Avian Health Online: Research Project

Subject VETS60003 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 25
Level: 6 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End 18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 05-Aug-2016
Census Date 31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 23-Sep-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: Estimated time commitment of 20 hours per week
Total Time Commitment:

Approximately 320 hours.

Prerequisites:

Admission to the Master of Avian Health and Medicine.

Completion of the following subject with a result of at least 65

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Corequisites:

None

Recommended Background Knowledge:

Current and practical experience working in the poultry industry

Non Allowed Subjects:

None

Core Participation Requirements:

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

Contact

Email: amirh@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

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.

Learning Outcomes:

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 individual choice
  • Develop the ability to critically read and review scientific literature
  • Enhance personal communication and presentation skills
  • Prepare effective presentations for varying types of audiences
Assessment:
  • Examination of the 10,000-word research dissertation (100%)
Prescribed Texts:

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

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

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

Students should:

  • Possess medium to high-level computing skills
  • Apply critical and analytical skills to the identification and resolution of problems
  • Communicate effectively
  • Have good time management skills
Links to further information: http://www.vet.unimelb.edu.au/futurestudents/avianhealth.html
Notes:

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 Officeâ„¢ and Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent software packages are necessary for assessment tasks, assignments and some class exercises.

Related Course(s): Master of Avian Health & Medicine

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