FET 5660 Supervised Independent Study

Course Specification for FET 5660
1 credit point

This course is designed as a supervised independent study. This means that students working with a member of the academic staff are able to design a course of study appropriate to their particular learning needs and interests. In this course students may undertake one or two types of academic activities: (i) completing an independent reading program in an approved area of interest which leads to the preparation and development of a 2,000 to 5,000 word academic paper, or (ii) completing and documenting a significant project of value in their workplaces and preparing separately a 3,000 to 4,000 word paper that both discusses the relationship of relevant theories to the project processes and outcomes, and reflects on the learning they have achieved through completing the project. This course will operate on the basis of frequent individual consultation and feedback between the student and the staff member nominated as the study supervisor. Before enrolling in the course, students are advised to discuss the nature, processes and anticipated outcomes of the proposed study topic or activity with a Faculty member, who might act as their study supervisor.