SCI501 Special 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.

Availability

Session 1 (30)
Online
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Session 2 (60)
Online
Albury-Wodonga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SCI501. 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

Faculty of Science

Enrolment Restrictions

Restricted to students enrolled in Master of Applied Science (with specialisations) and other Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma and Master coursework programs offered by the Faculty of Science and Agriculture

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • have demonstrated they have a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent development in a discipline and/or area of professional practice
  • have the ability to apply research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and or learning
  • 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 with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning
  • have demonstrated the application of knowledge and skills to plan and execute a substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship

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 Post-graduate Coursework Co-ordinator.
  • This subject forms part of a suite of subjects (SCI501 to SCI509 of the same or varied point value) to enable students to undertake separate units of study within a given course (including specialisation areas).
  • demonstrate the application of knowledge and skills: with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice and/or for further learning

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of SCI501 in Session 3 2020. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Research project
100

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: May 2021. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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