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Environmental Research Project (25) (ENST90007)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Summer Term
Semester 1
Email: davidmk@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2
Email: davidmk@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject allows students to conduct an independent, original research project in a specified area of environment and sustainability. The project comprises a review of a body of literature, a review and discussion of methodology and/ or an evaluation of research or experimental protocols and some original research. The specific focus of the research project will be initiated by the student arising from their keen interests and consultations with other networks and academic staff with relevant expertise. Proposals for research projects must be submitted to the subject coordinator in the semester prior to commencement in the subject. Final approval for the topic lies with the subject co-ordinator.
The work will be equivalent to lecture and practical based subjects worth 25 points. The work commitment includes regular one hour meetings with supervisors where students report on progress, difficulties and research plans. Workshops conducted by the subject coordinator will deliver skill development in research practice including oral and written report presentation, with a focus on communication of research in interdisciplinary contexts.
Intended learning outcomes
At the completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Undertake original research on topic pertaining to sustainability or environment.
- Integration and application of disciplinary knowledge and skills to an independently generated research question and investigation.
- Analyze and synthesize 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
Students will:
- Enhance their skills in critical thinking.
- Apply critical thinking skills and foundational research skills to develop and address a research question arising from a real world problem.
- Demonstrate planning and time management skills.
- Undertake research independently.
- Demonstrate a capacity to communicate research findings clearly, comprehensively and persuasively.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Permission from Subject Coordinator required to enrol in this subject and is dependent on having an approved project and supervisor.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is normally expected that students complete this subject in the final one or two semesters of their course. Students are expected to have completed MULT90004 Sustainability, Governance and Leadership, and at least 37.5 points of Master of Environment subjects prior to enrolling in this subject. Students should also have completed a subject that addresses the content and/or methodological techniques of the proposed research topic, or equivalent; or prior knowledge of the research topic.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A literature review or similar task due in mid-semester
| Week 5 | 15% |
A research seminar
| Week 11 | 15% |
A final project due in the 1st week of the exam period
| During the examination period | 70% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Summer Term
Coordinator David M. Kennedy Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours one-day compulsory work shop (9am – 4pm) in the first week Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 4 January 2022 to 25 February 2022 Last self-enrol date 13 January 2022 Census date 21 January 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 18 February 2022 Assessment period ends 4 March 2022 Summer Term contact information
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator David M. Kennedy Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 10 hours of subject based workshops plus regular meetings with supervisor. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
Email: davidmk@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator David M. Kennedy Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 10 hours of subject based workshops plus regular meetings with supervisor. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Email: davidmk@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
Contact Hours: 20 hours. Total Time Commitment: 340 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: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Some relevant texts will be recommended by the supervisor.
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- 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: 31 January 2024