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Research Project in Ecosystem Sci Part 4 (EVSC90030)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 50On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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This subject is part of a sequence of four consecutive subjects for full-time students, and a sequence of five consecutive subjects for part-time students. Together these consecutive Research Project in Ecosystem Science subjects constitute the 125-point research project offered through the MSc Ecosystem Science.
This project provides students with the opportunity to design and conduct independent research in one or more disciplines within the broad field of ecosystem science. Students will also develop skills in critically evaluating new knowledge within one or more scientific paradigms.
Specific research projects will depend upon the availability of appropriate expertise, but may address questions in conservation biology, ecology, ecophysiology, environmental psychology, environmental and landscape management, forest science, genetics, horticulture, hydrology and/or soil science. Students will take responsibility for their own research project, including the design and management of field and/or laboratory experiments, where appropriate; collection, analysis and interpretation of data; and communication of research findings through oral and written presentations.
For full-time students (24 months) completing the research project in four consecutive semester-long subjects, they will first enrol in Research Project in Ecosystem Science Part 1, and then progress through to Part 2, Part 3 and Part 4 (EVSC90030).
For part-time students (48 months) completing the research project in five consecutive semester-long subjects, they will also first enrol in Research Project in Ecosystem Science Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3, Part 4 (EVSC90038) and Part 5.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students should be able to:
- conduct independent research in one or more fields of ecosystem science;
- review and critically assess the scientific literature;
- plan an independent research project;
- formulate and evaluate hypotheses;
- design and conduct laboratory, field and/or social studies as appropriate to the field(s) of the research project;
- analyse and interpret data;
- clearly communicate scientific results in written and oral presentations to both specialist and non-specialist audiences
Generic skills
- The ability to manage time and projects
- The ability to think independently and exercise high-level problem solving skills;
- The ability to exercise critical judgement and operate in both a team environment and/or with a high level of personal autonomy and accountability
- The ability to interact in a cross-cultural and interdisciplinary research environment
Last updated: 11 October 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EVSC90029 | Research Project in Ecosystem Sci Part 3 |
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
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25 |
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
Additional details
For assessment details of the research project, please refer to Part 1 EVSC90027.
Last updated: 11 October 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Stefan Arndt 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. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 2 January 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 10 January 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 - Semester 2 (Early-Start)
Principal coordinator Stefan Arndt 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. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 1 July 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 10 July 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020
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: 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 Course Master of Science (Ecosystem Science)
Last updated: 11 October 2023