Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Natural Sciences

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

    Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
  • Unit Code

    EMP7200
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    1
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    0
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

The study for, and submission of, the Doctor of Philosophy Thesis.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Completed the study for their Doctor of Philosophy thesis.
  2. Demonstrated the ability to systematically collect research data.
  3. Prepared their Doctor of Philosophy thesis.
  4. Submitted their Doctor of Philosophy thesis.

Unit Content

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

Additional Learning Experience Information

As a 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
Thesis(Satisfactory progress)
Thesis(Marginal progress)
Thesis(Fail).

Text References

  • Please refer to the Faculty of Computing, Health and Science Student Research Journey web-page: http://www.ecu.edu.au/faculties/computing-health-and-science/research-activity/research-skills-support/student-research-journeys/postgraduate-research-journey
  • Roberts, C. M. (2004). The dissertation journey: A practical and comprehensive guide to planning, writing, and defending your dissertation. California: Corwin Press.
  • Pechenik, J. A. (2010). A short guide to writing about biology (8th ed.). New Jersey, USA: Pearson Education Inc.

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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Faculty of Health, Engineering and Science

School: Natural Sciences

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

    Doctor of Philosophy Thesis
  • Unit Code

    EMP7200
  • Year

    2015
  • Enrolment Period

    2
  • Version

    1
  • Credit Points

    0
  • Full Year Unit

    N
  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus
    Online

Description

The study for, and submission of, the Doctor of Philosophy Thesis.

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Completed the study for their Doctor of Philosophy thesis.
  2. Demonstrated the ability to systematically collect research data.
  3. Prepared their Doctor of Philosophy thesis.
  4. Submitted their Doctor of Philosophy thesis.

Unit Content

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

Additional Learning Experience Information

As a 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
Thesis(Satisfactory progress)
Thesis(Marginal progress)
Thesis(Fail).

Text References

  • Please refer to the Faculty of Computing, Health and Science Student Research Journey web-page: http://www.ecu.edu.au/faculties/computing-health-and-science/research-activity/research-skills-support/student-research-journeys/postgraduate-research-journey
  • Roberts, C. M. (2004). The dissertation journey: A practical and comprehensive guide to planning, writing, and defending your dissertation. California: Corwin Press.
  • Pechenik, J. A. (2010). A short guide to writing about biology (8th ed.). New Jersey, USA: Pearson Education Inc.

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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