The Honours Project is an extensive piece of work that aims to develop students’ ability to work independently. As such, a major objective is to develop a variety of practical skills relevant to Environment and Resources Management and which are of particular value to employers. It is also intended that the project should enhance a student’s confidence to work by himself/ herself. In this course, students will undertake an environmental research project under the supervision of a faculty member. Research work will commence during the summer vacation immediately preceding the student’s final year. Students will meet periodically with the supervisor to discuss and interpret their research data. These discussions will culminate in the production of a comprehensive written report which will be submitted for assessment at the end of the student’s final term of attendance.