Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 8.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 8 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 11409 (v.2) Horticultural Project 401 or any previous version
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Syllabus: | Guided independent study of a particular topic presented either as a literature review directed towards the definition and evaluation of an agricultural problem or as a minor research project. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Clearly defined the underlying problem for their project; Competently reviewed a research article; Written a clear and comprehensive literature review for their project; Written a clear and comprehensive report. Delivered verbal presentations that were clear, concise and informative. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Anderson, J. and Poole, M., (1994). Thesis and Assignment Writing, 2nd ed, Brisbane, Jacaranda Wiley Ltd, Bouma, G.D., (1996). The Research Process, 3rd ed, Melbourne, Oxford University Press. Kumar, R., (1996). Research Methodology: A Step-by Step Guidefor Beginners, Melbourne, Longman. Lindsay, D., (1994). A Guide to Scientific Writing, 2nd ed, Melbourne, Longman |
Unit Texts: | Leedy, P.D., (1997). Practical Research: Planning adn Design, 6th ed, New Jersey, Prentice Hall. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Dissertation 90%, Seminar Presentation 10%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 50300 Horticulture and Viticulture (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 2 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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