Climate Science Research Project (ATOC90019)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Year Long |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject allows students to conduct an independent, original research project in a specified area of climate science. The project comprises a review of a body of literature, a review and discussion of prior research, development of a research plan, followed by some original research. The specific focus of the research project will be developed through discussion with an academic supervisor on a topic that is aligned with the student and supervisor’s interests, taking into account the necessary and available expertise, data, and facilities. Proposals for research projects must be submitted to the subject coordinator in the semester prior to commencement in the subject. Final approval for the topic lies with the subject co-ordinator.
The work will be equivalent to lecture and practical based subjects worth 25 points. The work commitment includes regular one-hour meetings with supervisors where students report on progress, difficulties, research plans and research results. The majority of the time will be spent on independent research activities by the student.
Note: Students commencing their Climate Science Research Project in Semester 1 should enrol into the Year Long availability. Students commencing their project in Semester 2 should enrol into the Semester 2 availability.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Undertake original research on topic pertaining to climate science;
- Synthesise existing literature on a topic of interest and devise an appropriate research project that addresses key outstanding questions in the field;
- Plan an appropriate program of data acquisition, analysis or generation (eg, modeling) in order to answer the questions being addressed;
- Analyse and interpret the results of their work, suggesting further avenues for research beyond the scope of their project;
- Present research findings in clear, concise and persuasive written and verbal forms.
Generic skills
- Enhance their skills in critical thinking.
- Apply critical thinking skills and foundational research skills to develop and address a research question.
- Demonstrate planning and time management skills.
- Undertake research independently.
- Demonstrate a capacity to communicate research findings clearly, comprehensively and persuasively.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Only available to students enrolled in the Master of Climate Science. Approval by the subject coordinator is required and is dependent on having an approved project and supervisor.
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Research proposal and literature review
| Week 8 of semester 1 | 10% |
5 minute - oral presentation as part of cohort workshop
| Week 10 of Semester 1 | 5% |
15 minute - Oral Presentation
| Week 8 of Semester 2 | 10% |
Research report, concise thesis. A thesis is the main component of the subject. Theses are expected to be 20-30 pages in length, excluding references, appendices, figures and tables.
| Week 12 of semester 2 | 75% |
Additional details
It is normally expected that students complete this subject over the final two semesters of their course. Students are expected to have sucessfully completed at least 75 points of the Master of Climate Science, including at least 25 points of core. Students should also have completed a subject that addresses the primary content and/or techniques of the proposed research topic, or equivalent, or can demonstrate prior knowledge of the research topic or techniques.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Year Long
Principal coordinator Navid Constantinou Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 26 hours (at least weekly hour-long meetings with supervisor during semester 1 and semester 2) Attendance and participation in a 2-hour cohort workshop in semester 1 is also expected. Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 26 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 2 June 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 21 November 2025 Year Long contact information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
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Last updated: 4 March 2025