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305301 (v.1) Agribusiness 500


 

Area:

Muresk Institute

Credits:

100.0

Contact Hours:

20.0

Lecture:

1 x 20 Hours Weekly

Other Requisite(s):

Admission

Syllabus:

Each student will prepare an independent project on one major aspect of agribusiness, under the direction of a senior staff member. Completion of a detailed review of the relevant literature under the guidance of the supervisor. Development of the necessary research and analytical skills that are required to assemble, analyse results and write-up of dissertation. A final seminar will be presented in the final stages of the project
 

Unit Outcomes:

Execute a project designed by the student. Assemble, analyse and discuss the results of the project. Evaluate the significance of the conclusions drawn from the project. Present a seminar that outlines the main features and findings of the project and defend the presentation. Demonstrate an ability to carry out a research project and prepare a suitable report on the project.

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:

No prescribed texts
 

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Project report 80%, Seminar presentation 20%. This is by grade/mark assessment

Field of Education:

 50100 Agriculture (Narrow Grouping)

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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