ANU - STUDYAT - Indpendent Res Project

Offered By:

School of Resources Environment & Society

Academic Career:

Graduate Coursework

Course Subject:

Environmental Science

Offered in:

Summer Session, 2009, First Semester, 2009, Autumn Session, 2009, Second Semester, 2009, Winter Session, 2009, Spring Session 2009, Summer Session, 2010, First Semester, 2010, Autumn Session, 2010, Winter Session, 2010, Second Semester, 2010, and Spring Session 2010

Unit Value:

6 units

Course Description:

This is a research-intensive course in which students undertake a self-directed research project under the guidance of a supervisor. It comprises a series of seminars on planning and conducting research, and on academic skills development. The majority of time is spent developing and implementing a research plan under the supervision of an academic member of staff.

Learning Outcomes:

On satisfying the requirements of this course, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. explain and critique basic research theory and practice as it applies to topics related to environment and society
2. conduct independent research on a supervised topic, and present research contexts, methodologies and findings clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
3. engage in ethically-sound and professional research on topics related to environment and society

Indicative Assessment:

Assessment will be based on:

Research plan (required; LO 1)
Oral presentations (25%; LO 1-3)
5000 word paper on research topic (75%; LO 1-3)

Workload:

Students are expected to devote at least ten hours a week to seminars and their research topic.

Areas of Interest:

Resource Management and Environmental Science

Eligibility:

Bachelor degree; professional knowledge or experience relevant to environment and society research.

Requisite Statement:

Admission to this course is at the discretion of the Associate Director Education, Fenner School, subject to the availability of a suitable supervisor. Admission may be restricted to Masters-level students.

Recommended Courses:

Quantitative and/or qualitative research methods courses relevant to research topic.

Consent Required:

Departmental consent is required to enrol in this course

Programs:

Master of Climate Change and Master of Environment

Academic Contact:

Professor Peter Kanowski

Independent Research Project ENVS8049 - Details