Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 5 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Guided independent study of a particular topic presented either as a literature review directed towards the definition and evaluation of a viticultural problem or as a research project on a current viticultural issue. The experiment is established at local vineyards. Students collect and analyse the data and prepare a report. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On completion of this unit students will have - Had an introduction to students to research methodology. Understood the critical importance of accurately defining research problems. Appreciated the importance of undertaking preliminary research to identify what work has already been published on the topic. had introductions to the more sophisticated tools for undertaking literature search. Understood the problems and sources of error in research design. Understood measures of statistical significance and the confidence levels applied to data. Demonstrated the student's ability to prepare an appropriate research proposal which accurately addresses and understands the research problem, the means of gathering and collecting information and data analysis. |
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: | Leedy P.D., (1997), Practical Research: Planning and Design, 6th ed, Merrill Prentice Hall. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Annotated Bibliography 35%, Initial submission 10%, Literature Review 55%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 50303 Viticulture | 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 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Margaret River Campus | Semester 1 | 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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