Bachelor of Science (Honours) (Environment and Marine Science)

Curtin University

This honours program enables you to build on the knowledge obtained in your undergraduate science degree. As well as studying units in your chosen discipline – applied geology, chemistry, computer science, environment and agriculture, geographic information science, mathematical sciences, physics or geophysics – you'll examine academic research methodology and enhance your analytical skills and innovative ideas. You'll also complete a supervised research project and present an honours dissertation. Students will conduct an independent research project in the discipline(s) of environmental and marine science under the guidance of an academic supervisor, resulting in the preparation, submission, presentation and defense of a dissertation. Students will develop research, technical, professional and communication skills relevant to biological research, along with specialised discipline knowledge through a process of inquiry. Completing their dissertation will involve critical review of scientific literature, the formulation of research questions and hypotheses, selection of appropriate methodology and experimental design, social and ethical consideration of the research process collection, analysis and interpretation of scientific data, and effective scientific writing to produce a professional-standard manuscript.What you'll learnhave demonstrated knowledge and understanding in a field of study that is at a level that is informed by knowledge of the forefront of the field of study, within a research contextcan apply their knowledge and understanding in a manner that indicates a professional approach to their work or vocation, and have competencies demonstrated through devising and sustaining arguments (to both specialist and non-specialist audiences) and solving advanced problems within their field of studyunderstand the constructs of the scientific method and apply these principles in communicating new knowledge, including using digital technologiescan gather and interpret relevant research data to inform judgements that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues, including being aware of the diversity of international perspectives associated with the sciences, and how these impact upon the practice of scienceunderstand the global and cultural issues within their chosen area of study and how these impact on the practice of their professiondisplay a very high standard of professional behaviour, including effective time management, both independently and as a team member

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