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Avian Health Online: Research Project (VETS60003)
Graduate coursework level 6Points: 25Online
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Semester 2
Email: amirh@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject requires students to prepare a 10,000 word research dissertation based on contemporary scientific and technical issues in a poultry health or production topic of their choice. Ideally, topics should relate to activities undertaken by the student in his or her workplace. In preparing the dissertation, students will appreciate how to conduct research and/or critically read and review scientific literature and prepare a scientific paper in an internationally accepted format.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Develop a balanced understanding of how best to appreciate and use as professional resources the different types of scientific and technical literature
- Acquire techniques and analytical abilities to enable preparation of a valid scientific research dissertation on a poultry health or production issue of individual choice
- Develop the ability to critically read and review scientific literature
- Enhance personal communication and presentation skills
- Prepare effective presentations for varying types of audiences
Generic skills
Students should:
- Possess medium to high-level computing skills
- Apply critical and analytical skills to the identification and resolution of problems
- Communicate effectively
- Have good time management skills
Last updated: 3 November 2022