Hobart, Launceston
This unit is being phased out and may not be offered next year, please consider your study plan accordingly. You will be able to enrol in the unit where there is an availability noted below.
Enrolment depends on availability of a suitable project, supervisor and resources. Students are advised to consult with the unit coordinator before enrolling.
This unit is classed as a restricted unit which means that unit co-ordinator approval must be obtained.
Introduction
This unit comprises a one-semester geographical or environmental research project. It provides students with research experience in a study topic or area of their own choosing. Project design, data collection, data management and research presentation skills will be developed. The unit will involve an average of 10 hours per week, planning and completing an individual research project, closely supervised by a staff member of the Discipline of Geography and Spatial Sciences. Students can undertake this unit in either semester, but it must be completed within that semester. The unit provides an insight to advanced students of the expectations and benefits of Honours research, and can lead to a published journal article.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Geography and Environment Research Project |
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| Unit code | KGA300 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Technology, Environments and Design |
| Discipline | Geography and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Dr J Ellison |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Advanced |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
Requisites
Two units from second or third year KGA, one of which must be at distinction or high distinction level.
Prerequisites
Co-requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Approximately 130 hours of supervised research |
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| Assessment | major paper (85%), research journal (15%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Information about any textbook requirements will be available from mid November. |
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| Recommended |
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