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Environmental Research Project - 50 Pt1 (ENST90037)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
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Contact information
Semester 1 (Extended)
Email: newbound@unimelb.edu.au
Semester 2 (Extended)
Email: newbound@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 (Extended) Semester 2 (Extended) |
|---|---|
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This subject allows students to conduct a substantial, 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 coordinator.
The work will be equivalent to lecture and practical based subjects worth 50 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
Upon completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Undertake substantial 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; 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.
- 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
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A literature review or similar task (due in the first semester of the project)
| Week 10 | 15% |
A research seminar (due in the 2nd semester of the project)
| Week 11 | 7% |
Research Project (due in the examination period of the 2nd enrolled semester)
| During the examination period | 78% |
Last updated: 21 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 (Extended)
Coordinator Mark Newbound Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours of subject based workshops plus regular meetings with supervisor. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 26 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 ends 30 June 2024 Semester 1 (Extended) contact information
Email: newbound@unimelb.edu.au
- Semester 2 (Extended)
Coordinator Mark Newbound Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 hours of subject based workshops plus regular meetings with supervisor. Total time commitment 680 hours Teaching period 22 July 2024 to 24 December 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 24 December 2024 Semester 2 (Extended) contact information
Email: newbound@unimelb.edu.au
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Additional delivery details
This subject is delivered either partially or fully in-person in Second Half Year 2020. Please ensure you are able to attend any essential in-person requirements or speak to Stop 1 about alternative subject options.
Last updated: 21 February 2024
Further information
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Prescribed texts
Some relevant texts will be recommended by the supervisor.
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Last updated: 21 February 2024