66856 Honours (Geoscience) 1

Study in this subject is designed to enhance skills and knowledge in undertaking scientific research in geology. The subject comprises 12 credit points of electives in a specialist field and a 36-credit-point equivalent individual research project where the student, under supervision, defines a problem in an area of interest, and then collects, analyses and interprets data to solve this problem. Students learn to define objectives and aims, work to available time and resources, use appropriate research methods, and critically assess information and to develop complex arguments in detail. The findings of the research project are presented in a structured and integrated thesis which comprises the main assessment component. Research ethics and scientific method are emphasised.

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Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus