66040 Introduction to Research Project (Science)

12cp; distance; availability: Master of Science in Ecology and Groundwater Studies, and Graduate Diploma in Ecology and Groundwater Studies only
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr Bryce Kelly, National Centre for Groundwater Management

After completing this subject students will have demonstrated their ability to undertake an in-depth study into a specific topic. In consultation with a supervisor, students are expected to identify a topic for research. The proposal developed around this topic identifies research aims, current knowledge about the topic, methods for data collection and analysis, and approaches to disseminating outcomes from the project. Issues such as costing, personnel, quality control and assurance, ethics and environmental health and safety are considered. This subject is supervised by the National Centre for Groundwater Management.

Typical availability

Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus

Fee information

2007 contribution for post-2004 Commonwealth-supported students: $1,779.50
2007 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $5,124.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.25
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2007 for Commonwealth-supported students who commenced after 2004 and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Domestic fee-paying students and international students should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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