Minor Research Project (AGRI90070)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)

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This subject enables students to conduct an original research topic under supervision, as approved by an academic project supervisor. The work commitment over one semester will be equivalent to lecture and practical based subjects worth 25 points. The content and extent of the project will be determined by a project supervisor in consultation with the student and subject coordinator. 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. 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 Minor Project over 1 year please enrol in AGRI90079 Minor Research Project Part 1 AND AGRI90081 Minor Research Project Part 2.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of this subject

  • Undertake a minor original research project as a capstone learning activity on a topic in a Faculty-supported disciplinary area
  • Integration and application of 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

Generic skills

On completion of this subject students will have:

  • Capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations and to allow informed dialogue with individuals and groups from industry, government and the community
  • Ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the discipline
  • Capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning and research

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Admission into an honours or graduate degree - Undertaking a research project is conditional upon obtaining approval from a supervisor with consideration to appropriate subjects undertaken in their Masters

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
AGRI90072 Major Research Project
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 50
AGRI90079 Minor Research Project Part 1
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
AGRI90080 Major Research Project Part 1
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25
AGRI90081 Minor Research Project Part 2
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
 12.5
AGRI90082 Major Research Project Part 2
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
 25

AGRI90064 Minor Research Project

AGRI90065 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

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Project Proposal due Monday 9.00am of week 5

  • 1500 words
Hurdle requirement: Students must pass the project proposal		Week 520%

Final Report due immediately after the SWOTVAC period

  • 7500 words
During the assessment period60%

Oral Presentation due in Week 12

  • 15 minutes
End of the teaching period20%

Last updated: 3 November 2022

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorPangzhen Zhang
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hoursOne hour per week class time, scheduled supervisor meetings plus individual project work. Meeting frequency / duration to be agreed with the project supervisor.
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period 1 March 2021 to 30 May 2021
    Last self-enrol date12 March 2021
    Census date31 March 2021
    Last date to withdraw without fail 7 May 2021
    Assessment period ends25 June 2021

    Semester 1 contact information

    pangzhen.zhang@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorPangzhen Zhang
    Mode of deliveryDual-Delivery (Parkville)
    Contact hoursOne hour per week class time, scheduled supervisor meetings plus individual project work. Meeting frequency / duration to be agreed with the project supervisor.
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period26 July 2021 to 24 October 2021
    Last self-enrol date 6 August 2021
    Census date31 August 2021
    Last date to withdraw without fail24 September 2021
    Assessment period ends19 November 2021

    Semester 2 contact information

    pangzhen.zhang@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

340 hours

Last updated: 3 November 2022

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:

    TypeName
    CourseMaster of Food and Packaging Innovation
    CourseMaster of Food Science
    CourseMaster of Agribusiness
  • Links to additional information

    http://students.fvas.unimelb.edu.au/experience/coursework-research-projects

  • 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

    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