Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 50.0 |
Contact Hours: | 2.0 |
Lecture: | 3 x 1 Hours Quarterly |
Seminar: | 8 x 1 Hours Quarterly |
Syllabus: | A guided independent study of an approved topic presented either as a minor research project on an approved topic related to agribusiness or technology or a literature review directed towards an agriculture, horticulture or aquaculture problem. The application of experimental design, survey techniques, systems analysis or statistics analysis or other quantitative or qualitative methods will be required. |
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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 reference |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts |
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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 2 | 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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