MINOR THESIS
GER5THA
2014
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students plan, conduct and report on an original research project that addresses a significant research issue. Under supervision, students are required to conduct a planned study, select and conduct appropriate analysis and write a thesis of 15,000 words. Enrolment is through GER5THA (Semester 1), GER5THB (Semester 2), GER5THC (Semester 1) and GER5THD (Semester 2) (each 15 credit points). The Minor Thesis is supported by a research supervisor from The Lincoln Centre for Research on Ageing and by attendance at a series of training workshops.
Faculty: Faculty of Health Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Angela Herd
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Melbourne, 2014, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolment: Yes
Maximum enrolment size: N/A
Enrolment information:
Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Angela Herd
Class requirements
Supervisor Consultation
One 3.0 hours supervisor consultation per week and delivered via blended.
"Equivalent to 39 hours class contact."
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % |
|---|---|---|
| one 15,000-word thesis | By the end of the student's candidature he or she will have submitted a 15,000 word thesis. The thesis is assessed by two examiners external to the University | 100 |