Geology, Degree Project
The individual project for the Candidate exam aims to give insight and experience in actual scientific methods in the subject of geology.
The independent work aims at giving insight into and experience of scientific work within geology. Planning, analyses and interpretations of the scientific task form a central part. Literature search, scientific report writing and oral presentations of the research results in seminars will be trained. The course provides knowledge and experience both for further academic studies and for employment in industry and the public sector.
The course is given each term and can be started and ended any time during the term. Together with the supervisor/s, the student establishes a project description which needs to be approved by the responsible professor in Geology.
Assessment
Examination includes both a written report and oral presentation of a scientific work in Geology, and assessment of experimental and/or field-related skills.
The course literature will be based on scientific articles and reports and will be provided by the supervisor/s and searched for by the student.
As you prepare for your dissertation, it may be helpful to look at previous student work. These examples are available for those seeking inspiration or a better understanding of how such projects can be structured and presented.
Course leader
Alasdair Skelton (Professor of Geochemistry and petrology)
alasdair.skelton@geo.su.se
08-16 47 50
Student counsellor
elisabeth.dacker@geo.su.se
08-674 78 70
