SCI9001 Master of Science Dissertation Part Time (Science)

Contents

• Staffing
• Rationale
• Synopsis
• Topics
• Assessment details
• Production date
• PDF version

STAFFING

RATIONALE

This course is part of a supervised research project which provides opportunities for motivated and highly qualified students to undertake advanced study and to produce a research-based dissertation. Students develop the appropriate research skills and specialist knowledge which will enhance their career prospects or allow them to undertake further studies. The emphasis of the programme is on developing the appropriate knowledge and skills to undertake independent research and professional practice.

SYNOPSIS

Part-time candidates undertaking Master of Science research in Biology, Physics, Climatology or Chemistry should enrol in this course for each semester of their candidature. This will normally be for a total of four semesters. Full time candidates undertaking Master of Science research in Biology, Physics or Chemistry should enrol in this course for each of the first two semesters of their candidature. They should enrol in the course SCI9003 Master of Science Dissertation Full Time (Science) in subsequent semesters (normally a further two). The subject of their Research Project will be decided in consultation with their Project Supervisors and the Faculty of Sciences.

TOPICS

TEXT and MATERIALS required to be PURCHASED or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials are available for purchase from USQ BOOKSHOP (unless otherwise stated). Orders may be placed via secure internet, free fax 1800642453, phone 07 46312742 (within Australia), or mail. Overseas students should fax +61 7 46311743, or phone +61 7 46312742. For costs, further details, and internet ordering, use the 'Textbook Search' facility at http://bookshop.usq.edu.au click 'Semester', then enter your 'Course Code' (no spaces).

REFERENCE MATERIALS

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.

ASSESSMENT DETAILS

This version produced 20 Aug 2008.