| Assessment |
Assessment information will be published prior to commencement of the teaching period.
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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apply basic scientific methods in a geological context;
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explain fundamental concepts in stratigraphy, palaeontology, tectonics, geologic structures, metamorphism, Earth resources and geophysics; and
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observe, understand and interpret geologic and topographic maps.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Students are presented with lectures and participate in practical classes that cover a variety of fundamental geoscience topics including plate tectonics, mineralogy, major rock types, weathering and regolith, geomorphology, structural geology and environmental geology. The knowledge and skills acquired from lectures and practical classes are regularly practiced and assessed during field excursions, assignments, scheduled online tests and the final exam.
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Communication Skills
Written communication skills are assessed in the form of practical exercises and assignments, and are regularly practised by the use of online discussion boards.
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Global Perspectives
Students are taught about geological processes that occur on a global scale, such as plate tectonics. These aspects are assessed in the online tests and final exam.
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Information Literacy
Students are encouraged to seek additional literature to develop a better understanding of topics covered in the unit.
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Life-Long Learning
Students are encouraged to practise the skills and apply the knowledge they have learnt to their personal and professional development.
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Problem Solving
Students practise and are assessed on a range of problem-solving skills, especially the identification of fossils and ore minerals, interpretation of geologic maps and geological features in the field, and deciphering aspects of the geological history of the New England region during field excursions.
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Social Responsibility
Students are taught about the local, regional and global implications of mining and extraction of other economic resources, in addition to the use and environmental and socio-economic aspects of these resources.
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Team Work
Students are encouraged to work together for certain practical activities, such as rock and mineral identification and mapping exercises.
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