11243 (v.3) Horticultural Project 402

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

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.

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.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

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.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Dissertation 90%, Seminar Presentation 10%. This is a Grade/Mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y