James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2023
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SC3902 - Special Topic 2
| Credit points: | 03 |
| Year: | 2023 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 2 |
| Administered by: | College of Science and Engineering |
Subject Description
- An independent study and/or research devoted to a topic not available through structured coursework. The subject is to be developed in consultation with a member of staff from the College of Science and Engineering and the student's course coordinator.
Learning Outcomes
- the ability to plan, conduct and manage research in their discipline
- the ability to formulate and solve research problems
- the ability to understand theoretical concepts in a range of topics which give background to the research
- the capacity to work independently
- gain experience in problem-solving and scientific decision- making
- develop skills in preparing and presenting written technical reports and/or oral presentations
Subject Assessment
- Written > Research report
Note that 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.
Availabilities
Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Naomi Gardiner |
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 11, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 07 Dec 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Nov 2023 to Friday, 09 Feb 2024 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Naomi Gardiner |
| Workload expectations: |
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Naomi Gardiner |
| Workload expectations: |
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 3, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 02 Feb 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 02 Jan 2023 to Friday, 17 Feb 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Naomi Gardiner |
| Workload expectations: |
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Cairns Nguma-bada, Study Period 7, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 06 Jul 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 19 Jun 2023 to Friday, 21 Jul 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Naomi Gardiner |
| Workload expectations: |
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Naomi Gardiner |
| Workload expectations: |
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 1, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 23 Mar 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Feb 2023 to Friday, 16 Jun 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Naomi Gardiner |
| Workload expectations: |
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 11, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 07 Dec 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Nov 2023 to Friday, 09 Feb 2024 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Naomi Gardiner |
| Workload expectations: |
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 11, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 07 Dec 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Nov 2023 to Friday, 09 Feb 2024 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Naomi Gardiner |
| Workload expectations: |
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Naomi Gardiner |
| Workload expectations: |
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 2, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 24 Aug 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 24 Jul 2023 to Friday, 17 Nov 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Naomi Gardiner |
| Lecturer(s): | DR Naomi Gardiner |
| Workload expectations: |
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 3, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 02 Feb 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 02 Jan 2023 to Friday, 17 Feb 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Naomi Gardiner |
| Workload expectations: |
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 3, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 02 Feb 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 02 Jan 2023 to Friday, 17 Feb 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Naomi Gardiner |
| Workload expectations: |
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 7, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 06 Jul 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 19 Jun 2023 to Friday, 21 Jul 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Naomi Gardiner |
| Workload expectations: |
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| Method of delivery: | WWW - LearnJCU |
| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |
Townsville Bebegu Yumba, Study Period 7, Internal | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 06 Jul 2023 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 19 Jun 2023 to Friday, 21 Jul 2023 |
| Coordinator(s): | DR Naomi Gardiner |
| Workload expectations: |
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| Restrictions: | Enrolment is restricted. |