792-267 Special Studies in Nat Res Management I

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Subject Description

The objective of these subjects to assist participants to:

• acquire specialist skills appropriate to an area of study;

• develop greater depth or breadth of knowledge in an area of study;

• develop industry contact in the area of special study.

A proposed study program of a previously approved study area, must be devised with a specific lecturer and approved by the subject coordinator. The program must demonstrate - availability of expertise within VCAH or from industry to provide guidance, feasibility of the study within the constraints of resources and time, necessity of the study to the student's overall academic objectives, limits of the study in topics and depth of study, industry input necessary to complete the study (people, time and resources), level of academic rigour appropriate to Semester 3 and/or Semester 4 studies.

Assessment

Completion of a negotiated learning contract equivalent to a 5000 word assignment.