Unit convenor and teaching staff |
Unit convenor and teaching staff
Fleur Ponton
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Credit points |
Credit points
20
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Prerequisites |
Prerequisites
Admission to MConBiol and 20cp from 8000-level Biology units
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Corequisites |
Corequisites
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Co-badged status |
Co-badged status
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Unit description |
Unit description
This unit enables the student to acquire experience in conservation practice by undertaking an internship under academic supervision, or in conjunction with a private or public organisation within the conservation sector. The possible topics for the internship are broad in scope as long as work is associated with the conservation of biodiversity. Students must organise their project and supervisor well before commencing this unit. Learning in this unit enhances student understanding of global challenges identified by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) Life on Land |
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On successful completion of this unit, you will be able to:
To pass this unit you need to achieve a total mark equal to or greater than 50% across all assessments.
Late assessment submission penalty: Unless a Special Consideration request has been submitted and approved, a 5% penalty (of the total possible mark of the task) will be applied for each day a written report or presentation not submitted, up until the 7th day (including weekends). After the 7th day, a grade of ‘0’ will be awarded even if the assessment is submitted. The submission time for all uploaded assessments is 11:55 pm. A 1-hour grace period will be provided to students who experience a technical concern. For any late submission of time-sensitive tasks, such as scheduled assessments/presentations, please apply for Special Consideration.
The Special Consideration Policy aims to support students who have been impacted by short-term circumstances or events that are serious, unavoidable and significantly disruptive, and which may affect their performance in assessment. Written Assessments: If you experience circumstances or events that affect your ability to complete the written assessments in this unit on time, please inform the convenor and submit a Special Consideration request through ask.mq.edu.au
Name | Weighting | Hurdle | Due |
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Project proposal | 10% | No | 17/03/2025 |
Poster | 15% | No | 12/05/2025 |
Supervisor Report | 25% | No | 09/06/2025 |
Internship Report | 50% | No | 09/06/2025 |
Assessment Type 1: Design Task
Indicative Time on Task 2: 5 hours
Due: 17/03/2025
Weighting: 10%
Develop a short proposal explaining the work that you will undertake
Assessment Type 1: Poster
Indicative Time on Task 2: 10 hours
Due: 12/05/2025
Weighting: 15%
Develop a poster outlining your project and methodology.
Assessment Type 1: Performance
Indicative Time on Task 2: 0 hours
Due: 09/06/2025
Weighting: 25%
Supervisors will provide a report on student performance, progress, abilities acquired and attendance throughout placement.
Assessment Type 1: Report
Indicative Time on Task 2: 45 hours
Due: 09/06/2025
Weighting: 50%
Describe the full internship in the form of a report or scientific paper
1 If you need help with your assignment, please contact:
2 Indicative time-on-task is an estimate of the time required for completion of the assessment task and is subject to individual variation
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Unit information based on version 2025.04 of the Handbook