geo1pro processes that shape the earth

PROCESSES THAT SHAPE THE EARTH

GEO1PRO

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

Earth Science is about understanding the planet on which we live. GEO1PRO provides foundation geoscience knowledge and skills applicable across many areas of employment, through study of the formation and alteration of minerals and rocks, the processes that shape the crust of the Earth and how humans interact with these processes, and the history of life on Earth. Practical experience is directed at recognising common rocks, minerals and fossils, and the interpretation of geological maps.

SchoolLife Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorJohn Webb

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG

Exchange StudentsNo

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Learning resources

Geology of Australia

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementRecommended

AuthorJohnson, D

Year2004

Edition/VolumeN/A

PublisherCUP, CAMBRIDGE

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Essentials of geology

Resource TypeBook

Resource RequirementPrescribed

AuthorMarshak, S

Year2013

Edition/Volume4TH ED

PublisherW.W. NORTON, NEW YORK

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Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

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.

02. Relate the Theory of Plate Tectonics to processes that form rocks, minerals and structures within the Earth's lithosphere.

03. Apply the principles of relative and absolute dating to the interpretation of geological histories and the general history of Earth and its life forms.

04. Describe processes that occur at or near the surface of the Earth that cause changes to rock materials, landscapes and the environment, relating these to the way humans interact with them

05. Apply geological principles to the interpretation of structures in the crust and their depiction on geological maps and cross-sections.

Subject options

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Albury-Wodonga, 2020, Semester 1, Blended

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Enrolment informationN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorWarren Paul

Class requirements

Directed ReadingWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.00 hours directed reading per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via online.

Field TripWeek: 10 - 22
One 1.00 day field trip per study period on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

LectureWeek: 10 - 22
Two 1.00 hour lecture per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

PracticalWeek: 10 - 22
One 3.00 hours practical per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	Comments	Category	Contribution	Hurdle	%	ILO*
Four practical exercises (each equivalent to 100 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
One 1-hour practical examination (1000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	25	SILO1, SILO3, SILO5
One 2-hour theory examination (2000 words equivalent)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	40	SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
Excursion report (500 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	10	SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5
6 (biweekly) online quizzes (each equivalent to 100 words)	N/A	N/A	N/A	No	15	SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Blended