Hobart, Launceston
Introduction
The unit will develop knowledge and skills in research that is oriented towards marine and Antarctic science. Research training will be provided through workshops, seminars and completion of a research project in an appropriate area of marine and Antarctic science. Students will be required to further develop their communication skills and understanding of marine and Antarctic science through the analysis and interpretation of research results, and communication of their research in a seminar and thesis.
Summary 2021
| Unit name | Research Dissertation (Part 1 of 4) |
|---|---|
| Unit code | KSM706 |
| Credit points | 25 |
| Faculty/School | College of Sciences and Engineering Institute for Marine & Antarctic Studies |
| Discipline | Ecology and Biodiversity|Fisheries and Aquaculture|Oceans and Cryosphere |
| Coordinator | Mary-Anne Lea |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | No |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate and synthesize published information and key concepts within a prescribed field of knowledge.
- Carry out a research project in marine and Antarctic Science by applying skills in literature research methods, data collection and analysis, and relevant field and/or laboratory techniques.
- Communicate research concepts and findings in a logical manner, in a variety of written and oral forms commonly used by professionals in the field.
- Develop a coherent argument supported by evidence based on published literature and/or research data.
- Plan and conduct a program of research investigating a defined problem or question within constraints imposed by time, money and technical resources.
Fees
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Student-led research |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Research Proposal 10%, Initial Seminar 5%, Thesis 70%, Final Seminar 10%, Supervisor Assessment 5%. This unit is one of the four units that make up the research dissertation in the Individual Research Project stream. The result will not available until the final unit (part 4 of 4) is completed. |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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