Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 190)
Environmental Science subject : Prev:600-301 | Search | Help
Credit points: 12.5
Coordinator: Dr C R Lawrence
Prerequisite: 600-201 Physical Environment; 600-202 Introduction to Environmental Issues and 600-301 Problem solving in Environmental Science
Contact: 80 hours of laboratory and filed work, including 10 hours of tutorials
Timetable: Second semester
Objectives:
On completion of this subject students should:
- have completed an integrated research project in environmental science through working in small multi-disciplinary groups;
- have developed the ability to present publicly results of environmental science research.
Content:
Students will undertake an original investigation of an environmental problem, working in small groups. The project will involve field or laboratory observation, accessing of data bases, and a literature review of an approved topic. All projects will emphasize the interaction between the physical and biological environments.
Assessment:
Individual's contribution toward the group project (15 per cent), a written report of 3000 to 5,000 words (70 per cent) and oral presentations before an audience of students and teaching staff (15 per cent).
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Science (Volume 4 page 190)
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