GEOL 460 - Senior Seminar In the Geological Sciences

Credits: (3)

Instructional Method: Three hours lecture.
Prerequisites: GEOL 312.
This seminar prepares students for entry into the geological profession. Students will gain experience in written communication and oral presentation of scientific data, critical analysis of scientific and technical data, research methods, literature research, and peer review. They will hone their writing skills by employing feedback, editing and revision, and proofreading of their written work, in the form of scientific journals or reports. Students will also gain practice in oral presentations such as for professional presentations at meetings. Discussions and exercises on career planning, job searching and the application process, and graduate schools will prepare them for their immediate future upon graduation.

Note(s): Applied Learning designated course.