625-497 Earth Sciences Advanced Coursework

Credit Points:

Coordinator:

Prerequisite/s:

Environmental Earth Sciences

At least 37 points of 300-level Geology, including 625-312 and 625-317.

Geology

At least 55 points in 300-level Geology including at least two of 625-311, 625-312, 625-313, 625-314, 625-315, 625-316, 625-317.

Geophysics

At least 30 points in 300-level Geophysics; greater weight will be given to results in Geophysics subjects in considering applications.

Meteorology

At least 50 points in 300-level Meteorology, or a Science degree with a major study in the physical or mathematical sciences. It is not necessary to have studied Meteorology as an undergraduate, however, students commencing at the 400-level will be required to undertake appropriate 300-level Meteorology subjects (at an advanced level). Students should discuss their plans with the Head of the Department.

Corequisite/s:

Objectives:

The Honours program in Earth Sciences is designed to:

• provide an introduction to the process and practice of Earth Science research;

• enable the acquisition of modern research skills in specific subject areas;

• encourage the development of the abilities to think critically and independently, to evaluate information, and to analyse various forms of data;

• improve oral and written communication skills.

Content:

Subject 625-497 comprises:

• two fourth year level courses chosen from those presented in many aspects of Earth Sciences, including basin analysis, economic geology, meteorology, environmental science, geochemistry, climatology, geophysics and structural geology;

• lectures or information sessions in the areas of analytical techniques and equipment, writing tools, Meteorology Laboratory, workshop, crushing and thin sections, computer workstation laboratory, library and map room.

Assessment:

• attendance at information sessions, relevant presentations in the School's seminar program and special lectures.

• each of the (two) fourth year courses will be worth 10% of the total result for Honours as a whole.