13290 (v.3) Cleaner Production Project Research 691
| Area: | Division of Resources and Environment |
| Credits: | 100.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
| Other: | 2 x 1 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 13286 (v.6) Environmental Studies 603 or any previous version
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13307 (v.5) Cleaner Production Research Methods 607 or any previous version
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306831 (v.3) Eco-Efficiency 603 or any previous version
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306832 (v.2) Cleaner Production Tools 603 or any previous version
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306833 (v.2) Industrial Ecology 603 or any previous version
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306834 (v.2) Industrial Environmental Economics 603 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | A research program dealing with some aspect of cleaner production, eco-efficiency and/or the broader business agenda for sustainable development, preferably linked to the student's place of employment in industry, public authority or other organisation. Submission and defence of research proposal. Presentation of progress reports. Contact hours are an example only as they are negotiated as required. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have demonstrated their ability to define a research problem relevant to the practise of Cleaner Production and Eco-Efficiency, including design and justification of appropriate research methods, and development and planning of project interventions (as appropriate). Have completed their research project, including - literature review, collection and analysis of primary and secondary data, and execution and evaluation of project interventions (as appropriate). |
| 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: | Greenfield, T. (1996). Research Methods - Guidance for postgraduates. Arnold. Wilkinson, W. (2000). The Researchers toolkit - The complete guide to practitioner research. Routledge Falmer. Gill, J and Johnson, P (1997). Research methods for managers. 2nd ed. Paul Chapman Publishing. Ghauri, P, Gronhaug, K. and Kristianslund, I. (1995) Research methods in business studies - a practical guide. Prentice Hall |
| Unit Texts: | No prescribed text |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Pass/Fail on basis of research proposal and progress reports |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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