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Minor Research Project Part 1 (AGRI90079)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1 (Extended)
Semester 2 (Extended)
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) Semester 2 (Extended) |
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The work will include a project proposal, researching an area of importance to an Agricultural industry. This will include a brief review of the body of scientific literature to provide context and rationale, together with an approach or protocol for a modest original experiment, or a limited exploration of a scientific problem. The proposal is a hurdle requirement and a pass (30% or more) is required to continue with this subject. Final reports and oral presentations will occur at the end of semester and orals will involve a mini-symposium where findings will be presented to project stakeholders and the student cohort.
Projects may involve regular 1-hour discussion groups where students report on progress, any problems and ongoing plans.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to
- Undertake a major 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
- 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
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: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AGRI90075 | Research Methods For Life Sciences | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
NRMT90003 | Social Research Methods | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Undertaking a research project is conditional upon obtaining approval from a supervisor. Details regarding to the research area of academic supervisors and enrolment method, please visit https://fvas.unimelb.edu.au/students/enrich-your-study/coursework-research-projects
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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AGRI90070 | Minor Research Project |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
AGRI90072 | Major Research Project |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
50 |
AGRI90080 | Major Research Project Part 1 |
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
AGRI90082 | Major Research Project Part 2 |
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Project Proposal
| Monday 9.00am of week 5 of first semester | 20% |
Final Report due Monday 9.00am after the SWOTVAC period
| At the end of second semester | 60% |
Oral Presentation
| At the end of Semester 2 | 20% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e AGRI90079 and AGRI90081 together).
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinator Pangzhen Zhang Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours (overall total for enrolment in Part 1 and Part 2 across consecutive study periods) Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 30 June 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 30 June 2023 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Coordinator Pangzhen Zhang Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours (overall total for enrolment in Part 1 and Part 2 across consecutive study periods) Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 24 July 2023 to 24 December 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 24 December 2023 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Time commitment details
340 hours (overall total for enrolment in Part 1 and Part 2 across consecutive study periods)
What do these dates mean
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Additional delivery details
- This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in AGRI90079 Minor Research Project Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in AGRI90081 Minor Research Project Part 2, for a total enrolment of 25 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
- Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (AGRI90079 and AGRI90081).
- Students undertaking a 25 point Minor Research Project across one semester should enrol in the subject AGRI90070.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
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:
Type Name Course Master of Agricultural Sciences Course Master of Food and Packaging Innovation Course Master of Agribusiness Course Master of Food Science - 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: 31 January 2024