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ASC432 Research Project / Special Topic 2 (32)

Abstract

This subject provides students who do not meet the criteria for Honours to undertake a research project related to a discipline area selected by the student, in consultation with academic staff, for an undergraduate Bachelor degree in the School of Animal and Veterinary Science.  It is one of two, non-honours research subjects (ASC416, ASC432) within the School of Animal and Veterinary Science, which when combined with the Faculty of Science Special Topic subjects (SCI401, SCI402) allows a sufficiently flexible combination of subjects to reflect the subject equivalent load of their research project.  Within these subjects, students will develop an increased knowledge in a nominated discipline, and develop research, verbal and written skills.

Students are required to have a GPA of at least 4 (pass average), and enrolment in a project is dependent on the availability of an appropriate project and approval by a project supervisor.        

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Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Animal and Veterinary Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

This is restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Animal Science - Research Project/Special Topics stream (or other courses offered by the School of Animal & Veterinary Sciences if required). Students must have a GPA of at least 4 (PASS average) to be eligible to undertake this subject.  Enrolment in ASC432 is subject to the availability of an appropriate project and supervisor.
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Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:


  • demonstrate a sound knowledge of the technical and theoretical aspects of the nominated topic area


  • demonstrate knowledge and skills relevant to conduct research


  • demonstrate an increased level of knowledge in the area of specialisation


  • demonstrate verbal and written skills, that enable effective communication

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
This will be selected to meet the needs of the individual student.  Topics must be approved by the Course Coordinator and/or the supervisor of the project. Assessment items will include a combination of at least three of the following: literature review, conference poster, seminar, written dissertation and progress reports. Review of progress (through progress reports) will allow identification of problem areas which may lead to a project of shorter duration.  This will necessitate a re-evaluation of the student's course structure to allow the student to progress.

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The information contained in the 2016 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 06 September 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.