Special Studies

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Independent study equivalent to a total of 170 hours.

This subject is available to students who have completed a minimum of 150 points of their course. This would normally comprise 100 points of 100 level subjects and 50 points of 200 level subjects.

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

This subject involves a supervised study of an area of scholarship chosen by the student in consultation with an appointed supervisor. The subject encourages independent, critical thought and self-directed enquiry. Students should develop their ability to plan work and use available time effectively. This is an individualised subject, which enables students to pursue studies in areas of agriculture and related fields, not otherwise covered in the normal subjects offered within the degree structure. Students who complete this subject should be able to demonstrate:

• in-depth knowledge of a specific contemporary topic in agriculture and land management;
• the ability to analyse and report on the topic in a manner appropriate to the methodology developed; and
• an advanced capability for development of processes for acquisition, management, analysis, integration and interpretation of data and information.

Students who have successfully completed this subject will

• have gained increased capacity for independent inquiry.
• have an enhanced capacity for taking the initiative in self-directed research.
• have an increased capacity for theoretical reflection and argument.

The assessment structure for each student is specified in the study proposal and must be approved by the subject coordinator. It would normally consist of written work totaling 4,000 words (100%) due approximately week 8 of summer semester.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.