Minor Research Project

Subject AGRI90070 (2015)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2015.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 02-Mar-2015 to 31-May-2015
Assessment Period End 26-Jun-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 13-Mar-2015
Census Date 31-Mar-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 08-May-2015

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 27-Jul-2015 to 25-Oct-2015
Assessment Period End 20-Nov-2015
Last date to Self-Enrol 07-Aug-2015
Census Date 31-Aug-2015
Last date to Withdraw without fail 25-Sep-2015

Students can undertake this subject in either Semester 1 OR Semester 2. If you wish to complete the Minor Project over 1 year please enrol in AGRI90064.



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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: One hour per week class time, scheduled supervisor meetings plus individual project work. Meeting frequency / duration to be agreed with the project supervisor.
Total Time Commitment:

340 hours

Prerequisites:

Eligibility for honours or postgraduate degree - Undertaking a research project is conditional upon obtaining approval from a supervisor with consideration to appropriate subjects undertaken in their Masters

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

Students who have completed the below subjects are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Subject
Core Participation Requirements:

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. This course requires all students to enrol in subjects where they
must actively and safely contribute to field excursions and laboratory activities. Students who
feel their disability will impact on meeting this requirement are encouraged to discuss this matter
with the Subject Coordinator and Disability Liaison http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
students email: disability-liaison@unimelb.edu.au

Coordinator

Mr Peter Mcsweeney

Contact

peterm1@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

This subject enables students to conduct an original research topic under supervision, as approved by an academic project supervisor. The work commitment over one semester will be equivalent to lecture and practical based subjects worth 25 points. The content and extent of the project will be determined by a project supervisor in consultation with the student and subject coordinator. Students are strongly encouraged to initiate project ideas within existing networks or to identify a project topic of keen interest, through discussion with Faculty staff, prior to subject commencement. The project represents a capstone subject and comprises a review of a body of relevant literature, together with a critical evaluation of research or experimental protocols, a modest original experiment, or limited exploration of a scientific problem, or an investigation into a problem using an approved methodology. Following an initial workshop to establish subject expectations, deliverables and skill base requirements, projects will generally involve regular meetings with their supervisor where students report on progress, difficulties and research plans. Other workshops will deliver skill development in oral and written report presentation.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Undertake a minor original research project as a capstone learning activity on a topic in a Faculty-supported disciplinary area
  • Integration and application of disciplinary knowledge and skills to an independently generated research question and investigation
  • Analyze and synthesize salient features and important theoretical, methodological and empirical trends in published literature and data.
  • Present research findings in clear, concise and persuasive written and verbal forms
Assessment:

Assessment in this subject will include: 1,500 word project proposal due Week 4 (worth 30%). A pass in the project proposal is a hurdle requirement. 5,000 - 10,000 word final report due immediately after the SWOTVAC period (worth 50%); 15 minute oral presentation due Week 12 (worth 20%).

Prescribed Texts:

Information Not Available

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On completion of this subject students will have:

  • capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations and to allow informed dialogue with individuals and groups from industry, government and the community
  • ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature in the discipline
  • capacity for independent critical thought, rational inquiry and self-directed learning and research.
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Master of Agribusiness (Coursework)
Master of Agricultural Science
Master of Animal Science
Master of Food Science
Master of Food and Packaging Innovation
Master of Wine Technology and Viticulture
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: 100 Point (B) Master of Agricultural Sciences
150 Point Master of Agricultural Sciences
200 Point Master of Agricultural Sciences

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