Online Courses Handbook 2003

193904 v.4 Master of Science (Geophysics)

MSc(Curtin)

Introduction
The course format is directly comparable to the Postgraduate Diploma. It is only open to persons who already have an honours degree or equivalent. As such it is particularly suited to senior geophysicists who wish to become familiar with recent geophyiscal developments. The course work elements must be new to the student and are selected in consulation with the Head of Department. A minor project with a formal report is required.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Entrance to the course is either directly from the Honours course, with a minimum of a lower second class, or from the Postgraduate Diploma in Geophysics. Students may be required to take additional background units, all of which must be passed with a superior aggregate. The Head of Department will determine if such units are required.

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

Duration and Availability
The course is one year full-time or two years part-time.

Course Organisation
The course structure is comprised of the following - Advanced Studies in Geophysics: one to four full units, Advanced Geophysics Workshop/Project: two to six full units, Background Studies - maximum of two full units, Electives - maximum of three full units (in consultation with Course Coordinator). A compulsory dissertation unit is chosen in consultation with the Course Coordinator 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
The Commonwealth Public Service Board accepts the Master of Science in Geophysics as satisfying it's requirements for appointment as a professional geophysicists. A degree in geophysics satisfies the academic requirements for membership of The Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists, The Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy, The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (USA) and the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers.

Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure Hrs/Wk Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 100.0

100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 100.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

6789 v.4 Geophysics Project 640 2.0 12.5

6790 v.4 Geophysics Project 641 2.0 12.5

10360 v.2 Geophysics 601 2.0 25.0

10361 v.2 Geophysics 602 2.0 25.0

10362 v.2 Geophysics 603 2.0 25.0

10363 v.2 Geophysics 604 4.0 25.0

10364 v.2 Geophysics 605 4.0 25.0

10365 v.2 Geophysics 606 4.0 25.0

10366 v.2 Geophysics 607 4.0 25.0

10367 v.2 Geophysics 608 4.0 25.0

10368 v.2 Geophysics 609 4.0 25.0

10369 v.2 Geophysics Project 642 4.0 25.0

10370 v.2 Geophysics Project 643 4.0 25.0

10371 v.2 Geophysics Project 644 8.0 50.0

10372 v.2 Geophysics Project 645 8.0 50.0

10373 v.2 Geophysics Project 646 12.0 75.0

10375 v.2 Geophysics Project 648 16.0 100.0

10377 v.2 Geophysics Workshop 621 4.0 25.0

10378 v.2 Geophysics Workshop 622 4.0 25.0

10379 v.2 Geophysics Workshop 623 4.0 25.0

10380 v.2 Geophysics Workshop 624 4.0 25.0

305070 v.1 Geophysics 600 2.0 25.0

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