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Graduate Seminar: Environmental Science (EVSC90019)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject will examine current topics in the discipline of environmental science. The choice of topics will be driven by the students in the subject under the direction of the subject coordinators. Students will organise, lead and participate in discussions of relevant material such as journal articles, media stories and environmental impact assessments. Students will also deliver an oral presentation to communicate their research into a current topic in environmental science.
Intended learning outcomes
This subject will:
- Provide in-depth analysis of current issues in environmental science;
- Apply scientific principals to evaluate evidence; and
- Encourage constructive interaction among students.
Generic skills
Generic skills gained from this subject include the ability to:
- work constructively with colleagues to resolve disagreement and respect differences of opinion;
- use scientific evidence to influence and persuade others;
- prepare and deliver effective oral presentations;
- exercise critical judgement, and think rigorously and independently; and
- organize and chair meetings, and actively participate in discussions.
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students must have completed the following subject before enrolling in 606-666 Graduate Seminar: Environmental Science
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EVSC90017 | Global Environmental Change | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 31 October 2023
Assessment
Additional details
- One essay of up to 3000 words due mid semester (30%)
- Contribution to discussions in tutorials through out the semester, requiring evidence of preparation such as written notes or via other media (30%)
- Leading a discussion in a tutorial throughout the semester, assessed on the quality of the presentation and the ability to encourage informed discussion (20%)
- Oral presentation of up to 30 minutes towards the end of semester (20%)
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Coordinators Patrick Baker and Michael McCarthy Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 3 x one-hour tutorials each week (36 hours total) 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
170 hours
Last updated: 31 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
None
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
- 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: 31 October 2023