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

The multidisciplinary nature of much research in the natural resource sciences necessitates an understanding of topics from a variety of disciplines that impinge on the main research area. The need for understanding can vary from inter-disciplinary field/laboratory methodologies through data analysis/computing to concepts from a variety of disciplines.

Aims

Students who complete this unit should develop an understanding of a topic that is highly relevant to the general area of their research project.

Objectives

Develop and demonstrate a high level of comprehension of their chosen research topic in Natural Resourse Sciences.

Content

Given the diversity of individual research areas contained within the generic term 'natural resource sciences', the structure and content of this unit is variable and can be tailored to the specific requirements of each project and the background of the student. Content may include active participation in workshops, laboratory/field techniques and components of advanced level undergraduate units. If components of advanced level undergraduate units are included, they should not contribute more than 70% to the total assessment.

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

A formal outline of the unit including objectives, content and assessment relevant to the course of study will be developed by the supervisor and approved by the Head of School.

Assessment

Assessment will take the form of student negotiated tasks in consultation with supervisory and/or academic staff.Feedback will be provided both verbally and in written form. Additional feedback can be sought through the unit coordinator.

Assessment name: Student negotiated assessment
Description: Dependent on the formal outline developed for the individual program. Assessment is on a 7 point scale. Where reviews or seminars form a significant part of the assessment, they will be assessed by three inndependent internal referees. Assessment criteria will be presented in the formal course outline.
Relates to objectives: All
Weight: 100%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Progressive

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

Texts:

Note: Specific references will be provided in the outline for each individual program.

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