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Special Studies (AGRI30022)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Online, On Campus (Parkville), and On Campus (Dookie)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Summer Term
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Summer Term - Online Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - On Campus Semester 2 - On Campus |
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This subject involves a supervised study of an area of scholarship chosen by the student in consultation with an appointed supervisor. The subject encourages independent, critical thought and self-directed enquiry. Students should develop their ability to plan work and use available time effectively. This is an individualised subject, which enables students to pursue studies in areas of agriculture and related fields, not otherwise covered in the normal subjects offered within the degree structure. Students who complete this subject should be able to demonstrate:
- In-depth knowledge of a specific contemporary topic in agriculture and land management
- The ability to analyse and report on the topic in a manner appropriate to the methodology developed
- An advanced capability for development of processes for acquisition, management, analysis, integration and interpretation of data and information
Intended learning outcomes
Students who have successfully completed this subject will
- Have gained increased capacity for independent inquiry
- Have an enhanced capacity for taking the initiative in self-directed research
- Have an increased capacity for theoretical reflection and argument
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
This subject is available to students who have completed a minimum of 150 points of their course. This would normally comprise 100 points of 100 level subjects and 50 points of 200 level subjects.
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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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The assessment structure for each student is specified in the study proposal and must be approved by the subject coordinator. It would normally consist of written work totalling 4000 words.
| Due dates in each availability are determined by the coordinator. | 100% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Summer Term - Online
Principal coordinator Ros Gall Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Not applicable Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 2 January 2024 to 16 February 2024 Last self-enrol date 11 January 2024 Census date 19 January 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 2 February 2024 Assessment period ends 24 February 2024 Summer Term contact information
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Ros Gall Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Not applicable Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 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 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Ros Gall Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Not applicable Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 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 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Ros Gall Mode of delivery On Campus (Dookie) Contact hours Not applicable Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 20 October 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 15 November 2024 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
Independent study equivalent to a total of 170 hours.
What do these dates mean
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- 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.
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 Major Sustainable Production Major Production Animal Health - 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