civ4inb investigation b
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.
FacultyFaculty of Science, Tech & Engineering
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Russell
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites CIV4INA
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects CIV4INV
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Subject options
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Bendigo, 2014, Semester 2, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJohn 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 element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| Conference-style paper (5 pages) for seminar proceedings | 10 | |
| Investigation Report (< 60 pages excl. Appendices) | 75 | |
| Poster | At 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 |