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Research School of Earth Sciences · ANU College of Science and Medicine
The course is a specific research project under the supervision of a research scientist at ANU or at an affiliated research institute. The research project consists of data gathering using appropriate state-of-the-art techniques and evaluation and interpretation of the data in the context of relevant theory and concepts. Students identify a supervisor for their project after discussion with the Masters convenor.
The research project will be assessed after the first year of enrolment (mid-term assessment) and at the completion of the research project. Both assessments will consist of a Research log/lab book, and
Learning outcomes 1, 3
Seminar, and
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Written report on the research project
Learning outcomes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
This can be taken as a variable unit course depending on the conceptual difficulty and research orientation as arranged between the student, convenor and supervisor before enrolling. The research project will be normally completed over 2 or more consecutive semesters.
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