Geography Thesis

Subject 121-518 (2009)

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Credit Points: 50.00
Level: 4 (Undergraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Regular contact with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: Admission to the postgraduate diploma or fourth-year honours in geography.
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

Assoc Prof Mark Wang
Subject Overview:

An approved topic/research project selected in consultation with the supervisor/s. The student will also write a research proposal and give an oral presentation on the proposed research.

Assessment: A thesis of 15 000 words 100% (due in the second semester of enrolment). Hurdle requirement: a 2000-word research proposal, a 30-minute oral presentation and attendance at School research seminars.
Prescribed Texts: Prescribed Texts:Writing Theses: A Manual for Honours and Masters Students. (M Webber), Research Paper No.14, School of Anthropology, Geography & Environmental Studies, The University of Melbourne
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • possess the following generic skills:

  • Thinking critically (for example, about geography and its measures);

  • Obtaining information to evaluate propositions (about some principles in geography);

  • Writing a coherent and empirically substantiated research paper;

  • Defending that paper.
Notes:

Students must have permission from the coordinator to enrol in this subject
Related Course(s): Diploma in Arts (Geography)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Geography
Geography

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