ENVS4020BThesis Creation

Course handbook

Description

Thesis Creation forms part of the Honours Program in Environmental Science and Management. This course is part of the multi-sequence research component of Honours which requires the development of original research under the supervision of a member of academic staff from the School of Environmental and Life Sciences. It is a continuation from research undertaken in ENVS4020A with the students completing their final Thesis.

Availability2024 Course Timetables

Multi-term sequence

This course is part of a multi-term sequence. Both Part A and Part B must be completed to meet the requirements of the sequence. Part A and Part B must be completed in consecutive terms. Students must complete Part A before completing Part B. Students must complete the sequence within a twelve month period. If students complete Part A but are unable to complete Part B within the timeframe, they must re-enrol in Part A. Part A cannot be completed as a standalone course, it will only count towards your program once you have successfully completed Part B.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Critically analyse and evaluate published research material.

2. Demonstrate scientific writing skills.

3. Present information in written and verbal formats in a logical and comprehensive manner.

4. Use research skills to undertake higher-level and post-graduate research and writing.

5. Communicate research findings that positions conclusions within the overall field of enquiry.

6. Apply constructive feedback to improve thesis.

7. Undertake scientific experimentation from the generation of a hypothesis through to the publishing of results including ethics and safety considerations.

8. Work safely in a variety of laboratory and/or field contexts.

Content

•  Structuring a thesis text that clearly communicates the outcomes of the research project.
•  Developing logical, coherent arguments and conclusions that are adequately supported by appropriate  evidence.
•  Appropriate use of writing techniques, drafting, editing, and analytical language to communicate findings to an  academic audience.
•  Ability to relate specific findings to the overall concerns of disciplinary research.

Requisite

To enrol in this course students must be active in the [11706] Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management (Honours).

Assessment items

Report: Part A - Progress Report

Thesis: Part B - Thesis Submission

Contact hours

Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan

Semester 1 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan

Semester 2 - 2024 - Ourimbah

Course outline

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