Workplace Project Portfolio - L (WPP)
Subject 505-945 (2008)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008.Search for this in the current handbook
| Credit Points: | 25.000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Level: | Graduate/Postgraduate | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Independent study with supervision Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: None Total Time Commitment: 8-12 hours study time per week, over two semesters | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | Minimum of 4 subjects including: 505-106 Epidemiology and 505-108 Data Management and Statistical Computing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
Coordinator
Centre for MEGA Epidemiology, Pop Hlth| Subject Overview: | The student will provide evidence of having met this goal by presenting a portfolio or minor dissertation made up of a preface and project reports. An outline of the options for the structure of this subject, including supervision and assessment requirements, is available here: www.bca.edu.au/student_info.htm (see Workplace Project Portfolio (WPP) Guidelines). PLEASE NOTE: Adequate supervisory arrangements must be in place before students commence this subject. Students wishing to complete the Masters degree should discuss options for WPP with the course coordinator. Subject objective: The aim of this subject is that the student gains practical experience, usually in a workplace setting, in the application of knowledge and skills learnt during the coursework of the Master of Biostatistics program, under supervision of an experienced biostatistician. |
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| Assessment: | Portfolio or minor dissertation (approximately 10,000 words) to be marked by two examiners, at least one of whom will be internal to the University of Melbourne. |
| Prescribed Texts: | None |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Links to further information: | http://www.sph.unimelb.edu.au |
| Notes: | This subject is not available in the Master of Public Health. Subject Coordinator: Prof John Carlin 9345 6363 |
| Related Course(s): |
Master of Biostatistics |
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