James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2001

ZL5052:18

Independent Project and Dissertation

Townsville, Cairns

Prerequisites: Consult HoS

Full year.

Available to students doing the MSc degree primarily by research.

Staff: Assoc. Professor D Blair.

The candidate will undertake an independent research investigation on a topic approved by the course coordinator and the Head of School.

Learning Objectives:

  1. development of a research program;
  2. data collection and analysis;
  3. reporting and interpretation of results.

Assessment by thesis (at least one external examiner in addition to internal examiners).