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Earth Science Research Project 25 (ERTH90061)

Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)

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The School of Earth Sciences is home to a large and diverse range of research programs. Interests include the solid Earth, the fluid Earth (including our atmosphere and oceans) and processes that operate at the interface between these upon which all life on Planet Earth depends. Current research activities include: Climate Variability and Change, Atmosphere and Ocean Dynamics, Synoptic and Mesoscale Meteorology, Hydrogeology and Aqueous Biogeochemistry, Sedimentary Geology and Palaeontology, Palaeoclimate and Palaeoenvironmental Reconstruction, Thermochronology, Neotectonics and Landscape Evolution, Ore Deposit Geology, Geochemistry and Geochronology, Structural Geology, Tectonics and Geodynamics, Thermodynamics of Metamorphic Systems (THERMOCALC), Geochemistry and Geochronology of Magmatic Systems, Noble Gas Geochronology and Geochemistry, Computer Simulation of Geological and Geophysical Fluid Dynamics, Physics and Chemistry of the Earth's Deep Interior, and Energy: Resources and Futures.

This subject comprises of a major piece of original supervised research on a topic as agreed by the student and their supervisor.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the research project, students should be able to:

  • Synthesise existing literature on a topic of interest and devise an appropriate research project that addresses key outstanding questions in the field;
  • Plan an appropriate program of data acquisition and manipulation (eg, modelling) in order to constrain the questions being addressed;
  • Interpret research results, and explore avenues for further research opportunities beyond the scope of the project;
  • Prepare an oral presentation and written report using scientific arguments to disseminate research results to specialist and non-specialist audiences;

Generic skills

Upon completion of this subject, students should gain the following generic skills:

  • problem-solving skills including the ability to engage with unfamiliar problems, identify relevant solution strategies and conduct research;
  • analytical skills through the ability to construct and express logical arguments and to work in abstract or general terms to increase the clarity and efficiency of analysis;
  • presentation skills, both written and oral; and
  • time management skills: the ability to meet regular deadlines while balancing competing commitments.

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Selection of the Earth Sciences informal specialisation in the GDA-SCI Graduate Diploma in Science (Advanced)

Students are to discuss their proposed project with the stream coordinator and have attained a supervisor who has agreed to supervise the research project.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A literature survey

  • 2000 words
Week 620%

Oral presentation

  • 20 minutes (total)
End of semester20%

A written report

  • 6000 words
During the examination period60%

Last updated: 31 January 2024

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorJosephine Brown
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular meetings as arranged with supervisors.
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024
    Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024
    Census date 3 April 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024
    Assessment period ends21 June 2024

    Semester 1 contact information

    josephine.brown@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorJosephine Brown
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hoursRegular meetings as arranged with supervisors.
    Total time commitment340 hours
    Teaching period22 July 2024 to 20 October 2024
    Last self-enrol date 2 August 2024
    Census date 2 September 2024
    Last date to withdraw without fail20 September 2024
    Assessment period ends15 November 2024

    Semester 2 contact information

    josephine.brown@unimelb.edu.au

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Last updated: 31 January 2024

Further information

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    TypeName
    CourseGraduate Diploma in Science (Advanced)

Last updated: 31 January 2024