66042 Research Project Major Science

12cp; distance; availability: Master of Science in Ecology and Groundwater Studies only

Requisite(s): 66040 Introduction to Research Project (Science)
Postgraduate
Subject coordinator: Dr Bryce Kelly, National Centre for Groundwater Management

In this subject students apply their knowledge and skills through an in-depth guided study of a specific topic within ecology or groundwater management. This normally involves undertaking the research detailed in the proposal developed in the prerequisite subject. The types of studies undertaken can involve experimental investigations, the application of technologies, research into a technical or management issue or an extensive critique of the literature. Industry-based projects are welcomed. The results of the investigation are written up in a report or publication. In the report the research topic is reviewed, findings presented, and the implications of those findings evaluated. 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.
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Access conditions

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