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Engineering Geology Seminar
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Abstract
The seminar includes external guest lectures, literature study and the preparation of a research plan for the MSc project. Preparation of a research plan requires understanding of research methods, concepts and tools. In addition students will make contacts with researchers and practitioners, and get an understanding of the international engineering geology community.
Objective
The students get a first insight into selected research & development topics in engineering geologyand make personal contacts with engineering geologists from outside ETH. The students select and discuss their MSc thesis topic, learn how to work with scientific literature, and develop, write and present a research plan.
Content
The seminar consists of 1) lectures presented by external guest scientists, and 2) MSc student presentations of their research plans (last semester weeks).
Resources
Lecture Notes
The course offers 1) key papers about MSc research topics proposed by supervisors, 2) guidelines how to write scientific documents.
General Information
- Language
- English
- Levels
- MSC
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminar |
Engineering geological seminar
This seminar includes external guest lectures, preparation and presentation of the MSc thesis research plan.
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2 h weekly |