INVESTIGATION B

CIV4INB

2014

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

CIV4INB is a capstone subject which extends the work carried out in CIV4INA; requiring students ( working in pairs) to continue in-depth investigation of a research topic that illustrates applications of themes already dealt with in their course. By the end of this subject, students specifically gain experience in critical thinking and analysis of a particular topic, working as part of a team, organisational skills and verbal and written skills. Assessment elements for this subject include a formal thesis, a conference-style paper, an oral presentation and poster. Students are also given an individual mark by the supervisor for their efforts in the project.

Faculty: Faculty of Science, Tech & Engineering

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: John Russell

Available to Study Abroad Students: No

Subject year level: Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Exchange Students: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: CIV4INA

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: CIV4INV

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: John Russell

Class requirements

Independent Research
Five 1.0 hours independent research per week and delivered via face-to-face.
"This subject is similar to an honours subject in a science degree. The 5 hours/week requirement is a nominal specification for the subject. Students work independently on their project, and maintain regular contact with their supervisors."

Assessments

Assessment elementComments%
Conference-style paper (5 pages) for seminar proceedings10
Investigation Report (< 60 pages excl. Appendices)75
PosterAt the end of CIV4INB the entire body of work from CIV4INA and CIV4INB will be evaluated and the student provided with one mark and grade under a weighted marking scheme.5
Seminar presentation (15 mins per team)10