Animal Sci & Mgt Research Project Part 1 (ANSC40001)
HonoursPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1 (Extended)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This honours research project in the Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Sciences aims to develop a student's ability to design and undertake a substantial body of work, to find solutions to a particular problem, and to report on this in written and verbal form. Project definition is completed shortly after commencement of the semester of enrolment in the subject, and requires approval from the subject coordinator.
Students will enrol in the 25 point iteration of this subject in one semester and the 50-point iteration in the second semester to ensure they have completed a total of 75 points for the research project by the end of their course.
Intended learning outcomes
Students who have completed this subject will be able to:
- Identify, describe and discuss the scientific process including the research methodologies necessary to design and interpret experiments in Animal Science and Management
- Critically evaluate knowledge gained from a range of scientific sources
- Devise controlled studies to enable the collection and interpretation of valid data
- Disseminate the method and findings of a research project in Animal Science and Management in oral and written form
- Effectively analyse, and scientifically evaluate problems and reach appropriate conclusions
Generic skills
Students who have completed this subject should have acquired:
- An ability to evaluate scientific and professional literature
- The ability to use conceptual models to rationalize experimental data
- A capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in written and oral presentations
- A capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed experimental work
- A capacity to enhance teamwork skills as required
- Respect for integrity in the conduct and reporting of scientific investigations
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
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: 10 November 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Project proposal - outline of the project
| Three to five weeks from commencement of Semester 1 | N/A |
Proposal seminar, presentation based on the proposal
| Four to six weeks from commencement of Semester 1 | N/A |
Final presentation
| two weeks before the end of Semester 2 | 20% |
Written Honours thesis, maximum of 20,000 words
| During the last week of Semester 2 | 80% |
Additional details
This assessment is a combined total assessment for both ANSC40001 Animal Science & Mgt Research Project Part 1 and ANSC40002 Animal Science & Mgt Research Project Part 2
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Principal coordinator Mohammad Pourkheirandish Mode of delivery On Campus (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 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
Time commitment details
Students should discuss total time commitment with their supervisor but as a guide, a student would be expected to be engaged in their research for an average of thirty hours per week over two semesters.
Last updated: 10 November 2023
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Animal Science and Management - 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 10 November 2023