MB5103:03
Literature Review (Tropical Marine Ecology and Fisheries Biology)
Townsville
Prerequisites: Consult HOS
First or second semester.
MSc qualifying and MAppSc candidates will undertake a literature review. MSc qualifying candidates will also write a formal research proposal for the thesis on a topic selected in consultation with their supervisor(s) and the Course Coordinator. The topic should be pertinent to their minor and/or major projects. The review should be a critical appraisal of the objectives, methodologies and results of previous research relating to the topic. Candidates will also write a formal research proposal for their dissertation or thesis.
The proposal will take the form of a standard application for research funding and outline the aims and significance of the research, research plan, timetable, budget and justification.
Assessment by literature review and proposal.
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