Minor Research Project Part 1 (AGRI90079)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinator: Hang-Wei Hu hang-wei.hu@unimelb.edu.au
Coordinator: Zahra Islam zahra.islam@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2 (Extended)
Coordinator: Hang-Wei Hu hang-wei.hu@unimelb.edu.au
Coordinator: Zahra Islam zahra.islam@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) Semester 2 (Extended) |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The work will include a project proposal, researching an area of importance to an Agricultural industry. This will include a brief review of the body of scientific literature to provide context and rationale, together with an approach or protocol for a modest original experiment, or a limited exploration of a scientific problem. The proposal is a hurdle requirement and a pass (30% or more) is required to continue with this subject. Final reports and oral presentations will occur at the end of semester and orals will involve a mini-symposium where findings will be presented to project stakeholders and the student cohort.
Projects may involve regular 1-hour discussion groups where students report on progress, any problems and ongoing plans.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to
- Undertake a major original research project as a capstone learning activity on a topic in a Faculty-supported disciplinary area
- Integration and application of disciplinary knowledge and skills to an independently generated research question and investigation
- Analyze and synthesize salient features and important theoretical, methodological and empirical trends in published literature and data
- Present research findings in clear, concise and persuasive written and verbal forms
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students will have:
- capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations and to allow informed dialogue with individuals and groups from industry, government and the community
- ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the discipline
- capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning and research.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
One of
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI90075 | Research Methods For Life Sciences | Semester 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| NRMT90003 | Social Research Methods | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Undertaking a research project is conditional upon obtaining approval from a supervisor. Details regarding to the research area of academic supervisors and enrolment method, please visit https://science.unimelb.edu.au/students/plan-your-study/agriculture-food-science-research-projects
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGRI90070 | Minor Research Project |
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| AGRI90072 | Major Research Project |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
50 |
| AGRI90080 | Major Research Project Part 1 |
Semester 2 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Extended) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
| AGRI90082 | Major Research Project Part 2 |
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (On Campus - Parkville)
|
25 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
Project Proposal
| Monday 9.00am of week 5 of first semester | 20% |
Final Report due Monday 9.00am after the SWOTVAC period
| At the end of second semester | 60% |
Oral Presentation
| At the end of Semester 2 | 20% |
Additional details
This assessment statement applies to the entire enrolment across Parts 1 and 2 of the subject (i.e AGRI90079 and AGRI90081 together).
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinators Hang-Wei Hu and Zahra Islam Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total of 340 hours for Part 1 & Part 2 across consecutive study periods. 1 x 1-hour lecture and 10-hours of individual project work per week for 12 weeks. Regular meetings with project supervisor, with frequency and duration to be agreed upon and scheduled in consultation with the supervisor. Total time commitment 340 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
Coordinator: Hang-Wei Hu hang-wei.hu@unimelb.edu.au
Coordinator: Zahra Islam zahra.islam@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Coordinators Hang-Wei Hu and Zahra Islam Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours Total of 340 hours for Part 1 & Part 2 across consecutive study periods. 1 x 1-hour lecture and 10-hours of individual project work per week for 12 weeks. Regular meetings with project supervisor, with frequency and duration to be agreed upon and scheduled in consultation with the supervisor. Total time commitment 340 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
Coordinator: Hang-Wei Hu hang-wei.hu@unimelb.edu.au
Coordinator: Zahra Islam zahra.islam@unimelb.edu.au
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 continues over two consecutive study periods, with students first enrolling in AGRI90079 Minor Research Project Part 1 and then subsequently enrolling in AGRI90081 Minor Research Project Part 2, for a total enrolment of 25 credit points. Students will receive an overall result for the subject following completion of the two-subject sequence.
- Information provided on this page applies to Part 1 and Part 2 of the subject (AGRI90079 and AGRI90081).
- Students undertaking a 25 point Minor Research Project across one semester should enrol in the subject AGRI90070.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Agricultural Sciences Course Master of Food Science Course Master of Food and Packaging Innovation - Links to additional information
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 4 March 2025