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Long Research Project B (FRST90077)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 Semester 2 |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The Research Project develops a student’s ability to design and undertake a substantial body of work, to find solutions to an issue, and to report on this in written and verbal form. The project topic is developed in close collaboration between student and academic supervisors. Project definition is completed shortly after commencement of the semester of enrolment in the subject, and requires approval from the subject coordination committee. Logistic assistance for projects is coordinated on a case-by-case basis. Each student prepares a short oral presentation on their project proposal, which is peer-reviewed, as well as a written proposal (5-8 pages) to be assessed by the subject coordination committee. A more detailed oral presentation is presented on the final results of the project to an audience of Faculty staff.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of the Research Project students should be able to demonstrate:
- An understanding of the processes and practice of research in forest science, horticultural science or urban ecology;
- The application relevant scientific methods in a research context;
- Appropriate scientific skills and knowledge in research framework;
- Critical and independent thinking;
- An enhanced understanding of applications of the subject area across a wide area;
- Advanced oral and written communication skills; and
- The ability to write clear and concise reports for industry, government agencies and other users of natural resource management information.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students will have:
- the 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;
- the ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the discipline; and
- the capacity to develop independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning and research.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Undertaking a research project is conditional upon obtaining approval from a supervisor with consideration to appropriate subjects undertaken in their Masters
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 |
|---|---|---|
Project Proposal
| End of week 5 into the first semester of enrolment | 10% |
Thesis
| In the exam period in the semester of enrolment | 75% |
Oral Presentation
| By the end of the examination period in second semester of enrolment | 15% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Patrick Lane Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 25 hours per semester, 50 hours across the two semesters. Students may be required to attend a weekly workshop. Total time commitment 600 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 2
Principal coordinator Patrick Lane Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 25 hours per semester, 50 hours across the two semesters. Students may be required to attend a weekly workshop. Total time commitment 600 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
Time commitment details
300 hours per semester. 600 hours total time commitment across the two semesters.
What do these dates mean
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- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
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Additional delivery details
This subject is taught over two semesters. Students enrolling in this 25 point continuing result subject should also enrol in this subject in the following semester to achieve the full 50 points.
Enrolment in the subject is contingent on the availability of a supervisor and approval of the proposed project by the Subject Coordinator. A suitable supervisor may not be available in any given semester. Students wishing to be considered for this subject must complete a Research Project Approval form and submit it to the Academic Support Officer in the School of Ecosystem and Forest Science sefs-aso@unimelb.edu.au. This form must be signed by the relevant supervisor.
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
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There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
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Last updated: 31 January 2024