300241 v.2 Bachelor of Science (Geophysics) (Honours)
BSc(Hons)(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 043271K
Registered 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 and Regulations for Honours degrees (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 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 controller 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 Headof 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 vital study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| 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 | 3.0 | 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# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | 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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: November 2, 2004
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