Major Research Project (AGRI90072)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 50On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject enables students to conduct an original research topic under supervision, as approved by an academic project supervisor. The work commitment over one consecutive semester will be equivalent to lecture and practical based subjects worth 50 points. The content and extent of the project will be determined by a project supervisor in consultation with the student and Subject Coordinator, where necessary. Students are strongly encouraged to initiate project ideas within existing networks or to identify a project topic of keen interest, through discussion with Faculty staff, prior to subject commencement. The project represents a capstone subject and comprises a review of a body of relevant literature, together with a critical evaluation of research or experimental protocols, a modest original experiment, or limited exploration of a scientific problem, or an investigation into a problem using an approved methodology. Compared to the Minor Research Project, the major project requires deeper and higher-level analysis. Following an initial workshop to establish subject expectations, deliverables and skill base requirements, projects will generally involve regular meetings with their supervisor where students report on progress, difficulties and research plans. Other workshops will deliver skill development in oral and written report presentation.
If you wish to complete the Major Research Project over 1 year please enrol in both AGRI90080 Major Research Project Part 1 AND AGRI90082 Major Research Project Part 2.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should have developed the ability to
- Undertake a major original research project as a capstone learning activity on a topic in a Faculty-supported disciplinary area
- Integrate and apply disciplinary knowledge and skills to an independently generated research question and investigation
- Analyse and synthesise 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
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Undertaking a research project is conditional upon obtaining approval from a supervisor with consideration to appropriate subjects undertaken in their Masters.
Either NRMT90003 Social Research Methods or AGRI90075 Research Methods for Life Sciences must be studied either before or at the same time as this subject.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| NRMT90003 | Social Research Methods | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI90075 | Research Methods For Life Sciences | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Students who have completed the below subjects are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI90065 | Major Research Project | No longer available | |
| AGRI90064 | Minor Research Project | No longer available | |
| AGRI90070 | Minor Research Project |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| AGRI90079 | Minor Research Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| AGRI90081 | Minor Research Project Part 2 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| AGRI90080 | Major Research Project Part 1 |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| AGRI90082 | Major Research Project Part 2 |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
Recommended background knowledge
It is highly recommended that students have an average grade of 75% or more in the graduate subjects undertaken prior to commencing the Major Research Project.
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.
This course requires all students to actively and safely participate in field excursions and laboratory activities. Students who feel their disability may impact upon their participation are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and Student Equity and Disability Support.
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Project Proposal due Monday 9.00am of week 6
| Week 5 | 10% |
A thesis/body of work due Monday 9.00am after the SWOTVAC period
| During the assessment period | 70% |
Oral Presentation
| End of semester | 20% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Pangzhen Zhang Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One hour per week class time, scheduled supervisor meetings plus individual project work. Meeting frequency / duration to be agreed with the project supervisor. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Pangzhen Zhang Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours One hour per week class time, scheduled supervisor meetings plus individual project work. Meeting frequency / duration to be agreed with the project supervisor. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
680 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
- 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
Last updated: 3 November 2022