SCI402 Advanced Topics 2 (8)
Abstract
This subject provides in-depth study at an advanced level of topics related to the discipline area selected by a student for a Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master coursework program. As such for some courses it is used as a capstone subject (i.e. a subject that integrates your prior learning in other subjects) that is taken towards the end of a degree. The subject contains no residential school and students should arrange a project supervisor before enrolling in this subject. Students completing this subject will: i) have demonstrated an ability to apply their knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning and ii) shown an ability to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience, and/or piece of scholarship. |
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+ Subject Availability Modes and Location
Session 1 | Internal | Albury-Wodonga Campus | Internal | Bathurst Campus | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | Distance | Albury-Wodonga Campus | Session 2 | Internal | Albury-Wodonga Campus | Internal | Bathurst Campus | Internal | Wagga Wagga Campus | Distance | Albury-Wodonga Campus |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SCI402
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject informationDuration | Grading System | School: |
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One session | HD/FL | School of Environmental Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictionsRestricted to students enrolled in BAppSc(Hons), BInfoTech(Hons), Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master programs in the applied sciences and Information Technology only |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent development in a discipline and/or area of professional practice
- be able to reflect critically on an in-depth and comprehensive body of knowledge of (or specialised technical skills in) a nominated topic area relevant to their degree
- be able to communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics: This will be selected to meet the needs of an individual student. Topics must be approved by the School Honours Co-ordinator. |
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.