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Ecosystem & Forest Science Research Pt1 (ENST40003)
HonoursPoints: 37.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1 (Extended)
Dr Matthew Burns
Semester 2 (Extended)
Dr Matthew Burns
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) Semester 2 (Extended) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject develops a student’s ability to design and undertake a research project in the fields of ecosystem science, landscape management or forest science and their related social sciences and to report on this in written and verbal form. The project is completed under supervision of an academic staff member of the School of Ecosystem and Forest Sciences or an approved external supervisor, depending on the particular research project. The research topic is developed in collaboration between student and supervisor prior to or early in the first semester of enrolment.
Students enrol in a total of 75 points of research project across the duration of the Honours program. This is achieved by enrolling in two subjects across two consecutive semesters to achieve a total 75 credit points. Students enrol in a Part 1 subject in the first semester and a Part 2 subject in the second semester of the program.
This subject is a 37.5 point version for one semester.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate a critical understanding of the discipline area.
- Demonstrate the ability to collect or source scientific data.
- Apply quantitative and statistical techniques to analyse scientific data.
- Demonstrate individual investigative skills, critical thought and the ability to evaluate information and analyse data.
- Demonstrate academic writing skills.
- Communicate research findings to a scientific audience.
Generic skills
In addition to learning specific skills that will assist students in their future careers in science, they will have the opportunity to develop generic skills that will assist them in any future career path. These include;
- Critical thinking and analysis;
- Ability to seek out, retrieve and evaluate information from multiple sources;
- Ability to explain complex concepts in written and oral form;
- Time management skills;
- Appreciation and implementation of the ethics associated with knowledge creation and usage;
- Report writing skills;
- Ability to manage large data sets
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into or selection of one of the following:
- Landscape Management informal specialisation in the BH-ENVS Bachelor of Environments (Degree with Honours)
- Honours Program - Forest Science major in the BH-SCI Bachelor of Science (Degree with Honours)
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
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 |
|---|---|---|
Research Proposal
| Due towards the end of the first semester of enrolment (~12 weeks from starting) | 10% |
An oral presentation of the research project
| Due towards the end of the first semester of enrolment (~12 weeks from the start of the teaching period). Expected to take 20 hours to prepare for the presentation. | 5% |
An oral presentation of research project for 30 minutes including questions.
| Due towards the end of the final semester of enrolment (~Mid June for mid-year intakes). Expected to take 40 hours to prepare for the presentation. | 10% |
A Research Report
| Due at the end of the final semester of enrolment (~June for mid-year intakes). | 70% |
Supervisor's assessment of student's demonstrated research performance throughout the program. | Throughout the program | 5% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinator Matthew Burns 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 510 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 30 June 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 30 June 2024 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
Dr Matthew Burns
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Coordinator Matthew Burns 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 510 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 24 December 2024 Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024 Census date 2 September 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 24 December 2024 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Dr Matthew Burns
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.
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- 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 is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
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 Informal specialisation Landscape Management
Last updated: 31 January 2024