Online Courses Handbook 2003

193203 v.7 Master of Science (Natural Resources)

Introduction
This course provides opportunities for students to develop a speciality by means of research and thesis, in natural resources.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A Postgraduate Diploma in Natural Resources or have an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary educational institution. A good second class honours degree is considered to be an equivalent qualification.

Note
Students without prior studies in research methods and statistical data analysis will be required to undertake relevant preparatory units, which may increase course duration.

Duration and Availability
The course is by research and normally requires one to two years of full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note
This course is studied as a research degree. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator, Department of Environmental Biology. It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework. Students should not enrol in this research course to receive a related Postgraduate Diploma but rather have undertaken it as a requisite for admission.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

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