121-378 Research Project in Geography and Environmental Studies (Advanced)

Note

All BSc students, except those enrolled in the BA/BSc combined course and the BASc course, can only receive 12.5 points science credit at the 300-level for this subject.

Credit Points

Coordinator

Prerequisites

An advanced level of achievement (i.e. H1 or H2A standard) in at least 50 points of approved 200-level and/or 300-level Geography or Environmental Studies subjects in your home faculty. Students wishing to enrol must obtain written permission from the Head of Department.

Semester

Contact

Subject Description

A special study based on an area of interest arising from one or more of the departmental subjects taken by the student previously or concurrently. Students will gain a thorough understanding of a particular geographical or environmental issue and how it relates to the broader perspective of the relevant discipline. The subject will demonstrate how to research and evaluate a wide range of literature sources for information on the chosen topic; and how to design, carry out and prepare a report which may involve the collection of some primary data.

Assessment

Preparatory essay, 1500 words; study report, 3500 words. Weighting of assessment items will be announced at the beginning of the semester. Hurdle requirement: an oral presentation of up to 15 minutes.