Dissertation Part A unit (JND703)

Introduction

The aim of the unit is to provide students with research experience in an area relevant to their chosen specialisation. Students will be required to develop, implement and carry out a short research project typically using available data and information under the supervision of at least one staff member from the AMC. Students will be expected to demonstrate: * extensive, detailed and critical knowledge and understanding of a specialist topic informed by research undertaken as part of the dissertation; * originality or creativity in the application of knowledge and understanding; * ability to investigate complex problems that might involve incomplete or contradictory data and information and develop a range of alternative solutions; * application a range of standard research instruments and techniques of enquiry; * the development of coherent and sustained arguments that lead to logical conclusions

Summary

Unit name	Dissertation Part A
Unit code	JND703
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Sciences and Engineering Australian Maritime College
Discipline	Seafaring and Maritime Operations
Coordinator	Doctor Reza Emad
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Develop a high-quality research proposal relevant to the maritime industry;
• Critically review the literature and develop a conceptual framework for the research project;
• Apply research principles and techniques to data collection and analysis
• Present research findings and discuss research implications for policy and maritime industry practice
• Structure and write up the dissertation effectively, thinking critically and writing with accuracy and style; and manage a research project effectively

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

JNB508

Teaching

Assessment	Research Proposal (100%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

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

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