300241 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Geophysics) (Honours)

BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 043271K
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year

Introduction

This course aims to extend students' knowledge of current academic research methodology as it is applied in the field of geophysics and to demonstrate this through the conduct of a supervised research project and preparation of an honours dissertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs (General Information section).

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availabilty

This course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

The course structure is a combination of the following: advanced studies in Geophysics - one to four full units. Advanced geophysics workshop - up to four full units. Honours dissertation - two to four full units. Background studies - up to two full units. A dissertation unit is chosen in consultation with the course coodinator or Head of Department. The optional units listed are only an example of units that can be taken. Other units are available following consultation with the course coordinator or Head of Department.

Professional Recognition

This course is accredited by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy. An honours degree in Geophysics satisfies the academic requirements for membership to the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (USA), the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers, and the Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
302610	v.3	Geophysics 421 - Theoretical Geophysics	2.0	12.5
302615	v.3	Geophysics Workshop 423 - Seismic Processing	5.0	25.0
302626	v.3	Geophysics 431 - Near Surface and Engineering Physics	2.5	12.5
310049	v.1	Geophysics Honours Dissertation 494 Part A	4.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
302618	v.3	Geophysics 426 - Borehole Geophysics	2.0	12.5
302624	v.3	Geophysics 424 - Seismic Interpretation	5.0	25.0
302627	v.3	Geophysics 432 - Advanced Electromagnetics and Potential Fields	2.0	12.5
310050	v.1	Geophysics Honours Dissertation 494 Part B	4.0	25.0
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		25.0
				100.0
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 1			Hrs/Wk	Credit
302560	v.2	Geology 411 - Petroleum Geology	2.0	12.5
302612	v.3	Geophysics 425 - Rock Physics	2.0	12.5
302664	v.2	Geophysics 420 - (Specialised Topic)	2.0	12.5
302670	v.2	Geophysics 433 - Geophysics Applied to Mineral Exploration	2.0	12.5
302683	v.2	Geophysics 465 (Specialised Topic)	4.0	25.0
303863	v.2	Geological Remote Sensing 401	2.0	12.5
4536	v.5	Geographic Information Systems 181	4.0	25.0
4940	v.3	Geoscience Professional Practice 401	2.0	12.5
Optional Units to Select from in Year 1 Semester 2			Hrs/Wk	Credit
302665	v.2	Geophysics 422 - Seismic Modelling and Amplitude Variation with Offset	2.0	12.5
302669	v.2	Geophysics 430 - (Specialised Topic)	2.0	12.5
302671	v.2	Geophysics 434 - Inverse Theory and Applications	2.0	12.5
302684	v.2	Geophysics 466 - (Specialised Topic)	4.0	25.0
303876	v.2	Geology 422 - Ore Deposit Geology	3.0	12.5
310536	v.1	Geophysics Workshop 422 - 3D Seismic Processing	3.0	12.5
3496	v.8	Environmental Geoscience 302	5.0	25.0

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 1		Y
2010	Bentley Campus	Semester 2		Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.