ERTH4001

ERTH4001: Geoscience Honours Dissertation

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What is ERTH4001 about?

Students will be required to conduct an independent research project in an area of geological, geophysical or spatial sciences under the guidance of a supervisor, resulting in the preparation, submission, presentation and defence of a dissertation; students will develop research, technical and professional and communication skills, research autonomy and specialised knowledge through a process of inquiry involving the formulation of research questions and hypotheses; selection of appropriate methodology and experimental design; ethical consideration of the research process; critical review of scientific literature; effective scientific writing; development of a project proposal, and the preparation of a dissertation.

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Unit details

Credits100

Result TypeGrade/Mark

AreaSchool of Earth and Planetary Sciences (EPS) (1152)

Field of Education010700 Earth Sciences (Narrow Grouping)

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How this unit is taught

Individual Study1 x 40 hours yearly