Courses Handbook 2006 - [Archived]

300241 v.2 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 Availability

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 with 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 Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists and the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers.

Additional Course Expenses

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

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 Full Year Hrs/Wk Credits
10319 v.2   Geophysics Honours Dissertation 493 4.0 50.0
10320 v.2   Geophysics Honours Dissertation 494 4.0 50.0
 
 
Optional units to select from in Year 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
3496 v.6   Geology 312 - Environmental Geology 5.0 25.0
4940 v.3   Geoscience Professional Practice 401 2.0 12.5
9790 v.5   Geology 303 2.0 12.5
11917 v.2   Geology 317 - Structure and Geodynamics 6.0 25.0
11919 v.2   Geology 314 - Regolith Exploration 3.0 12.5
302560 v.2   Geology 411 - Petroleum Geology 2.0 12.5
303863 v.2   Geological Remote Sensing 401 2.0 12.5
303872 v.2   Geology 403 2.0 12.5
303875 v.2   Geology 404 - Geochronology 3.0 12.5
303876 v.2   Geology 422 - Ore Deposit Geology 3.0 12.5
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
302610 v.2   Geophysics 421 2.0 12.5
302611 v.2   Geophysics 423 2.0 12.5
302612 v.2   Geophysics 425 2.0 12.5
302615 v.2   Geophysics Workshop 423 4.0 25.0
302626 v.2   Geophysics 431 2.0 12.5
302628 v.2   Geophysics Workshop 431 4.0 25.0
 
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 2 Hrs/Wk Credits
302617 v.2   Geophysics 424 2.0 12.5
302618 v.2   Geophysics 426 2.0 12.5
302622 v.2   Geophysics Workshop 422 4.0 25.0
302624 v.2   Geophysics Workshop 424 4.0 25.0
302627 v.2   Geophysics 432 2.0 12.5
302629 v.2   Geophysics Workshop 432 4.0 25.0
 
 

Availability

Year Location   All* Internal Partially Online Internal^ External Fully Online#
2006 Bentley Campus Semester 1   Y      
2006 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.



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