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Major Research Project Part 1 (AGRI90080)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Semester 1 (Extended)
Semester 2 (Extended)
Overview
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The subject allows students to conduct an original research project, under supervision to be approved by an academic project supervisor. The work will be equivalent to lecture and practical based subjects worth 50 points over two semesters. The content and extent of the project will be determined by a project supervisor, in consultation with the student and the Subject Coordinator, where necessary.
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. Compared to the Minor Research Project, the major project requires deeper and higher-level analysis. 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.
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
- Integrate and apply disciplinary knowledge and skills to an independently generated research question and investigation
- Analyse 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:
- The 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
- The ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the discipline
- The capacity to develop 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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NRMT90003 | Social Research Methods | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
AGRI90075 | Research Methods For Life Sciences | Semester 1 (Online) |
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
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is highly recommended that students have an average grade of 75% or more in the graduate subjects undertaken prior to commencing the 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.
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 6 of first semester | 10% |
A thesis/body of work due Monday 9.00am after the SWOTVAC period
| At the end of second semester | 70% |
Oral Presentation
| End of second semester | 20% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e. AGRI90080 and AGRI90082 together)
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinator Pangzhen Zhang Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 680 hours total time commitment within semester but commitment required outside of semester (overall total for enrolment in Part 1 and Part 2 across consecutive study periods) Total time commitment 400 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 680 hours total time commitment within semester but commitment required outside of semester (overall total for enrolment in Part 1 and Part 2 across consecutive study periods) Total time commitment 400 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
What do these dates mean
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- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Additional delivery details
- This subject continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in AGRI90080 Major Research Project Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in AGRI90082 Minor Research Project Part 2, for a total enrolment of 50 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 (AGRI90080 and AGRI90082).
- Students undertaking a 50 point Major Research Project across one semester should enrol in the subject AGRI90072.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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- 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