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11244 (v.3) Horticultural Honours Project 401


 

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

4.0

Lecture:

1 x 4 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Development of a research project proposal under the guidance of supervisory team. The research topic should involve horticultural production, amenities horticulture, floriculture, post harvest handling, management, marketing or a combination of production or amenities horticulture and management or marketing. Topic, literature review, research plan, milestones and budget estimates. Seminar presentation of project proposal. Commencement of project to be completed in Horticultural Honours Project 402.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Demonstrated understanding of the theoretical aspects and conceptual basis research techniques including literature, review, research design and analysis. Demonstrated understanding of the appropriate application of various research design techniques and be able to apply them in data analysis of scientific and agribusiness management problems. Presented a research report of appropriate academic merit.

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:

No prescribed references.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed texts.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Final Report 70%, Research Proposal 15%, Work Diary 15%. This is a grade/mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 50500 Forestry Studies (Narrow Grouping)

HECS Band (if applicable):

2  

Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information:

 Informational  

Result Type:

 Grade/Mark


Availability

YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1YY 

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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