792-261 Special Studies in Agriculture I

Credit Points

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Subject Description

The objective of the subject is 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; and

• develop industry contact in an 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 the availability of expertise within the Institute 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; and a level of academic rigour appropriate to Semester 3 and/or Semester 4 studies.

Assessment

792-261 - Completion of a negotiated learning contract equivalent to a 5000 word assignment.