Courses & Units
Professional Research Practice KGA704
Hobart
Introduction
This unit provides postgraduate students with the skills and knowledge to undertake independent and team research in environmental management, planning, protected area governance, spatial sciences and beyond. This practical skills development focuses on undertaking research to problem-solve a topical real-world issue. Upon completing this unit, you will gain an understanding of how to: define a research problem, use scholarly databases, apply a tailored method to generate data, systematically analyse and present this data, interpreting and communicating results, and writing a report that makes appropriate recommendations based on research conclusions. This unit is compulsory for those with less than 65% average of coursework units in Master of Environmental Management [S7D], Master of Planning [K7P], Master of Applied Science, Environmental Management and Spatial Sciences [K7J4], and Master of Protected Area Governance and Management (K7E). This unit is available to students with 65% or above as an alternative to KGA742/3 Research Thesis A/B.
Summary
| Unit name | Professional Research Practice |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KGA704 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| College/School | College of Sciences and Engineering School of Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Discipline | Geography, Planning, and Spatial Sciences |
| Coordinator | Professor Jason Byrne |
| Delivered By | Delivered wholly by the provider |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International International | Domestic Domestic |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 22/2/2021 | 23/3/2021 | 12/4/2021 | 30/5/2021 |
* 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).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify a research problem to inform a discipline-specific systematic review
- Formulate research questions to guide discipline-specific enquiries
- Analyse data collected using a systematic literature review to answer research questions
- Interpret research findings derived from a systematic literature review
- Construct policy recommendations informed by systematic appraisals of discipline specific knowledge
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 050900 | $1,987.00 | $1,987.00 | not applicable | $5,566.00 |
- 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.
If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.
Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Prerequisites
(KGA511 - Critical Planning: Theory, Process and Applications OR KGA512 - Statutory Land Use Planning OR KGA516 - Ecosystem Conservation OR KGA517 - Protected Area Planning and Management Systems OR KGA522 - Climate Change: Economy, Politics and PlanningTeaching
| Assessment | Report (40%)|Case or problem activated learning (20%)|Data analysis (20%)|Data analysis (20%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be available in MyLO. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Recommended readings will be available in MyLO. | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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