Bachelor of Geology (Honours) [End-on]

Information valid for students commencing in 2015.

Course code	56009
Version	2
Course type	Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8)
Division	Tropical Environments and Societies

Award Requirements

Course pre-requisites	Completion of an AQF Level 7 Bachelor Degree in a discipline cognate to the proposed area of research, (or qualifications recognised by the Division as equivalent); and Achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across their bachelor degree, with credits or better in specific discipline areas.
Minimum English language proficiency requirements	Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.
Additional selection requirements	Entry to the program is by invitation of the College Dean
Special admission requirements	Nil

Credit points	24 credit points as per course structure
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Course learning outcomes	Graduates of the Bachelor of Geology (Honours) at James Cook University will be able to: Integrate and apply a coherent and advanced body of theoretical and technical knowledge and skills, with depth in the underlying principles and concepts in the discipline of Geology Generate, analyse, synthesise and evaluate data and evidence to identify and provide solutions to complex problems with intellectual independence Communicate knowledge, data, arguments and research findings clearly and coherently to a variety of audiences through advanced English language, numeracy and technological skills Apply knowledge of research principles, methods, techniques and tools to plan and execute project work and/or a piece of research and scholarship with some independence Critically review regulatory requirements, ethical principles and, where appropriate, cultural frameworks, to work effectively, responsibly and safely in research contexts.

Select full-time or part-time honours

EA4401:12 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part 1 of 2)

EA4402:12 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part 2 of 2)

EA4501:06 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part-Time) (Part 1 of 4)

EA4502:06 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part-Time) (Part 2 of 4)

EA4503:06 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part-Time) (Part 3 of 4)

EA4504:06 Honours in Earth and Environmental Science (Part-Time) (Part 4 of 4)

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or 2 years part-time
Maximum time to complete	2 years
Maximum leave of absence	Nil

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	No
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Nil
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Award title	BACHELOR OF GEOLOGY (HONOURS)
Approved abbreviation	BGeol(Hons)
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Not applicable - this course does not have majors
Exit with lesser award	Not applicable
Course articulation	Not applicable