week of semester 2, 80%
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Paul Taylor Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours This subject is an individual research project and weekly contact hours will vary depending on the nature of the project. 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
Time commitment details
Students should discuss total time commitment with their supervisor but as a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week over two semesters.
Additional delivery details
- This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in DASC40004 Animal Science & Mgt Research Project Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in DASC40005 Animal Science & Mgt Research Project Part 3, the second part of this subject, for a total enrolment of 25 credit points.
- Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
- Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (DASC40004 and DASC40004).
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- 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.
Last updated: 3 November 2022