James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2004

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BZ5503:03

Literature Review

Townsville, Cairns

HECS Band 2

This project involves independent study and research over a period of four-six weeks during which period regular contact will be maintained with the project supervisor. Semester 1 and 2.

Available to postgraduate students enrolled in the School of Tropical Biology.

Staff:

Assoc. Professor D Blair,

Assoc. Professor R Coventry (Townsville campus);

Assoc. Professor P Gadek (Cairns campus).

Candidates will prepare a review of the literature on a topic chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator and the supervisor of the candidate's research program.

Learning Objectives:

enhance reading, writing and presentation skills;

learn how to prepare a critical literature review;

identify important research issues;

enhance knowledge and understanding of a specified area of biology.

Assessment by completion of a literature review (100%).