Overview

This unit allows you to devote yourself to a major research project during third year. The project may involve field and/or laboratory work and will introduce you to current research in Earth, Atmospheric, or Environmental sciences. The project will develop independent study, problem solving, data generation, data analysis, and report … For more content click the Read More button below.

Offerings

S1-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
SSA-02-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS

Rules

Enrolment Rule

Contacts

Chief Examiner(s)

Professor Roberto Weinberg

Unit Coordinator(s)

Professor Roberto Weinberg

Notes

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Scheduled teaching activities and/or workload information are subject to change in response to COVID-19, please check your Unit timetable and Unit Moodle site for more details.

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.

Generate, manipulate, and interpret data relevant to Earth, Atmospheric, or Environmental Sciences;

2.

Review and critically evaluate the scientific literature within the discipline;

3.

Conduct independent research, including defining research questions and developing research methodology;

4.

Analyse and explain the broader scientific and social aspects of research in their chosen field;

5.

Present the outcomes of a research project both orally and in written form.

Assessment summary

Oral presentation: 10%

Literature review: 15%

Project report: 65%

Supervisor's assessment of project planning, conduct and development: 10%

Workload requirements

Workload

Other unit costs

Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Additional unit costs

The projects are diverse and vary with each supervisor depending on the project itself but it is expected that the supervisor will provide the necessary resources, these might include:
* Access to software
*Analytical costs
*Basic field or excursion costs (transport and accomodation)

Availability in areas of study

Atmospheric sciences
Earth science
Geographical science