MSD Minor Thesis (Part 1)

Subject ABPL90217 (2012)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2012.

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

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2012:

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: 12 hours in the form of 6 x 2 hour seminars meeting in weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11 OR equivalent.
Total Time Commitment: Not available
Prerequisites:

Admission into MC-URPL Master of Urban Planning, or approval from the subject coordinator, plus completion of all core subjects:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50
Semester 2
12.50

Under particular circumstances and with approval from the subject coordinator some or all of the above prerequisites may be waived.

OR
Admission into MC-URBDES Master of Urban Design, plus completion of the following subject:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:

OR
Admission into MCPROP2Y Master of Property (200-point program), plus completion of the following subject:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50

OR
Admission into MCPROP3Y Master of Property (300-point program), plus completion of the following subject:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
12.50

OR
Admission into MCCONMG2Y Master of Construction Management (200-point program).

OR
Admission into MCCONMG3Y Master of Construction Management (300-point program), plus completion of the following eight subjects:

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1, Semester 2
12.50
Semester 2
12.50

OR
Approval from the subject coordinator.

Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects:

ABPL90217 MUP Minor Thesis (1) (Masters)

Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request 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 Overview, Objectives, 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 the Disability Liaison Unit: http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/

Coordinator

Dr Jennifer Day

Contact

Environments and Design Student Centre
Ground Floor, Baldwin Spencer (building 113)

Enquiries
Phone: 13 MELB (13 6352)
Website: http://www.msd.unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

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 preliminary stages of research:
from defining a research question, to understanding various research approaches and paradigms, through to planning and beginning implementation of the research.

Regular meetings with a supervisor allow the student to obtain advice and guidance for completion of an independent study.

Objectives:
  • Identify an appropriate research topic;
  • critically analyse literature;
  • develop appropriate research questions / hypotheses;
  • plan and implement key aspects of a successful research program;
  • select and implement appropriate research methods.

Assessment:
  • Submission of research proposal (5,000 words) 80% - due last week of semester;
  • Oral presentation based upon research proposals 20% - due last week of semester;
  • A pass must be attained in both the research proposal and the oral presentation in order to pass the subject overall.
Prescribed Texts: None
Recommended Texts:

Bourma, G. D., and Ling, R. (2004), The Research Process, Melbourne: Oxford 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.
Related Course(s): Master of Property
Master of Property
Master of Urban Design
Master of Urban Planning
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: Research and Development

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