Unit (2018)
Information on this page, including unit offerings, is from the 2018 academic year.
Biosecurity Masters Research Dissertation (BIO629)
| School | School of Veterinary and Life Sciences | ||||
| Credit Points | 12 | ||||
| Availability | MURDOCH: H-internal, H-external, S1-internal, S1-external, S2-internal, S2-external, Y-internal, Y-external | ||||
| Teaching Timetables | Murdoch S1 Murdoch S2 |
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| Description | Students undertake an advanced, supervised investigation of a biosecurity research problem related to their main area of interest. The project will report on the rationale, methods and results of the research and will be assessed on the basis of the quality of a submitted research proposal and a final research paper. Project topics, applied in nature, will be chosen in consultation with the Unit Coordinator. The dissertation will be assessed by appropriately qualified people as approved by the Academic Chair. | ||||
| Unit Learning Outcomes | By the completion of the dissertation you should be able to: 1. Plan, undertake and complete a research project in a defined area of study. 2. Relate and evaluate the outcomes of the research to relevant other studies in the area. 3. Communicate about this research process and outcomes to others in the scientific or policy and broader community. |
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| Timetabled Learning Activities | Discussions with supervisor(s) as required. This is an independent research project and is therefore unique for each student. | ||||
| Unit Learning Experiences | In this unit the student undertakes a research project addressing a biosecurity problem or topic, under the supervision of an appropriate academic. Completion of the project will involve writing a project proposal that includes a detailed review of the relevant literature, followed by collection and analysis of appropriate data, and writing an extended research paper to communicate the findings of the project. | ||||
| Other Learning Experiences | Completing the Masters project will require critical thinking and good time management. Full time enrolment (completion in one semester) is equivalent to 40 hours of study per week. | ||||
| Assessment | Assessment is based on the project proposal (20%) and research paper (80%). Feedback on the proposal will be provided by the Unit Co-ordinator and, during preparation of the research paper, the Project Supervisor will provide feedback on written sections. The research paper will be assessed by two staff members or other appropriately qualified people as approved by the Academic Chair. | ||||
| Prerequisites | Enrolment in the Master of Plant Biosecurity or Master of Biosecurity. | ||||
| Notes | Students must have completed and passed all other units that comprise the Masters, prior to enrolling in this unit. | ||||
| Previously | 2015: VLS629 2015: 'Life Sciences Masters Research Dissertation' | ||||
| Appears in these Courses/Majors: see individual structures for context |
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| Internet Access Requirements | Murdoch units normally include an online component comprising materials, discussions, lecture recordings and assessment activities. All students, regardless of their location or mode of study, need to have access to and be able to use computing devices with browsing capability and a connection to the Internet via Broadband (Cable, ADSL or Mobile) or Wireless. The Internet connection should be readily available and allow large amounts of data to be streamed or downloaded (approximately 100MB per lecture recording). Students also need to be able to enter into online discussions and submit assignments online. |
Contacts
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| BIO629 | Dr Kirsty Bayliss Senior Lecturer Murdoch Campus t: 9360 2814 e: K.Bayliss@murdoch.edu.au o: 240.3.013 - Biological Sciences, Murdoch Campus | Unit Contacts |
| BIO629 MURDOCH: H-External MURDOCH: H-Internal MURDOCH: S1-External MURDOCH: S1-Internal MURDOCH: S2-External MURDOCH: S2-Internal MURDOCH: Y-External MURDOCH: Y-Internal | Dr Kirsty Bayliss Senior Lecturer Murdoch Campus t: 9360 2814 e: K.Bayliss@murdoch.edu.au o: 240.3.013 - Biological Sciences, Murdoch Campus |