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SCI401 Advanced Topics 1 (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). 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.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
InternalAlbury-Wodonga Campus
InternalWagga Wagga Campus
DistanceAlbury-Wodonga Campus
Session 2
InternalAlbury-Wodonga Campus
InternalWagga Wagga Campus
DistanceAlbury-Wodonga Campus
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SCI401
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionHD/FLSchool of Environmental Sciences

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • have demonstrated they have a body of knowledge that includes an in-depth understanding of 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
  • have communication and technical research skills to justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
  • have demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to plan and execute a substantial researchbased project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship
  • have demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning

Syllabus

The 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.
  • 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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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.