Independent Studies in Audiology

Subject 577-612 (2009)

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Credit Points:	25.00
Level:	9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:	This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2009: For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment:	Contact Hours: 10 Hours per week Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:	See Notes below.
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

Subject Overview:	Each student will undertake a research project under the direction of an academic staff member. All students are expected to spend at least 10 hours per week on their project during the year.
Assessment:	50%: Assessment by supervisor(s) of work during the semester including research skills, ability to work independently, initiative, interpersonal skills and professionalism; 50%: Thesis of not less than 10,000 and not exceeding 15,000 words, assessed by non-supervising academic staff members.
Prescribed Texts:	None
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Notes:	Students must successfully complete the Graduate Diploma in Audiological Science, or obtain departmental approval, before undertaking this subject.
Related Course(s):	Master of Clinical Audiology