300212 v.3 Bachelor of Science (Applied Geology) (Honours)
BSc(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 043261A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Introduction
This course enables students to extend knowledge of current academic research methodology as it is applied in the field of geology, and to demonstrate this through undertaking a supervised research project and the preparation of an honours dissertation.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Refer to Admission into Honours Degree Programs (General Information section).
Duration and Availability
This course is one year full-time study and is also available on a part-time basis over two years. Two intakes are offered each year in February and July.
Professional Recognition
This course is formally recognised by the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy as equipping graduates with the skills and knowledge needed in the resources industry. Graduates are eligible for membership of the Geological Society of Australia, the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, the Petroleum Exploration Society of Australia, the Australasian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy and the International Association of Hydrogeologists.
Career Opportunities
Honours graduates have demonstrated an ability to work independently, to plan and implement a scientific investigation, to meet project deadlines, and to communicate information to a professional standard. For this reason, many employers of geoscience professionals in mining, petroleum and related industries have a preference for honours graduates, and some employers will only consider graduates with an honours degree. Completion of an honours degree is also the standard pathway into reearch masters and PhD programs.
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 | |||||
| 302579 | v.3 | Geology Literature Review 402 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313659 | v.1 | Geology Honours Project 491 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313664 | v.1 | Geoscience Professional Practice 401 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| SELECT 1 OPTION | 25.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 313464 | v.1 | Geology Honours Project 492 | 8.0 | 50.0 | |
| 313660 | v.1 | Geology Honours Project 493 | 8.0 | 50.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 312378 | v.1 | Petroleum Geophysics 344 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 313666 | v.1 | Minerals Geoscience 401 | 25.0 | ||
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2011 | 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.
