Undergraduate - UnitESC4100 - Earth sciences research project

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36 points, SCA Band 2, 0.750 EFTSL

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Level	Undergraduate
Faculty	Faculty of Science
Organisational Unit	School of Geosciences
Offered	Clayton Full year 2013 (Day) Clayton Second semester to First semester 2013 (Day)
Coordinator(s)	Associate Professor Louis Moresi

Synopsis

The project fosters independent work and problem-solving abilities. The results of the research project are written up in a thesis and reported in a seminar.

Outcomes

On completion of this unit students will be able to:

Conduct an independent research project in geosciences, including project planning, time management, and goal development;

Describe the current research in one or more disciplines that will fit them for future research or employment;

Communicate orally and in written form;

Explain OHS and risk management as it pertains to geosciences research;

Effectively and critically review the scientific literature.

Assessment

Written report and research essay (up to 3000 words): 100%

Chief examiner(s)

Associate Professor Louis Moresi

Prerequisites

24 points of level three ESC units, including at least 12 points from ESC3201, ESC3411 or ESC3421

Co-requisites

ESC4200