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Environmental Research Project (50) (ENST90016)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 50On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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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 a substantial, independent, original research project in a specified area of environment and sustainability. The project 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 the student arising from their keen interests and consultations with other networks and academic staff with relevant expertise. 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 50 points. The work commitment includes regular one hour meetings with 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
- Undertake substantial 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.
- 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.
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 literature review or similar task of 3000 words due in mid-semester (week 5) worth 15% of total assessment.
- A research seminar (Hurdle Requirement) of 15 minutes duration due in week 11 of semester worth 7% of total assessment
- A final project of 15500 words due in the 1st week of the exam period worth 78% of total assessment.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator David M. Kennedy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 10 hours of subject based workshops plus regular meetings with supervisor. Total time commitment 680 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
Email: davidmk@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator David M. Kennedy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 10 hours of subject based workshops plus regular meetings with supervisor. Total time commitment 680 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
Email: davidmk@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Contact Hours: 20 hours. Total Time Commitment: 680 hours.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Some relevant texts will be recommended by the supervisor.
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- 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