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Avian Health Online: Research Project (VETS60003)
Graduate coursework level 6Points: 25Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 2
Email: amirh@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
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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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission to the Master of Avian Health and Medicine.
Completion of the following subject with a result of at least 65
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90028 | Advanced Studies in Poultry Disease | March (Online) |
25 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Current and practical experience working in the poultry industry
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
- Examination of the 10,000-word research dissertation (100%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Estimated time commitment of 20 hours per week Total time commitment 320 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: amirh@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Approximately 320 hours.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Students will conduct a literature review as part of their research project.
- Subject notes
Reliable internet access with at least a medium speed connection and a personal computer are essential for undertaking the Avian Health Online program. The content is accessed through your web browser. Microsoft Office™ and Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent software packages are necessary for assessment tasks, assignments and some class exercises.
- Links to additional information
- 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