Learning Outcomes

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

1. Plan and engage in a chosen Earth Science research topic;
2. Keep accurate and detailed records of work undertaken, including literature review, lab or field work;
3. Work constructively with active researchers on real research problems;
4. Critically evaluate their own work and results, as well as results reported in the literature; and
5. Communicate research concepts and contexts clearly and effectively both in writing and orally.
   

Indicative Assessment

1. Written Proposal (10% LO 1-3) (10) [LO null]
2. Seminar/Oral Presentation (20% LO 4, 5) (20) [LO null]
3. Written Report (70% LO 1-5) (70) [LO null]

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Workload

Students will work closely with their supervisor on the research topic and typically have 30 hours of supervised work, 30 hours of individual work and 70 hours to produce the oral presentation and the report.

Inherent Requirements

Not applicable

Requisite and Incompatibility

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

Assumed Knowledge

Bachelor Degree

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