Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Lecturer, Convenor
April Abbott
Contact via email
12 Wally's Walk, Level 3
By appointment
Lecturer
Katherine Dafforn
By appointment
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Credit points |
Credit points
3
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
39cp at 100 level or above
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
6cp from (BIOL373 or GEOS309 or ENVE301 or ENVS301)
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
In this interdisciplinary capstone unit students consolidate their learning across the biology, earth and environmental science subjects that comprise the Bachelor of Marine Science degree and prepare themselves for appropriate transition to the next stage of their careers. This involves active reflection on prior learning, building and articulating a positive self-understanding, exploring opportunities, clarifying goals, acquiring adequate employability and workplace skills, and building linkages with professional communities and industries. A series of activities including guest speakers will facilitate students' reflection on their studies and desires for their own career paths. The course also covers key topics such as communicating science, the publication and review process, research ethics, and career pathways.
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Information about important academic dates including deadlines for withdrawing from units are available at https://www.mq.edu.au/study/calendar-of-dates
On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Research Proposal | 20% | No | Week 4 |
Notebook | 10% | No | Week 8 |
Data Report | 20% | No | Week 10 |
Professional Online Profile | 15% | No | 12 |
Final Presentation | 25% | No | Week 13 |
Reflective Journal | 10% | No | Week 13 |
Due: Week 4
Weighting: 20%
Students will write a research proposal prior to field work.
Due: Week 8
Weighting: 10%
Students will keep a field and laboratory notebook to document their research project.
Due: Week 10
Weighting: 20%
Students will summarise their research results into a written report.
Due: 12
Weighting: 15%
Students will build a professional online presence in stages throughout the unit.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 25%
Students will give an oral presentation on their research projects.
Due: Week 13
Weighting: 10%
Students will complete a reflection on their experience of planning and executing a research project and how that experience has informed their future plans.
This unit will require a one day field trip, field supplies will be provided but students will need field work appropriate clothing. No textbook is required for this unit. Regular announcements and resources will be provided via the iLearn site.
The mandatory field work for this unit will take place on Sunday 25th August.
Macquarie University policies and procedures are accessible from Policy Central (https://staff.mq.edu.au/work/strategy-planning-and-governance/university-policies-and-procedures/policy-central). Students should be aware of the following policies in particular with regard to Learning and Teaching:
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Macquarie University students have a responsibility to be familiar with the Student Code of Conduct: https://students.mq.edu.au/study/getting-started/student-conduct
Results published on platform other than eStudent, (eg. iLearn, Coursera etc.) or released directly by your Unit Convenor, are not confirmed as they are subject to final approval by the University. Once approved, final results will be sent to your student email address and will be made available in eStudent. For more information visit ask.mq.edu.au or if you are a Global MBA student contact globalmba.support@mq.edu.au
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