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Agricultural Science Research Project (AGRI30049)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On 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
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
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The Agricultural Science Research Project is an individual program of supervised research in which the student, in consultation with a supervisor, contributes to the design, execution and presentation of a research project. The project may be ‘stand-alone’ or part of a larger research program being undertaken by the supervisor. The specific details of the project, including its scope and the compilation, analysis and presentation of the results, are negotiated with the supervisor and the subject coordinator. Students should approach a potential supervisor within a discipline area that is aligned to their research interests. Students will receive feedback on their progress through ongoing consultation with their supervisor.
This subject provides an opportunity for students to gain first-hand experience of scientific research, and is intended for undergraduate students who have achieved excellent results in the discipline related to the project. Undertaking the Agricultural Science Research Project provides invaluable insights for students considering a career in scientific research.
This subject is available for science credit for students enrolled in the BSc.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students will be able to:
- Locate and synthesise information available in scientific literature in order to establish the need for, and potential scope and context of, a research project
- Develop creative ways of solving unfamiliar problems by devising a methodological approach to address the research question being raised
- Collect and analyse data (qualitative and quantitative) including an assessment of the statistical validity of the research results
- Demonstrate expertise in project design, management and reporting
- Communicate results in written form, requiring critical analysis, synthesis and organisation of knowledge, and the construction of a rational and lucid scientific argument
Generic skills
- Project and data management skills
- Time management skills
- Written and oral communication skills
- Understanding of the broad principles of ethical scientific research
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Permission of Subject Coordinator
Excellent results in a discipline appropriate to the project (normally an average of at least 75% in relevant 2nd and 3rd year subjects)
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
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Written report including data presented in a variety of formats
| During the examination period | 70% |
Oral report, or poster presentation of equivalent preparation time toward the end of semester
| Second half of the teaching period | 15% |
Supervisor assessment of research competence based on student's commitment and input to design and implementation of project
| Throughout the teaching period | 15% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Ian Bland Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor, but an overall weekly commitment of 10 hours per week is expected. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator Ian Bland Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Distribution of time between specific tasks will be decided in negotiation with the supervisor, but an overall weekly commitment of 10 hours per week is expected. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 22 October 2023 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2023 Census date 31 August 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2023 Assessment period ends 17 November 2023 Semester 2 contact information
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Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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Type Name Course Bachelor of Science
Last updated: 31 January 2024