Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt1 (ENST40004)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) Semester 2 (Extended) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 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 is a 25 point version for one semester.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the discipline area
- Demonstrate the ability to collect or source scientific data
- Apply quantitative and statistical techniques to analyse scientific data
- Demonstrate individual investigative skills, critical thought and the ability to evaluate information and analyse data
- Demonstrate academic writing skills
- Communicate research findings to a scientific audience
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
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 |
|---|---|---|
Research Proposal
| Due towards the end of the first semester of enrolment (~12 weeks from starting) | 10% |
An oral presentation of the research project
| Due towards the end of the first semester of enrolment (~12 weeks from the start of the teaching period). Expected to take 20 hours to prepare for the presentation. | 5% |
An oral presentation of research project for 30 minutes including questions.
| Due towards the end of the final semester of enrolment (~Mid June for mid-year intakes). Expected to take 40 hours to prepare for the presentation. | 10% |
A Research Report
| Due at the end of the final semester of enrolment (~June for mid-year intakes). | 70% |
Supervisor's assessment of student's demonstrated research performance throughout the program. | Throughout the program | 5% |
Last updated: 11 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinator Matthew Burns 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 March 2020 to 30 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 30 June 2020 - Semester 2 (Extended)
Coordinator Matthew Burns 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 3 August 2020 to 24 December 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 24 December 2020
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.
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: 11 October 2023
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 11 October 2023