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Environmental Research Project - 25 Pt1 (ENST90035)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject allows students to conduct an independent, original research project in a specified area of environment and sustainability. The project 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 the student arising from their keen interests and consultations with other networks and academic staff with relevant expertise. 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 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

Objectives of this subject are for students to:

  • Undertake original research on topic pertaining to sustainability or environment.
  • 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

Students will:

  • 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: 21 February 2024

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: 21 February 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A literature review or similar task

  • 1500 words
Week 10 of 1st enrolled semester15%

A research seminar

  • 15 minutes
Hurdle requirement		Week 11 of the 2nd enrolled semester 15%

A final project

  • 7000 words
1st week of the exam period (in second enrolled semester)70%

Last updated: 21 February 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1 (Extended)
    CoordinatorMark Newbound
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours12 hours of subject based workshops plus regular meetings with supervisor.
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period26 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 ends30 June 2024

    Semester 1 (Extended) contact information

    Email: newbound@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2 (Extended)
    CoordinatorMark Newbound
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours12 hours of subject based workshops plus regular meetings with supervisor.
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 24 December 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends24 December 2024

    Semester 2 (Extended) contact information

    Email: newbound@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

Contact Hours: 20 hours. Total Time Commitment: 340 hours.

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Last updated: 21 February 2024

Further information

Last updated: 21 February 2024