Convener: Dr. R. Pace
Students who have attained a sufficient
standard in the course (see the Faculty of Science introductory section
in this Handbook) for the pass degree may be admitted to an honours
year.
A supervisor, who will guide the
candidate in the selection of a suitable course of study and who will
direct the research project, will be appointed for each honours
candidate. The course of study must be selected from a special schedule
of lecture courses, details of which will be made available within the
Department, and must be approved by the Head of Department. Candidates
will normally be able to select their general field of investigation.
Attendance at colloquia held in the
Department constitutes a part of the course and the candidates will be
required to prepare and deliver seminars describing the background to
(first seminar) and results from (second seminar) their research
project. Candidates must submit a written report (thesis) describing
the method and results of their investigation.
There will be written examinations
during the year, and an oral examination is required.
The classification for honours will be
based on the assessment of the students written report of the
investigation, on the results of the written and oral examinations, on
a report by the supervisor, and on their performance in their second
seminar.
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