306433 v.1 Bachelor of Science (Honours)

BSc(Hons)(Curtin)

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Introduction
This honours course extends knowledge or research as it applies in one of the range of science fields taught by Curtin College of Higher Education at the Kalgoorlie Campus, and demonstrates this through undertaking a supervised research project and the presentation of a dissertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Refer to Admission in Honours Degree Programs and Regulations for Honours Degree in the General Information section of the Curtin Courses Handbook. Only students with outstanding performance in undergraduate study will be considered for entry to the honours program. Students intending to apply for entry must have achieved a minimum course weighted average of at least 65 per cent or higher, although some courses require at least 70 per cent or higher. Candidates should inform the Course Coordinator of an intention to apply for entry to the honours program prior to or immediately after the conclusion of undergraduate study.

Duration and Availability
The course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study and is available through Curtin College of Higher Education at the Kalgoorlie Campus in both semesters.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Full Year
306414	v.1		Science Honours Dissertation 401	10.0	100.0
					100.0
Year 1 Semester 1
306424	v.1		Science Literature Review 401	5.0	25.0
306426	v.1		Science Research Project Design 401	5.0	25.0
					50.0
Year 1 Semester 2
306427	v.1		Science Seminar 402	5.0	25.0
306429	v.1		Science Research Statistics 402	5.0	25.0
					50.0