Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 5.0 |
Seminar: | 1 x 5 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | A guided independent study of an approved topic presented as either a literature review directed towards the definition of an agricultural, horticultural or aquacultural problem on which a major report may be written or minor research project may be conducted. |
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Unit Outcomes: | Upon completion of this unit students will be able to- Demonstrate understanding of the theoretical aspects and conceptual basis of basic research techniques including literature review, research design and analysis. Demonstrate 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. Present 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: | Leedy, P.D. (1997). Practical Research: Planning and Design. 6th ed. New Jersey, Prentice Hall. Anderson, J. and Poole, M. (1994) Thesis and Assignment Writing. 2nd ed. Brisbane, Jacaranda Wiley Ltd . |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Final report 70%, Research proposal (x2) 15%. This is a grade/mark assessment |
Field of Education: | 50100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping) | 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 | | |
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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