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Research Practicum in Construction (ABPL90359)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Online |
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Research skills are paramount in the increasingly specialised world we live in. This subject provides you with an opportunity to conduct research on a topic of your choice, pertaining to construction. You will be focusing on the middle to final stages of research: from research design to interpreting research results and presenting them in writing, graphically and orally. The subject uses seminars with all students to share knowledge and advancement but mostly capitalises on one-on-one mentoring and supervision from dedicated supervisors to progress your research. You will use and build upon knowledge and materials acquired and developed in Research in Construction (ABPL90358) to inform your final research thesis.
Intended learning outcomes
- Design/revise a research method and apply it to provide an answer to a previously developed research question;
- Demonstrate intellectual independence in research design and by interpreting research results and linking them to existing knowledge;
- Revisit your research design, appreciating the iterative nature of research; and
- Effectively communicate research through a written manuscript, data visualisation (where applicable) and an oral presentation.
Generic skills
On completion of the subject students should have developed the skills required to:
- Conduct research in the built environment;
- Think critically;
- Communicate strategically;
- Manage time;
- Behave ethically in situations where knowledge creation and/or usage are required.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
A final mark of 75% or more in:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90358 | Research in Construction | Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
12.5 |
OR
Written approval from the Course Coordinator.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ABPL90066 | MSD Research Project Short (12.5 Points) |
Semester 1 (Online)
January (Online)
Semester 2 (Online)
|
12.5 |
ABPL90067 | MSD Thesis -Semester Long (25 Points) |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
|
25 |
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assessment 1: Research development includes a preliminary data discussion
| Week 6 | 10% |
Assessment 2: Oral presentation based upon research proposal Hurdle requirement: Satisfactory completion of the oral presentation | Week 10 | 20% |
Assessment 3: Research manuscript equivalent to 4,000 words due in Week 12, worth 70%. This research will be based on research completed in the prerequisite subject, Research in Construction (ABPL90358). The 4000 words required for this item of assessment is additional to work completed for the prerequisite subject Research in Construction (ABPL90358). The entire research manuscript, including work from ABPL90358, should be 10,000 words in total
| Week 12 | 70% |
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Mehran Oraee Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 6 hours spread across 2 hours workshops during weeks 1-3 + meetings with supervisor as required Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021 Last self-enrol date 12 March 2021 Census date 31 March 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021 Assessment period ends 25 June 2021 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Mehran Oraee Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021 Census date 31 August 2021 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 September 2021 Assessment period ends 19 November 2021 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 Hours
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Research and Development - 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022