BZ5501 - Special Topic 1

Credit points:	03
Year:	2008
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
Administered by:	School of Marine & Tropical Biology

Available to postgraduate students enrolled in the School of Tropical Biology and to undergraduates under special circumstances, subject to approval by Head of School.

Independent study and/or research devoted to a topic not covered in the coursework relevant to the Schools postgraduate program. The subject will be developed in consultation with, and supervised by, a member of staff of the School of Marine and Tropical Biology, with approval from the Head of School or nominee.

Learning Outcomes

• acquire proficiency in literature evaluation and/or data collection and analysis;
• develop skills in preparing and presenting written technical reports and/or oral presentations;
• develop the practical skills required for carrying out a research project;
• enhance knowledge and understanding of a specified area of biology;
• gain experience in problem-solving and scientific decision-making.

Inadmissible Subject Combinations:

BT5021 and ZL5021

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 04-Apr-2008
Lecturers:	Dr Robert Congdon, Dr Brad Congdon, Dr Richard Rowe.
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 05-Sep-2008
Lecturers:	Dr Robert Congdon, Dr Brad Congdon, Dr Richard Rowe.
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 3
Census Date 25-Jan-2008
Coordinator:	Professor David Blair
Lecturers:	Professor Paul Gadek, Professor David Blair.
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 04-Apr-2008
Lecturers:	Dr Robert Congdon, Dr Brad Congdon, Dr Richard Rowe.
Assessment:	end of semester exam (%); assignments (%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 05-Sep-2008
Lecturers:	Dr Robert Congdon, Dr Brad Congdon, Dr Richard Rowe.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.