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.
Introduction
This unit is a literature review that supports a student subsequently doing a research project. The student will use the scientific literature to write a review that includes: relevant background on the research topic; good coverage of important literature and key concepts; a critical analysis of current research in the field and potential future research directions. The student will demonstrate their capacity to synthesise a sound understanding of the relevant literature by writing clearly and concisely in an academic manner.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | Literature Review |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KSA702 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Ecology and Biodiversity|Fisheries and Aquaculture|Oceans and Cryosphere |
| Coordinator | Catriona MacLeod |
| Teaching staff | |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| 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
Prerequisites
KSA405 Research Methods in Marine and Antarctic Science
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 1 Seminar (240 minutes) |
|---|---|
| Assessment | 4,000 word literature review of a subject relevant to the marine and Antarctic environments. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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