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AGRI4103: Plant Production Honours Project A

2023 unit information

Independent research can be a life changing experience. In this unit you will complete a research project in the discipline of Plant Production. Together with your supervisor, you will identify a novel research question and develop a hypothesis. You will then design and carry out experiments to test your hypothesis. In terms of assessment, you will communicate the research plan and findings through written tasks and oral presentations culminating in an (approx 12, 000 word) honours thesis. Successful completion of your Honours will clearly demonstrate that you have mastered significant research and professional skills for either undertaking a PhD or any variety of future careers.

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Study level	Undergraduate
Academic unit	Life and Environmental Sciences Academic Operations
Credit points	6

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Learning outcomes

At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:

LO1. Source, collate, synthesise and critically evaluate information from a range of relevant sources and identify knowledge gaps for investigation.
LO2. Develop a research question with creativity and lateral thinking.
LO3. Use appropriate methodologies to design experiments, and collect and analyse data to investigate a research question.
LO4. Demonstrate a command of relevant disciplinary conceptual and theoretical frameworks.
LO5. Communicate research methodologies and ﬁndings in written and oral form for a scientiﬁc audience.
LO6. Produce independent research which is an original contribution to the discipline.
LO7. Deﬁne the scope of their research project and eﬀectively identify, manage and respond to challenges in research direction, and develop resilience and display intellectual growth.
LO8. Act with integrity in their research practice and professional relationships, working within established ethical and regulatory frameworks.
LO9. Establish collaborative and professional rapport with other students and staﬀ.

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Semester 1 2020	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Semester 2 2020	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Semester 1 2021	Normal day	Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney	Outline unavailable
Semester 1 2021	Normal day	Remote	Outline unavailable
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