HPS Thesis

Subject HPSC40015 (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Credit Points:

Level:

4 (Undergraduate)

Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2013:

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

Research

Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.

Time Commitment:

Contact Hours: Regular meetings with supervisor throughout period of enrolment.
Total Time Commitment:

An average of 10 hours each week.

Enrolment in this thesis subject must be over two consecutive semesters

Prerequisites:

Admission to fourth-year honours in History and Philosophy of Science or the postgraduate diploma with a specialisation in History and Philosophy of Science.

Corequisites:

none

Recommended Background Knowledge:

Students enrolling in this subject must have completed a Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent.

Non Allowed Subjects:

Subject

HPSC40010 HPS Thesis

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 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 Kristian Camilleri

Contact

Semester 1 Dr Gerhard Wiesenfeldt

gerhardw@u nimelb.edu.au

Semester 2 Dr Kristian Camilleri

kcam@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	An approved thesis topic selected in consultation with the fourth-year coordinator. The thesis is taken across two consecutive semesters, and is the result of the student’s own independent research.
Objectives:	Students who successfully complete this subject will demonstrate an ability to undertake independent research demonstrate specialist understanding of the subject being studied demonstrate advanced skills of analysis pertinent to the subject demonstrate a detailed sense of the theoretical debates in the subject area
Assessment:	A thesis of 15,000 words 100% (due at the end of the second semester of enrolment).
Prescribed Texts:	Appropriate texts will be determined in consultation with the thesis supervisor
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	Students who successfully complete this subject will develop skills necessary for postgraduate research. be able to conceptualise and plan a substantial project of original research be able to present material in draft form and engage in constructive discussion with the supervisor be able to synthesise critical arguments and debates and engage with ongoing debates in the field be able to enhance drafting and writing skills, in both a critical and creative manner be able to manage time and study resources over a sustained period of time
Links to further information:	http://hps.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	History and Philosophy of Science History and Philosophy of Science

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