geo1es earth science
EARTH SCIENCE
GEO1ES
2015
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
This subject provides an introduction to important earth science theories and the evidence for them, and to the formation and alteration of minerals, rocks and landscapes. It also considers the history of life on Earth and the interaction of humans with geological processes. GEO1ES Earth Science is available for study by students in all disciplines across the university, and will provide students with foundation geoscience knowledge and skills that are applicable across varying areas of future employment.This subject is presented in a Blended format consisting of a mix of on-line activities, student peer work and academic led face-to-face classes.As a 15 credit point subject, the subject is designed with the expectation that each student will undertake at least 10 hour of study per week consisting of on-line activities, face to face class time and private study.This is generally arranged (though it may vary from week to week) as:On-line video clips, activities, readings and quizzes [ 3 hours self-paced]3 hour active workshop [ 3hours face to face, Timetabled]
SchoolSchool of Molecular Sciences/LIMS
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects GEO1PRO and GEO1ERS
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Identify and describe the physical properties and composition of common rock types and the minerals that form them, relating these to the modes of rock formation.
- Activities:
- The physical properties and composition of minerals and common rocks and their modes of formations are introduced in face-to-face sessions, or via online content. The properties and how to identify them are then explored in laboratory sessions.
02. Relate the Theory of Plate Tectonics to processes that form rocks, minerals and structures within the Earth's lithosphere.
- Activities:
- The Theory of Plate Tectonics will be introduced in face-to-face sessions and online content. Students understanding of the theory will be extended during face-to-face sessions, laboratory classes and assignments.
03. Describe processes that occur at or near the surface of the Earth that cause changes to rock materials, landscapes and the environment, including how humans interact with them.
- Activities:
- The processes occurring that alter rocks, landscapes and environment, and human interaction with geology will be introduced during face-to-face sessions and online content. Students understanding of these will be extended during face-to-face sessions, laboratory classes and assignments.
04. Apply geological principles to the interpretation of surface landscape and beneath ground structures.
- Activities:
- Geological principles used in surface and beneath ground interpretations will be introduced to students in face-to-face sessions and online content. These will be further explored in face-to-face sessions and laboratory classes.
05. Apply the principles of relative and absolute dating to the interpretation of geological histories and the general history of Earth.
- Activities:
- The princioples of relative and abolute dating wil be introduces in face-to-face sessions and online content. Their application to geological histories will be extended in face-to-face sessions and laboratory classes.
06. Interpret geological maps.
- Activities:
- Laboratory reports (students work in small groups in laboratory sessions and individually produce written practical reports). Practical test. Written assignment. Final exam (written responses to short answer and essay questions).
Subject options
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Albury-Wodonga, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWarren Paul
Class requirements
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours directed reading per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour Examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one written assignment (1000 words) | 20 | 02, 03, 06 | |
| On-line activities | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Two practical activities | 15 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
Bendigo, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours directed reading per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour Examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one written assignment (1000 words) | 20 | 02, 03, 06 | |
| On-line activities | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Two practical activities | 15 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |
Melbourne, 2015, Semester 1, Blended
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorJennifer Selkirk-Bell
Class requirements
LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.0 hours lecture per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.0 hours field trip per study period on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours directed reading per week from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 hour Examination | 40 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| one written assignment (1000 words) | 20 | 02, 03, 06 | |
| On-line activities | 25 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 | |
| Two practical activities | 15 | 01, 02, 04, 05 |