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Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt2 (NRMT40015)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
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This subject develops a student’s ability to design and undertake a research project in the fields of ecosystem science, landscape management or forest science and their related social sciences and to report on this in written and verbal form. The project is completed under supervision of an academic staff member of the School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences or an approved external supervisor, depending on the particular research project. The research topic is developed in collaboration between student and supervisor prior to or early in the first semester of enrolment.
Students enrol in a total of 75 points of research project across the duration of the Honours program. This is achieved by enrolling in two of subjects across two consecutive semesters to achieve a total 75 credit points. Students enrol in a Part 1 subject in the first semester and a Part 2 subject in the second semester of the program.
This subject (NRMT40015 Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt 2) is a 25 point version for one semester.
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of this subject are to:
- develop an in-depth appreciation for the research process;
- develop individual investigative skills, critical thought and the ability to evaluate information and analyse data;
- increase the student's knowledge and understanding of the discipline area;
- develop the student’s academic research and academic writing skills.
Generic skills
The subject will enhance the following generic skills:
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Ability to seek out, retrieve and evaluate information from multiple sources
• Ability to explain complex concepts in written and oral form
• Time management skills
• Appreciation and implementation of the ethics associated with knowledge creation and usage
• Report writing skills
• Ability to manage large data sets
Last updated: 11 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the Bachelor of Environments (Degree with Honours) Landscape Management program or the Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours) Forest Science program.
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: 11 October 2023
Assessment
Additional details
A Research Proposal of 1500 words due towards the end of the first semester of enrolment (10%). An oral presentation of the research project for 15 minutes due towards the end of the first semester of enrolment (hurdle requirement). An oral presentation of research project for 30 minutes including questions due towards the end of the final semester of enrolment (10%). A Research Report of up to 15,000 words due at the end of the final semester of enrolment (75%). Supervisor’s assessment of student’s demonstrated research performance throughout the program (5%).
Last updated: 11 October 2023
Dates & times
- January
Principal coordinator Chris Walsh 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 2 January 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 1 February 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 April 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 - July
Principal coordinator Chris Walsh 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 1 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 24 July 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 October 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
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.
Last updated: 11 October 2023
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 Informal specialisation Landscape Management
Last updated: 11 October 2023