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SCI695 Master of Scientific Studies Thesis

Updated: 31 May 2010
Credit Points 24
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)
Unit Description

This is the thesis component of the MScStud. Candidates choose a research topic from one of the areas of research available within the Faculty in consultation with appropriate academic staff. The thesis must comprise the results of a research project and must show independence of thought and critical evaluation of the candidate's own work and published work in the field of study. The thesis should not normally exceed 20 000 words, excluding tables, plates, figures, references, and appendices.
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
Scientific Report 100% 20,000 words
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. Demonstrate expertise in the detailed area of science studied.
  2. Present scientific material in a professional manner
  3. Conduct and report original research
  4. Review and reference scientific material
  5. Critically assess their own and other scientific studies

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Knowledge of discipline is a key learning outcome. 		True True True
   

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