Avian Health Online: Research Project

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

This subject is delivered on-line.

Students must be admitted to the Master of Avian Health and Medicine and have successfully completed the following prerequisites in order to be eligible for this subject:

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Current and practical experience working in the poultry industry

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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 will impact on their academic performance are encouraged to discuss this matter with the Subject Coordinator and the Disability Liaison Unit.

This subject requires students to prepare a 10,000 word research dissertation based on contemporary scientific and technical issues in a poultry health or production topic of their choice. Ideally, topics should relate to activities undertaken by the student in his or her workplace. In preparing the dissertation, students will appreciate how to conduct research and/or critically read and review scientific literature and prepare a scientific paper in an internationally accepted format.

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• Develop a balanced understanding of how best to appreciate and use as professional resources the different types of scientific and technical literature;
• Acquire techniques and analytical abilities to enable preparation of a valid scientific research dissertation on a poultry health or production issue of your choice;
• Develop the ability to critically read and review scientific literature;
• Enhance personal communication and presentation skills; and
• Prepare effective presentations for varying types of audiences.

Examination of the 10,000-word research dissertation (100%)

Students will conduct a literature review as part of their research project.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Students in the Master of Avian Health and Medicine should:

• Possess medium- to high-level computing skills;
• Apply critical and analytical skills to the identification and resolution of problems;
• Communicate effectively; and
• Have good time management skills.

Reliable internet access with at least a medium speed connection and a personal computer are essential for undertaking the Avian Health Online program. The content is accessed through your web browser. Microsoft Office™ and Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent software packages are necessary for assessment tasks, assignments and some class exercises.