Research Project in Ecosystem Sci Part 2 (EVSC90028)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1 (Extended)
Professor Stefan Arndt
Semester 2 (Extended)
Professor Stefan Arndt
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 subject, students should be able to:
- 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;
- 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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EVSC90027 | Research Project in Ecosystem Sci Part 1 |
Semester 1 (Extended) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Additional details
For assessment details of the research project, please refer to Part 1 EVSC90027.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Stefan Arndt Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (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 340 hours Teaching period 2 January 2022 to 30 June 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 30 June 2022 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
Professor Stefan Arndt
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Stefan Arndt Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (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 340 hours Teaching period 1 July 2022 to 24 December 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 24 December 2022 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Professor Stefan Arndt
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
Last updated: 31 January 2024