EV5007 - Introduction to Research

Credit points:	03
Year:	2009
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	Discipline of Environmental Sciences

Available to students only with permission of the program co-ordinator.

Aimed at students about to attempt their first research program. The subject introduces fundamental ideas required to understand how scientific progress is made and to recognise good science.

Learning Outcomes

• have a broad understanding of the variety of approaches to the acquisition of knowledge through research;
• be aware of the diversity of research methodology in contemporary environmental studies and geography and understand the limitations of each approach;
• be able to derive meaningful research questions that are underpinned by a strong theoretical framework of a given disciplinary area;
• Be able to decide on an appropriate research methodology for their chosen topic of study;
• Be able to understand the inter-relationship that exists between research and management. Appreciate ethical issues in research and management. Gain proficiency in communicating their research to a range of audiences.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coord/Lect:	Mrs Yetta Gurtner.
Assessment:	tutorial attendance and participation (10%); evaluation of a thesis/report: impromptu seminar (35%); assignments (35%); summary of student conference (research report) (20%).
Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 27-Mar-2009
Coord/Lect:	Professor Jonathan Nott.
Assessment:	assignments.

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.