Courses & Units

Dissertation B (BEnvDes(Hons)) KDA478

Launceston

Introduction

This unit is a program of supervised individual research, designed to allow students to explore in depth an area of environmental design of particular interest to them. The unit is undertaken throughout the year, and culminates in the submission of a dissertation of approximately 7,500 words or equivalent in the form of drawings, text, a scientific report or built objects, with approval from the unit coordinator.

Summary

Unit name	Dissertation B (BEnvDes(Hons))
Unit code	KDA478
Credit points	25
College/School	College of Sciences and Engineering School of Architecture and Design
Discipline	Architecture & Design
Coordinator	Doctor Louise Wallis
Delivered By	Delivered wholly by the provider
Level	Honours

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Launceston	Semester 2	On-Campus		International	Domestic

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	12/7/2021	10/8/2021	30/8/2021	17/10/2021

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

Propose and justify based on theoretical, ethical and practical positions a design-related research topic/line of enquiry/question for independent investigation, that demonstrates critical thinking and relevancy to the discipline; [research question].
Identify and develop a research design and methodology/methods for investigating the topic area/line of enquiry/question; [research design].
Employ research skills, speculation and critical and iterative thinking to explore, question and challenge the boundaries of particular problems; Identify and situate the research within relevant critical discourse, demonstrating the ability to synthesise and develop scholarship with intellectual independence, drawing conclusions and speculating on implications; [application].
Record, distil, structure and communicate research and research findings in a rigorous and professional manner using scholarly practices and conventions. [communication].

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution ^1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution ^1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution ^2,3	Domestic Full Fee ⁴
040107	$1,987.00	$1,987.00	not applicable	$4,804.00

Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

¹ Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

KDA477

Teaching

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Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
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