ENV4100

Honours thesis in environmental science ( 24 points, SCA Band 2, 0.500 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Tony Patti

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Clayton Full year 2005 (Day)
Clayton S2-S1-02 2005 (Day)
Clayton S2-S1 2005 (Day)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (Day)

Synopsis: This unit will allow students to undertake a small independent research project under the supervision of one or more experienced members of the academic staff of the Faculty of Science. The project provide an opportunity for students to develop their problem-solving skills, as well as providing experience in literature review, oral presentation, report-writing, and related skills. Students may also formulate a research topic with the intention of developing their skills in fieldwork, laboratory work, critical literature review, data reduction and analysis, and interaction with an external interested party, such as a cooperating Government department.

Assessment: Written project report (10000-15000 words): 95% + Oral presentation of project: 5%

Prerequisites: by permission of the BEnvSc coordinator