Overview
This course is taken three times over three consecutive terms, and forms the research project component of the Masters of Physical Oceanography 8518. The three instances of the course each form part of the one project.
For the research project component, a student will undertake independent study in the appropriate … For more content click the Read More button below.
The written report will be assessed on four major areas:
expositionliterature coveragecritical analysis and insightoriginality
The weighting of these components will depend on the type of report, as determined by discussion between the student and supervisor(s) when the topic is chosen. All theses are expected to address all four areas.
Two academic staff members will assess the thesis. The supervisor(s) are expected to provide a report on the thesis but they may not be one of the two markers.
The written thesis mark will account for 90% of the final grade; the oral presentation for the other 10%. The final mark awarded will be decided at specially convened meetings. Students will receive a marker's report on their written thesis, outlining how the final mark was decided and possibly listing errors that ought to be corrected.
Conditions for Enrolment
Enrolled in 8518 Master of Physical Oceanography
Course Attributes
Multi-Term Course
Delivery
Independent research - Standard (usually weekly or fortnightly)
Fees
Type | Amount |
---|---|
Commonwealth Supported Students (if applicable) | $1119 |
Domestic Students | $4740 |
International Students | $6540 |
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