School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Master Thesis
  • Unit Code

    ASP6200
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    0
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Mary Christine BOYCE

Description

The study for, and submission of, the Masters thesis.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from ASP5114

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse, interpret and synthesise data.
  2. Identify learning needs and work effectively with their appointed supervisor/s.
  3. Produce a thesis.
  4. Synthesise research findings.
  5. Systematically collect research data.

Unit Content

  1. As indicated by the research and the learning needs of the students.
  2. The preparation and submission of the Masters thesis.
  3. The presentation of a seminar on the area of study as required.
  4. The study for the Masters thesis.

Additional Learning Experience Information

In this research unit, the student is expected to work with a nominated Principal Supervisor and Co-Supervisor. Students will also be expected to make extensive use of library, internet, and other university resources in the development of their research proposal. The student and supervisors will agree on progress review dates, and on draft submission dates.

Assessment

GS3 GRADING SCHEMA 3 Used for research or project units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
ThesisSatisfactory Progress
ThesisMarginal Progress
ThesisFail

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Science

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Master Thesis
  • Unit Code

    ASP6200
  • Year

    2017
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    2
  • Credit Points

    0
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
  • Unit Coordinator

    A/Prof Mary Christine BOYCE

Description

The study for, and submission of, the Masters thesis.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 units from ASP5114

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse, interpret and synthesise data.
  2. Identify learning needs and work effectively with their appointed supervisor/s.
  3. Produce a thesis.
  4. Synthesise research findings.
  5. Systematically collect research data.

Unit Content

  1. As indicated by the research and the learning needs of the students.
  2. The preparation and submission of the Masters thesis.
  3. The presentation of a seminar on the area of study as required.
  4. The study for the Masters thesis.

Additional Learning Experience Information

In this research unit, the student is expected to work with a nominated Principal Supervisor and Co-Supervisor. Students will also be expected to make extensive use of library, internet, and other university resources in the development of their research proposal. The student and supervisors will agree on progress review dates, and on draft submission dates.

Assessment

GS3 GRADING SCHEMA 3 Used for research or project units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescription
ThesisSatisfactory Progress
ThesisMarginal Progress
ThesisFail

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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