MB5021 - Special Topic 1

Credit points:	03
Year:	2011
Student Contribution Band:	Band 4
Administered by:	School of Marine & Tropical Biology

Available to postgraduate students enrolled in the GradCertSc, GradDipSc, GradDipResMeth and MAppSc 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 and assessment will be developed in consultation with, and supervised by, a member of staff of the School of Marine & 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.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The ability to reflect on and evaluate learning, and to learn independently in a self directed manner;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively;
• The ability to use independent judgment to synthesise information to make intellectual and/or creative advances;
• The ability to conduct their research in an ethical manner.

Availabilities
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2011
Coordinator:	Miss Naomi Gardiner, Professor Bette Willis
Assessment:	report to be assessed by 2 independent markers.
Townsville, Internal, Study Period 2
Census Date 25-Aug-2011
Coordinator:	Miss Naomi Gardiner, Professor Bette Willis
Assessment:	report to be assessed by 2 independent markers.

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.