UWA Handbooks 2010 - Units

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SCIE8741 FNAS Master of Science Dissertation Part 1 [PG]
SCIE8742 FNAS Master of Science Dissertation Part 2 [PG]
SCIE8743 FNAS Master of Science Dissertation Part 3 [PG]
SCIE8744 FNAS Master of Science Dissertation Part 4 [PG]

Credit 24 points (Parts 1 to 4)
Availability Semester 1, Semester 2
Outcomes Students are able to demonstrate skills in planning, designing, conducting and writing a dissertation on a research project in the relevant field of study. Students are also able to present a seminar on their research.
Content Parts 1 to 4 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the unit.

Students work under supervision to plan, design, conduct and write a dissertation on their own research project in the chosen field of study.
Assessment Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit.
Location UWA (Crawley)
Mode on-campus


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