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303687 (v.2) Aquatic Resources Honours 401
Area: | Muresk Institute |
Credits: | 75.0 |
Contact Hours: | 16.0 |
Individual Study: | 1 x 16 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | Aquatic Resources Honours 401 is undertaken as the first stage of the project work. The research topic involves aquatic resources and/or fisheries management. Preparation of a literature review of the area or topic, selection of the appropriate methodology for the work. Preparation of a detailed project proposal including research plan, milestones and budget estimates, and presentation of the proposal at a seminar. This will be completed under the guidance of the Unit Coordinator and a nominated supervisor. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful 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. Prepared detailed research methodologies and a detailed research proposal. Enhanced skills as reflective learners and delivered verbal presentations 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 Poole, 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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Literature Review, Project Proposal Presentation, Written Project Proposal. This is by pass/fail 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: | Pass/Fail |
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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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