ERAR6110
20 units
6000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course introduces the objectives of the Masters research program in Environmental Risk Assessment and Remediation, which is designed to develop students who possess the skills required for research and to equip professionals working in the field with skills in research methodology. This course enhances skills and capacities in reading and reviewing research literature, critical reasoning and argument, essay writing and verbal communication, and an understanding and identifying appropriate application of data collection techniques related to Environmental Risk Assessment and Remediation.
Availability
Not currently offered.
This Course was last offered in Semester 2 - 2022.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. acquire, analyse and extract scientific information required to develop research proposals;
2. review the scientific literature in the selected area of interest and identify the gaps that need scientific investigation;
3. design and conduct experiments with the help of supervisors (principal or co-supervisors); and
Content
Throughout the semester, students will attend a series of seminars/workshops that will introduce them to:
1. The various legislative requirements that must be met before a research project may be initiated (Work Health and Safety (WHS), Animal and Human Ethics (if required));
2. Project management skills;
3. Review of academic literature;
4. Research design and methodology.
Requisite
To enrol in this course, students must be active in the Master of Environmental Risk Assessment and Remediation program [40024].
Assumed knowledge
The completion of 80 units of 6000 level coursework courses in the MERAR or equivalent as determined by the Director for the Global Centre for Environmental Remediation.
Assessment items
Online Learning Activity: Online WHS induction and Project Risk Assessment Report
Compulsory Requirement: Submit assessment item - Must submit this assessment to pass the course.
Literature Review: Literature Review and Initial Research Plan (Oral and Written)
Course outline
Course outline not yet available.
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.