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AGR716 Sustainable Agriculture Thesis (Part Time) (128)

Abstract

This subject requires the student to carry out an investigation of a topic in sustainable agriculture selected by the student in conjunction with the student's supervisors. The results of the investigation will be written up as a thesis and presented for examination.

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Session 1
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Session 2
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: AGR716
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:
Eight sessionsSY/USSchool of Agricultural and Wine Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

Restricted to Students enrolled in the Doctor of Sustainable Agriculture
Related subject(s)
AGR715 AGR715 is the Full Time equivalent to this subject

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
* have critically investigated a theoretical or applied problem in the sustainable agriculture field; and
* have written up the results of the investigation as a thesis.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
Each student shall: - pursue either a program of research relevant to the chosen specialisation studies resulting in a thesis that is an original and significant contribution to knowledge; OR - the development and implementation of an extensive sustainable agriculture project or document which demonstrates the capacity of the student to perform at the highest level in business and which appropriately utilises the skills developed OR - the development and implementation of a proposal for extensive policy action which demonstrates the capacity of the student to provide advice at the highest levels of public policy determination OR - conduct a research project based on the approved thesis proposal, working with supervisor(s) approved by the University; and present research findings in an approved thesis form for examination by examiners approved by the University.

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 25 August 2017. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.