EA4300:24
Earth Science Honours
Townsville, Cairns
First and second semester.
Available to students who have completed a BSc from James Cook University in any strand incorporating an Earth Science specialisation other than Geology, or an equivalent qualification from another institution.
Studies may be completed in any Earth Science discipline in which the department has expertise and resources: environmental geochemistry, geochemistry, hydrology, marine science, Quaternary studies and landscape evolution and rehabilitation. Interdisciplinary studies involving departments additional to Earth Science may be formulated as appropriate to the interests of individual students. Candidates may enrol to commence study at the beginning of either first or second semester.
The subject includes:
- a field and/or laboratory based thesis involving original research work;
- a selection of specialist short courses offered in the Department at level 4, specialised reading, discussion and study, which includes the completion of specific assignments.
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