env3enp research project
RESEARCH PROJECT
ENV3ENP
2020
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject aims to introduce students to scientific research, and involves a project in which the student investigates a scientific problem carried out under the supervision of a member of staff, or, in some cases, an external person with appropriate experience. Students can choose a project from the list of suggested topics or can suggest their own projects, provided they can obtain appropriate supervision approved by the subject co-ordinator. The project involves either acquisition of new data or use of an existing dataset, which must be analysed and interpreted, and written up as a report describing the problem addressed, the scientific basis of the study, the data acquisition, the analysis and interpretation. Each student will also give a short (~10 minute) oral PowerPoint presentation on their research outcomes to the class. This subject addresses La Trobe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Essential which entails developing the ability to tackle problems creatively, generating new ideas, taking calculated risks and creating change to achieve ambitions now and in the future.
SchoolLife Sciences (Pre 2022)
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Webb
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 3 - UG
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
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Intended Learning Outcomes
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn Webb
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 10 - 22
One 60.00 hours independent research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
60 hours of self-directed learning
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 10-minute oral presentation of the project (750-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Project report (3,250-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Literature survey - excluding references (1,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorMartin Steinbauer
Class requirements
Independent ResearchWeek: 31 - 43
One 60.00 hours independent research per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
60 hours of self-directed learning.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
One 10-minute oral presentation of the project (750-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5 |
Project report (3,250-words equivalent) | N/A | N/A | No | 70 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |
Literature survey - excluding references (1,000-words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4 |