HPS Thesis

Subject 136-529 (2009)

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Credit Points: 37.50
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 meetings with the supervisor over two consecutive semesters of enrolment
Total Time Commitment: Total of 10 hours per week.
Prerequisites: Admission to the postgraduate diploma, fourth-year honours or coursework Masters in HPS.
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

Dr Kristian Camilleri

Contact

Dr Kristian Camilleri

kcam@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview: A supervised research project of 12 000 words.
Objectives:
  • have learned processes and practice of research work in one of the fields of history of science, social history of medicine, philosophy of science, social study of science and technology;
  • be able to critically develop, apply, and reflect on current methodological approaches to one of the above fields;
  • enhance the understanding of HPS across a wide area;
  • encourage development of autonomy and independence in defining do-able problems in HPS;
  • understand the research and scholarly requirements of a thesis length piece of writing.
Assessment: A thesis of 12 000 words 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).
Prescribed Texts:
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • be able to locate resources and evaluate information;
  • be able to undertake critical thinking and analysis;
  • have developed oral and written communication skills;
  • have developed research skills;
  • have learned time management and planning skills.
Related Course(s): Master of Arts (Science, Communication and Society)
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: History && Philosophy of Science
History and Philosophy of Science

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