Course Objective

Learning to prepare and conduct a research project and to write a
scientific report thereof at the academic Master's level. In both
practical conduct and writing the student should demonstrate his or her:
• advanced knowledge and understanding of the field, thus providing a
basis or opportunity for originality in developing and applying ideas;
• problem solving abilities in new or unfamiliar environments within
broader contexts;
• ability to integrate knowledge and to handle complexity;
• ability to clearly communicate conclusions, and the knowledge and
rationale underpinning these, to specialist and non-specialist
audiences.

Course Content

Research project in the master's specialisation Solid Earth:
approximately 2 weeks
preparation, 8 weeks research, 8 weeks report writing.

Teaching Methods

Fieldwork or lab analysis or work placement. Following field or lab
research or work placement, the student must present and document
his/her results in a written report and present results orally.

Method of Assessment

Written report and oral presentation.

Additional Information

Please note that from the 2016-2017 Academic year onwards,
this course was replaced by the Research Project Geology and
Geochemistry (AM_1187) course

Custom Course Registration

New subscriptions to this course are not possible. The course has been superseded by the course Research Project Geology and Geochemistry (AM_1187)