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13097 (v.3) Aquaculture Honours Project 402


 

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

100.0

Contact Hours:

20.0

Individual Study:

1 x 20 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Seminar presentation - literature review and project proposal.
 

Unit Outcomes:

On 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, compared and contrasted alternative research methodologies, written a clear and comprehensive dissertation, enhanced skills as reflective learners and delivered verbal presentation that are 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 Pool, 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 Guide for Beginners, Melbourne, Longman. Lindsay, D., (1994), A Guide to Scientific Writing, 2nd ed, Melbourne, Longman.

Unit Texts:

Leedy, P.D., (1997), Practical Research: Planning and Design, 6th ed, New Jersey, Prentice Hall.
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Dissertation 90%, Seminar presentation 10%. This is by Grade/Mark assessment.

Field of Education:

 50105 Animal Husbandry

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 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

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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