• Code EMSC8701
  • Unit Value 6 to 24 units
  • Offered by Research School of Earth Sciences
  • ANU College ANU Joint Colleges of Science
  • Classification Advanced
     Research
     Specialist
  • Course subject Earth and Marine Science
  • Areas of interest Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Academic career PGRD
  • Course convener
    • Dr Rhodri Davies
  • Mode of delivery In Person
  • Co-taught Course
  • Offered in Summer Session 2018
     First Semester 2018
     Autumn Session 2018
     Winter Session 2018
     Second Semester 2018
     Spring Session 2018
     See Future Offerings
Geology Research Project (EMSC8701)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, students will have the knowledge and skills to:

The nature of this course means that the learning outcomes are very individual and very specific. However, in general, on satisfying the requirements of this course students will have the knowledge and skills to:

1. Plan and engage in an independent and sustained critical investigation and evaluation of a chosen earth science research topic.

2. Systematically identify relevant theory and concepts, relate these to appropriate methodologies and evidence, and draw appropriate conclusions.

3. Keep accurate and detailed records of work undertaken, including literature review, lab or field work.

4. Work constructively with active researchers on real research problems.

5. Critically evaluate their own work and results, as well as results reported in the literature.

6. Communicate research concepts and contexts clearly and effectively both in writing and orally.

Other Information

This course allows a special topic of study for individuals or small groups of Masters level students who wish to gain particular or additional knowledge in a topic in earth science not covered in other courses taught in the School or elsewhere in the University.

 The course will consist of an Earth Science research project. .  The details of the project will be negotiated between the student and the supervisor/s and be approved by the Research School of Earth Science Associate Director of Education.

Indicative Assessment

This will vary depending on the project. Assessment to be agreed to in first 2 weeks of semester.

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Workload

Expected to be approximately 130 hours

Requisite and Incompatibility

You are not able to enrol in this course if you have completed EMSC6801

You will need to contact the Research School of Earth Sciences to request a permission code to enrol in this course.

Fees

Tuition fees are for the academic year indicated at the top of the page.  

If you are a domestic graduate coursework or international student you will be required to pay tuition fees. Tuition fees are indexed annually. Further information for domestic and international students about tuition and other fees can be found at Fees.

Student Contribution Band:
2
Unit value:
6 to 24 units

If you are an undergraduate student and have been offered a Commonwealth supported place, your fees are set by the Australian Government for each course. At ANU 1 EFTSL is 48 units (normally 8 x 6-unit courses). You can find your student contribution amount for each course at Fees.  Where there is a unit range displayed for this course, not all unit options below may be available.

Units EFTSL
6.00 0.12500
7.00 0.14583
8.00 0.16667
9.00 0.18750
10.00 0.20833
11.00 0.22917
12.00 0.25000
13.00 0.27083
14.00 0.29167
15.00 0.31250
16.00 0.33333
17.00 0.35417
18.00 0.37500
19.00 0.39583
20.00 0.41667
21.00 0.43750
22.00 0.45833
23.00 0.47917
24.00 0.50000

Course fees

Domestic International
Domestic fee paying students
Year Fee
2018 $610 per unit
International fee paying students
Year Fee
2018 $860 per unit
Note: Please note that fee information is for current year only.

Offerings, Dates and Class Summary Links

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Class summaries, if available, can be accessed by clicking on the View link for the relevant class number.
2018

Summer Session

Class number Class start date Last day to enrol Census date Class end date Mode Of Delivery Class Summary
1277 01 Jan 2018 19 Jan 2018 19 Jan 2018 31 Mar 2018 In Person N/A
1617 01 Jan 2018 19 Jan 2018 19 Jan 2018 31 Mar 2018 In Person N/A
1618 01 Jan 2018 19 Jan 2018 19 Jan 2018 31 Mar 2018 In Person N/A
1619 01 Jan 2018 19 Jan 2018 19 Jan 2018 31 Mar 2018 In Person N/A

First Semester

Class number Class start date Last day to enrol Census date Class end date Mode Of Delivery Class Summary
2777 19 Feb 2018 27 Feb 2018 31 Mar 2018 25 May 2018 In Person N/A
3976 19 Feb 2018 27 Feb 2018 31 Mar 2018 25 May 2018 In Person N/A
3977 19 Feb 2018 27 Feb 2018 31 Mar 2018 25 May 2018 In Person N/A
3978 19 Feb 2018 27 Feb 2018 31 Mar 2018 25 May 2018 In Person N/A

Autumn Session

Class number Class start date Last day to enrol Census date Class end date Mode Of Delivery Class Summary
5263 01 Apr 2018 20 Apr 2018 20 Apr 2018 30 Jun 2018 In Person N/A
5582 01 Apr 2018 20 Apr 2018 20 Apr 2018 30 Jun 2018 In Person N/A
5583 01 Apr 2018 20 Apr 2018 20 Apr 2018 30 Jun 2018 In Person N/A
5584 01 Apr 2018 20 Apr 2018 20 Apr 2018 30 Jun 2018 In Person N/A

Winter Session

Class number Class start date Last day to enrol Census date Class end date Mode Of Delivery Class Summary
6267 01 Jul 2018 20 Jul 2018 20 Jul 2018 30 Sep 2018 In Person N/A
6624 01 Jul 2018 20 Jul 2018 20 Jul 2018 30 Sep 2018 In Person N/A
6625 01 Jul 2018 20 Jul 2018 20 Jul 2018 30 Sep 2018 In Person N/A
6626 01 Jul 2018 20 Jul 2018 20 Jul 2018 30 Sep 2018 In Person N/A

Second Semester

Class number Class start date Last day to enrol Census date Class end date Mode Of Delivery Class Summary
7739 23 Jul 2018 30 Jul 2018 31 Aug 2018 26 Oct 2018 In Person N/A
9010 23 Jul 2018 30 Jul 2018 31 Aug 2018 26 Oct 2018 In Person N/A
9011 23 Jul 2018 30 Jul 2018 31 Aug 2018 26 Oct 2018 In Person N/A
9012 23 Jul 2018 30 Jul 2018 31 Aug 2018 26 Oct 2018 In Person N/A

Spring Session

Class number Class start date Last day to enrol Census date Class end date Mode Of Delivery Class Summary
9265 01 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018 31 Dec 2018 In Person N/A
9549 01 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018 31 Dec 2018 In Person N/A
9550 01 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018 31 Dec 2018 In Person N/A
9551 01 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018 19 Oct 2018 31 Dec 2018 In Person N/A

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