CH5105 - Thesis - Environmental Chemistry

Credit points:	18
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 2
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Available to postgraduate students completing the Master of Science degree in environmental chemistry by coursework and research.

Candidates may spend from one to two years working on a research project in marine chemistry, environmental chemistry, marine pollution, chemical oceanography, environmental analytical chemistry and environmental geochemistry. The research topic will be selected after consultation with the environmental chemistry course coordinator and the appropriate supervisor. Candidates will be required to write a thesis of no more than 120 pages that describes their work and will be required to present a seminar to staff and students.

Learning Outcomes

• to train students in the basic principles of research in environmental chemistry.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments;
• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations;
• The ability to define and to solve problems in at least one discipline area;
• A coherent and disciplined body of skills, knowledge, values and professional ethics in at least one discipline area;
• The ability to learn independently and in a self-directed manner;
• A commitment to lifelong learning and intellectual development.

Prerequisites:

Consult HoS

Availabilities
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Census Date 06-May-2005

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