GEOS4003
10 units
4000 level
Course handbook
Description
Presenting Research forms part of the Honours Program for Geoscience. This course allows students to showcase their presentation and communication skills, and knowledge of research process and outcomes. Students will share their findings to a range of audiences, communicating the results of their theoretical and/or experimental work through a Thesis Defence.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate professionalism in presentation of thesis to an audience.
2. Effectively communicate research methods and results to an audience.
3. Structure and formulate responses to questions by written, graphic and oral means.
Content
- Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the chosen thesis topic through a verbal presentation/ discussion.
Assessment items
Thesis: Thesis Defence
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per term
Semester 2 - 2024 - Callaghan
Workshop-1
- Face to Face On Campus 2 hour(s) per term
Course outline
- GEOS4003 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 155.2 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.