Studying online
There are now 2 possible online modes for units:
Units with modes Online timetabled and Online flexible are available for any student to self-enrol and study online.
Click on an offering mode for more details.
Unit Overview
- Description
The Ocean Leadership Research Project is a 12-point project undertaken over two successive semesters. Parts 1 and 2 must be completed to fulfil the requirements of the project. The main objective of the project is to develop a student's independent research and analytical abilities, and their written and oral communication skills. It is expected that the project normally involves original research leading to a publishable paper. Students negotiate a topic within one of the themes of the Master of Ocean Leadership with an academic supervisor. The project can commence in either semester 1 or semester 2.
- Credit
- 6 points
- Offering
(see Timetable) Availability Location Mode Semester 1 UWA (Perth) Face to face Semester 2 UWA (Perth) Face to face - Outcomes
Students are able to (1) develop a research question; (2) formulate a framework to answer the developed research question; (3) practise appropriate methodology to research a problem or test a hypothesis; (4) apply appropriate tools to investigate a research problem; (5) evaluate results to draw appropriate conclusions; (6) critically evaluate relevant literature and other sources of information; (7) communicate clearly, effectively and appropriately using written, oral and visual means in a range of contexts; (8) manage a project to meet outcomes and deadlines; (9) demonstrate initiative, creativity and independence; and (10) conduct themselves in a professional manner.
- Assessment
Indicative assessments in this unit are as follows: (1) oral project proposal (OCEN5511); (2) written progress report (OCEN5511); (3) abstract and seminar (OCEN5512); (4) written final report (OCEN5512); and (5) project management and professional conduct (OCEN5511 (preliminary mark), OCEN5512 (final mark)). Further information is available in the unit outline.
To pass this unit, a student must: (a) achieve an overall mark of 50 per cent or higher for the unit; and (b) achieve the requisite requirements(s) or a mark of 50 per cent or greater, whichever is higher and specified in the unit outline, for the written final report (OCEN5512) component.
Student may be offered supplementary assessment in this unit if they meet the eligibility criteria.
- Unit Coordinator(s)
- Professor Britta Bienen
- Unit rules
- Prerequisites
- 48 points of Level 4/Level 5 units in the Master of Ocean Leadership
- The availability of units in Semester 1, 2, etc. was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change.
- All students are responsible for identifying when they need assistance to improve their academic learning, research, English language and numeracy skills; seeking out the services and resources available to help them; and applying what they learn. Students are encouraged to register for free online support through GETSmart; to help themselves to the extensive range of resources on UWA's STUDYSmarter website; and to participate in WRITESmart and (ma+hs)Smart drop-ins and workshops.
- Visit the Essential Textbooks website to see if any textbooks are required for this Unit. The website is updated regularly so content may change. Students are recommended to purchase Essential Textbooks, but a limited number of copies of all Essential Textbooks are held in the Library in print, and as an ebook where possible. Recommended readings for the unit can be accessed in Unit Readings directly through the Learning Management System (LMS).
- Contact hours provide an indication of the type and extent of in-class activities this unit may contain. The total amount of student work (including contact hours, assessment time, and self-study) will approximate 150 hours per 6 credit points.
Face to face
Predominantly face-to-face. On campus attendance required to complete this unit. May have accompanying resources online.
Online flexible
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit is asynchronous delivery, with NO requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online timetabled
100% Online Unit. NO campus face-to-face attendance is required to complete this unit. All study requirements are online only. Unit includes some synchronous components, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times.
Online Restricted
Not available for self-enrolment. Students access this mode by contacting their student office through AskUWA. 100% Online Unit.
NO campus face-to-face attendance. All study and assessment requirements are online only. Unit includes some timetabled activities, with a requirement for students to participate online at specific times. In exceptional cases (noted in the Handbook) students may be required to participate in face-to-face laboratory classes when a return to UWA’s Crawley campus becomes possible in order to be awarded a final grade.
External
No attendance or regular contact is required, and all study requirements are completed either via correspondence and/or online submission.
Off-campus
Regular attendance is not required, but student attends the institution face to face on an agreed schedule for purposes of supervision and/or instruction.
Multi-mode
Multiple modes of delivery. Unit includes a mix of online and on-campus study requirements. On campus attendance for some activities is required to complete this unit.