ENVS8049 Independent Research 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

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