Postgraduate Course: Thesis, Project and Dissertation (PGGE11145)
Course Outline
| School | School of Geosciences |
College | College of Science and Engineering |
| Course type | Dissertation |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits | 60 |
| Home subject area | Postgraduate Courses (School of GeoSciences) |
Other subject area | Postgrad Research Courses (School of GeoSciences) |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | Project work in related area of exploration geophysics work lasting for at least 3 months.
Projects can be field or laboratory-based, or jointly with industry or other research institute; project normally lasted for three months and longer project have to be agreed with course leader and project supervisor. The final deliverables include a thesis, a seminar, poster presentation or power-point presentation, as well as the final viva. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | None. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
| Not being delivered |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
On completion of this project, the students should achieved the following learning outcomes:
* Ability to conduct geophysics work independently
* Ability to write a scientific and project report
* Ability to present and discuss one?s own work to a wide audience
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Assessment Information
| 100% continuous assessment. |
Special Arrangements
| None |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
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| Study Abroad |
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| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords | Dissertation |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Dr Mark Chapman
Tel: (0131 6)50 8521
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Course secretary | Mrs Christine Wilson
Tel: (0131 6)50 4866
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