The first term of a two-term research project in which students plan and conduct independent research. Under the supervision of a faculty member, students learn to gather and interpret data, and present their results orally in a formal seminar and in writing in the form of a bound thesis. Prereq: Level at least 4A; Honours Earth Sciences, Environmental Science (Geosciences specialization) and Geochemistry students. Antireq: EARTH 499
