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651-2002-00L 5 Credits MSC D-ERDW
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Semester Research Project (large)

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Abstract

Small individual research project supervised by a lecturer of D-ERDW that builds on the skills acquired during the BSc or MSc studies. The project consists of research activity in a selected scientific topic aimed at producing new scientific results and/or data.

Objective

Students deepen their knowledge in a specific topic. They familiarize with research procedures and scientific methods that are used in current research. They gain experience in writing scientific reports/papers.

Content

The content of the project consists of research activity aimed at producing new scientific results and/or data. It does not reduce to literature work.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
MSC
Frequency
Semesterly recurring

Examination

Type
graded semester performance
Grading criteria for the Semester project is similar to these for an MSc project according to the assessment criteria of the MSc Project Proposal.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
independent project Semester Research Project (large)
Permission from lecturers required for all students. Only the completion of one semester research project is allowed per study degree (BSc or MSc).
  • By Appointment None-None
150 h semesterly

Offered In

  • Earth Sciences Master
    • Electives (Courses can be chosen from the complete offerings of the ETH Zurich and University of Zurich (according to prior agreement with the subject advisor).)