Self-contained forestry or forest science research project encompassing, but not necessarily including, all of the following: project design, planning and management; integration and critical analysis of existing knowledge; data studies; data analysis and evaluation; oral and written communication. Project work is assessed by seminar presentations and written reports, including an and of project thesis.

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

1. plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen research topic in forestry
2. systematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions
3. engage in systematic discovery and critical review of appropriate and relevant information sources
4. appropriately apply statistical or other evaluation processes to original data
5. understand  and apply ethical standards of conduct in the collection and evaluation of data and other resources
6. communicate research concepts and contexts clearly and effectively both in writing and orally.

Assessment will be based on:

• Final seminar (10%; LO 6)
• 10,000 word thesis (90%; LO 1-6)

In general, candidates must have maintained a Credit average over the duration of their studies with evidence of good performance (D/HD) in subjects relevant to project. Concurrent enrolment in at least 12 additional units in required for a full time student. A student cannot enrol in this course concurrently with SRES4045.

SRES4035