Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 1 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

See Unit Coordinator

Aims

The aim of the unit is to provide an in-depth examination of a global topic, or synthesis of a subject so that the student develops a broad perspective of major issues facing all researchers, regardless of major, in biogeosciences. Important in this unit is the development of an inquiring approach and analytical thought and skills at an advanced level.

Objectives

Students who complete this unit should:

1. Be conversant with the major issues in your field of study,

2. Be familiar with more topical and specialised issues directly related to your research topic,

3. become familiar with the specilised research techniques employed in your area of study.

Content

Students will research segments of the larger, global topic and lead discussion in class and provide the class with a literature review on those segments.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

See Unit Coordinator

Assessment

See Unit CoordinatorFeedback is provided in an ongoing manner throughout the progression of the unit.

Assessment name: Project
Description: Discussion and literature review.
Relates to objectives: N/A
Weight: 100%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: See Blackboard Site

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Note: As advised for individual modules.

Risk assessment statement

There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 29-Oct-2012