GEOG 5501A - Dissertation Environmental Policy&Management P/T 1

North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2018

Dissertation on an Environmental Policy and Management topic approved by the Convenor of the Environmental Policy and Management program.

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Course Details

Course Code	GEOG 5501A
Course	Dissertation Environmental Policy&Management P/T 1
Coordinating Unit	Geography, Environment and Population
Term	Semester 1
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Restrictions	Available to MEnvPolicy&Mgt students only

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Dr Jennifer Bonham

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1	Write a research proposal
2	Demonstrate understanding of the research process from initiation to completion
3	Critically reflect upon their own and others' writing
4	Demonstrate capacity to write a sustained piece of work summing up the research process

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2, 3, 4,
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 2, 3, 4,
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	1, 2, 3, 4,
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	1, 2, 3, 4,
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1, 2, 3, 4,
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	1, 2, 3, 4,

Learning & Teaching Modes

The teaching and learning mode for this course will be delivered via 4 workshops which you must attend during your candidature. Each student must also arrange a time to see the course coordinator on a regular basis to discuss the progress of their research. These times are to be negotiated individually between each student and the coordinator.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Please note: this is part one of the course and the workload below is reflective of 6 units of study.

3 hours contact per week	36 hours per semester
7 hours reading per week	84 hours per semester
8 hours research per week	96 hours per semester
8 hours writing per week	96 hours per semester
TOTAL WORKLOAD	312 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

2-hour workshops and regular meetings with the course coordinator.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Please note: this is part one of the course; the assessment is continual and will be finalised at the end of part 2 - GEOG 5501B.

Assessment Task	Task Type	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Research proposal	Formative	0%	1-4
Literature review	Formative	0%	1-4
Dissertation draft	Formative	0%	1-4
Dissertation	Formative and Summative	100%	1-4

Assessment Detail

Please note the course coordinator will assist with preparation of all three formative tasks, and liaise on a weekly basis. Note the course coordinator will only read – in detail - one full draft of the dissertation so it is a good idea to make sure the draft sent for full review is your best attempt. You can then revise/amend prior to submission. Any additional review will be at the course coordinator's discretion.

Submission

Students must submit three soft bound copies to the School of Social Sciences Office and must also email an electronic copy to the course coordinator with a Turnitin report attached.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

NOG (No Grade Associated)
Grade	Description
CN	Continuing

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through .

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