GEOL 691 - University Thesis

Units: 1-6
Development and writing of a formal research thesis for submission to the university in the specified format. Supervision by a departmental committee, at least two of whom must be CSU East Bay faculty members. Oral defense required.

Equivalent Quarter Course: GEOL 6910.
Repeatability: May be repeated for credit for a maximum of 6 units.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground.
Grading: CR/NC grading only.
Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Perform original research by integration and analysis of geologic and environmental information and data sets.
Access, critically read and critique research literature and geologic or environmental datasets using discipline-specific methods, techniques and equipment.
Effectively communicate the outcome of original research in written and oral forms.