SCI401 Advanced Topics 1 (8)

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 Outlines
Current CSU students can view Subject Outlines for recent sessions. Please note that Subject Outlines and assessment tasks are updated each session.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
On Campus
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus
Online
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Session 3 (90)
Online
Albury-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

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Environmental Sciences

Enrolment Restrictions

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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

This 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

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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