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RUSC595 Science in Agriculture Thesis

Credit Points 12
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus A- Internet access required
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus A- Internet access required
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus A- Internet access required
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus A- Internet access required
Armidale Year Long Off Campus A- Internet access required
Armidale Year Long On Campus A- Internet access required
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award and permission of head of school
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Geoff Hinch (ghinch@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

The Science in Agriculture thesis comprises the completion of a research project on a topic chosen in consultation with members of the academic staff. The thesis must comprise a literature review and the results of the research project. The thesis should not exceed 14 000 words, excluding tables, plates, figures, references and appendices. Further details are available from the unit coordinator.
Materials No text required
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Thesis 100% 14,000 maximum
Assessment Notes
Excluding tables, plates, figures, references and appendices
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1-4 GA: 1, 2, 4, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. identify clearly an area of academic study, appropriate to postgraduate level work;
  2. work effectively with limited supervision;
  3. demonstrate an advanced understanding of the principal themes/concepts in the area of study;
  4. write an extended research dissertation based on the evaluation of existing knowledge and reporting of original research

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will deepen their knowledge of the discipline through the in-depth study in the area of their specialisation. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Students will be assessed on the style of writing, clarity of writing, expression and development of ideas, and referencing and will practice communication skills through completion of thesis 		True True
4 Information Literacy
Students will develop research skills in collecting and evaluating data, assessing the utility of information and critically evaluating those sources. 		True True
6 Problem Solving
Students will be assessed on their ability to identify research questions and to integrate theory and experimental findings to answer these questions. This process will be practiced as part of the ongoing thesis writing 		True True
   

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