hbs5mte minor thesis in esh
MINOR THESIS IN ERGONOMICS, SAFETY & HEALTH
HBS5MTE
2017
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students conduct a research program and write a thesis of 9,000-13,000 words, completed over two semesters, which investigates a specific problem or area. The thesis should demonstrate the student's ability to conduct a systematic research project which shows an awareness of a limited body of literature, develop and utilise an appropriate research methodology. It should reveal a critical approach to the relevant field and the methodology used. A minor thesis may be conceptual, empirical or exploratory in its approach. The content and methodology of the thesis must be negotiated with and approved by a supervisor within the ergonomics, safety and health staff.
SchoolSchool of Psychology & Public Health
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorJodi Oakman
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites Students enrolled in HMERGD will need to have achieved a WAM of 70 prior to enrollment in this subject
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHE5ALS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Evaluate a body of literature within the chosen field of study
- Activities:
- Literature review as part of thesis development
02. Develop appropriate frameworks for a research project
- Activities:
- Literature review
03. Design and complete a research project in the field of ESH
- Activities:
- Development of research plan, ethics submission
04. Utilise appropriate analysis methods for a research project
- Activities:
- Results section of thesis
05. Communicate effectively the results from a research project in written and oral form
- Activities:
- Production of final thesis and oral presentation
06. Design a research program that meets recognised ethical standards
- Activities:
- Successfully obtain ethics approval from University or Faulty ethics committee
Subject options
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Online, 2017, All Year, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJodi Oakman
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 1.0 hours supervisor consultation per study period and delivered via blended.
"Individual consultation with supervisor and independent study."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 20-minute oral presentation | Hurdle requirement: students must pass to successfully complete the subject. | 5 | 01, 02, 05 |
| One 9,000 to 13,000 word-thesis | 95 | 05, 04, 03, 02, 01, 06 |