Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 301362

Coordinator Zhonghua Chen Opens in new window

Description In this subject, students will undertake a more in depth investigation of the project undertaken in 301361Industry Project. Students will extend their use of project based methodologies to solve the problem identified in the pre-requisite subject 301361 Industry Project for a protected cropping industry partner. Students will extend their skills in planning, implementing, collecting and analysing data, reporting on the industry project and reflecting on what has been learned in the context of their personal and professional development and how this can be used in future career.

School Science

Discipline Horticulture

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp

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Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject

Pre-requisite(s) HORT 7004

Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:

1. Report regularly on the project to the chosen industry partner and supervisor
2. Review, revise and reflect on the project management milestones
3. Present and analyse the results from the extended industry project
4. Evaluate the research work through application of self-assessment criteria and standards
5. Provide constructive feedback to others through application of peer-assessment criteria and standards
6. Critically review the way the study was undertaken, and reflect on lessons learned about themselves in the role of student researcher
7. Reflect on this project and other work as part of the program to develop plans and tools for future study, research or employment
8. Communicate the project results to the protected cropping industry

Subject Content

1. Developing a full project plan based on Industry Project work.
2. Collecting data
3. Analysing data
4. Report writing and presenting data
5. Presenting a project report
6. Reflecting on learning from undertaking a work place integrated industry project
7. Personal and professional development – including development of critical/reflective abilities, the ability to receive and provide objective feedback

Special Requirements

Legislative pre-requisites

Students need to advise the Subject Coordinator of any changes to the Risk Assessment submitted for subject HORT 7004 Industry Project.  Human Ethics reports will be required as part of this subject where approvals were obtained for these in subject HORT 7004 Industry Project. Other reports may be needed for specific projects.