MUP Minor Thesis(2)(Masters)

Subject ABPL90218 (2010)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2010.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2010:

Semester 1, Parkville - 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, Parkville - 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


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: This subject will have a series of 4 x 3 hour seminars in weeks 1, 2, 3 and 9, and a one hour seminar every other week.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites: The following subject is a pre-requisite:
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Corequisites:

None specified
Recommended Background Knowledge:

None specified
Non Allowed Subjects:

None specified
Core Participation Requirements: For the purposes of considering requests for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website : http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Alan March

Contact

Environments and Design Student Centre

T: +61 3 8344 6417/9862
F: +61 3 8344 5532

Email: msd-courseadvice@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject was formerly called MUP Research Project 2.

The subject introduces students in the Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning to the skills necessary to conduct rigorous and original research. It also enables them to effectively communicate their research findings in a clear and systematic manner. The subject concentrates on the middle to final stages of research:

from implementation of a research plan, to effectively interpreting and presenting results of the research plan implemented.

Objectives:
  • implement key aspects of a successful research program;
  • implement appropriate research methods;
  • appropriately and efficiently analyse research undertaken;
  • draw meaningful and robust conclusions from the research process implemented;
  • implement high level oral, written and visual presentation skills.

Assessment: Minor Thesis 15000 words based on a 5000 word research proposal submitted for 702-697 Research Project Part 1 (Masters).
Prescribed Texts:

Recommended:

  • Evans, D. (2000). How to Write a Better Thesis or Report , Melbourne: Melbourne University Press.
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:
  • To have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship;
  • Reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem solving and communication;
  • Be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self directed learning.

Links to further information: http://www.abp.unimelb.edu.au/environments-and-design-students/melbourne-school-of-design-students.html
Related Course(s): Master of Urban Planning

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