| 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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perform basic geological field mapping, and interpret simple geological structures, sedimentary and volcanic environments, using modern mapping techniques;
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understand and use a range of geological mapping tools including remote sensing and geophysical imagery;
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recognise common sedimentary rocks and be able to interpret common sedimentary environments and sedimentary facies;
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identify common sedimentary rock-forming minerals and textures under the microscope;
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have an understanding of theoretical aspects of sedimentology such as facies associations, depositional environments and tectonic implications; and
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competently use and interpret topographic and geologic maps and airphotographs to determine location in the field, and to use a Global Positioning System device.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Knowledge of a Discipline
Students are taught and assessed on the theoretical and practical ( including field methodologies) aspects of sedimentology and mapping.
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Communication Skills
Preparation of assessed written reports, seminar and group discussion. Tutorials on referencing style, seminar presentation, and direction to appropriate UNE Library and UNE Academic Skills Office websites.
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Global Perspectives
Field mapping and sedimentology are broad geological attributes applicable worldwide.
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Information Literacy
Students are encouraged to search for information, in hard copy and online, through Library sources and the internet, and to analyse and critically evaluate this information and to use it ethically. Assessed in field report and seminar.
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Life-Long Learning
Unit will lead students to an interest in field geology in general, and in sedimentary rocks and environments in particular, that will foster further knowledge acquisition.
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Problem Solving
Students undertake geological field mapping, which is an exercise based largely on problem solving. Practical classes comprise many exercises that are based on problem solving.
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Social Responsibility
In field mapping, the students are taught and practise responsibility in working with landowners in rural areas.
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Team Work
Students learn the art of teamwork when working in groups in the field, during preparation of maps and sections, and when discussing work in groups.
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