An independent Geology dissertation. Students will co-design a dissertation project in conjunction with staff. They will plan and implement a project consisting of independent research in the form of field, spatial or numerical analysis, modelling, or other research techniques. They will address a research question and present their findings.

An independent dissertation conducted in part of Semester 1 and part of Semester 2.

EARTH4003 - Independent Geological Mapping

EARTH4079P - Independent Geological Mapping Dissertation (previous version)

Dissertation Portfolio

The aims of this course are:

■ To develop a research question and conduct independent research to test a hypothesis

■ To plan, conduct and report on an independent study, that can use any combination of field, spatial and numerical methods and analyses to address the research question

■ To further develop transferable presentation, integration and adaptability skills required by graduates for both postgraduate study and for the commercial and industrial environment.

By the end of this course students will be able to:

■ Conduct independent research to test a hypothesis

■ Collect and/or record data and integrate, process, interpret and discuss as appropriate to address a research question

■ Critically assess uncertainty around data

■ Synthesise findings by writing a technical-style report

■ Present and discuss the research undertaken

■ Critically reflect on their work and academic practice

Students must submit at least 75% by weight of the components (including examinations) of the course's summative assessment.