Environmental Industry Research - 50 Pt1 (ENST90041)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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Semester 1 (Extended)
Semester 2 (Extended)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) Semester 2 (Extended) |
|---|---|
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This subject allows students to conduct an substantial independent, original research project in a specified area of environment and sustainability, in collaboration with an industry partner. The project addresses a real world problem in an industry context and comprises a review of a body of literature, a review and discussion of methodology and/ or an evaluation of research or experimental protocols and some original research.
The specific focus of the research project will be initiated by either the student arising from their keen interests and consultations with other networks and academic staff with relevant expertise, or by an industry partner. 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 academic and industry partner supervisors where students report on progress, difficulties and research plans. Workshops conducted by the subject coordinator will deliver skill development in research practice including oral and written report presentation, with a focus on communication of research in interdisciplinary contexts.
Students enrol in the Part 1 subject in the first semester and the Part 2 subject in the second semester.
Intended learning outcomes
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Collaborate with industry partners to develop a substantial research project that investigates a real world problem;
- Undertake original research on topic pertaining to sustainability or environment;
- 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;
- Manage the practical elements of a research project that involves research partners beyond the academia; and
- Present research findings in clear, concise and persuasive written and verbal forms.
Generic skills
Students will:
- Enhance their skills in critical thinking.
- Apply critical thinking skills and foundational research skills to develop and address a research question arising from a real world problem.
- Demonstrate planning and time management skills.
- Undertake research independently.
- Demonstrate a capacity to communicate research findings clearly, comprehensively and persuasively.
- Develop an understanding of how research is used by industry, and develop links with organisations in the environment and sustainability fields.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Permission from Subject Coordinator required to enrol in this subject, and is dependent on having an approved project and supervisor.
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
It is normally expected that students complete this subject in the final one or two semesters of their course. Students are expected to have completed MULT90004 Sustainability, Governance and Leadership, and at least 37.5 points of Master of Environment subjects prior to enrolling in this subject. Students should also have completed a subject that addresses the content and/or methodological techniques of the proposed research topic, or equivalent; or prior knowledge of the research topic.
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 |
|---|---|---|
A literature review or similar task (due in the first semester of enrolment of the project)
| Week 10 | 15% |
A research seminar (due in the second semester of enrolment of the project)
| Week 11 | 7% |
Research Project (due in the second semester of enrolment)
| During the examination period | 78% |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinator Emily Nicholson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 8 hours of subject based workshops plus regular meetings with supervisor. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 30 June 2025 Last self-enrol date 14 March 2025 Census date 31 March 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025 Assessment period ends 30 June 2025 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Coordinator Emily Nicholson Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 8 hours of subject based workshops plus regular meetings with supervisor.r. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 28 July 2025 to 24 December 2025 Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025 Census date 1 September 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 September 2025 Assessment period ends 24 December 2025 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
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Last updated: 4 March 2025
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Last updated: 4 March 2025