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<p>This introductory unit focuses on physical and environmental geology, the sciences concerned with the form of the landsurface and the processes which create and change it. Topics include weathering and erosion, river systems, slope stability, glacier systemas, shoreline systems, eolian systems, tectonics and landscapes, and planetary geomorphology.</p>
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<p>•Major morphological features of Earth`s Continents and Ocean Basins;<br>
•Weathering and Erosion;<br>
•Geological Systems and associated landforms (slope, river, groundwater, glacier, shoreline, aeolian, and tectonic systems);<br>
•Agents of landscape change (factors of uplift and denudation, such as, climate change, geohazards, humans, etc.);<br>
•Planetary geomorphology.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>This introductory unit focuses on physical and environmental geology, the sciences concerned with the form of the landsurface and the processes which create and change it. Topics include weathering and erosion, river systems, slope stability, glacier systemas, shoreline systems, eolian systems, tectonics and landscapes, and planetary geomorphology.</p>
Unit content
<p>•Major morphological features of Earth`s Continents and Ocean Basins;<br> •Weathering and Erosion;<br> •Geological Systems and associated landforms (slope, river, groundwater, glacier, shoreline, aeolian, and tectonic systems);<br> •Agents of landscape change (factors of uplift and denudation, such as, climate change, geohazards, humans, etc.);<br> •Planetary geomorphology.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010703 - Geology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scgeo1104">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Describe and classify physical landforms and processes</p>
K2
<p>Review the role of geology and geological time in landscape evolution</p>
K3
<p>Discuss exogenic and endogenic geologic hazards.</p>
K4
<p>Evaluate the strength and stability of soil and rock, and identify areas susceptible to failure.</p>
K5
<p>Outline fundamental concepts relating to the interaction of humans with the geological environment.</p>
S1
<p>Identify characteristic landscape components and geology from topographic maps, aerial photographs, and other remote sensing images.</p>
S2
<p>Quantitatively analyse landforms and geomorphic processes.</p>
S3
<p>Conduct hazard risk assessments.</p>
A1
<p>Formulate hypotheses to explain observations made by reconnaissance and in the field</p>
A2
<p>Demonstrate research and communication skills</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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<p>Practical application of key concepts</p>
<p>Practical reports</p>
<p>20 - 40%</p>
K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1
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<p>Comprehension of content and self-directed learning</p>
<p>Assignment/Report</p>
<p>10 - 30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K5, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2
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<p>Review of lecture, practical and reading content</p>
<p>End of semester examination/test</p>
<p>40 - 60%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, A1, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
010703 - Geology
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/scgeo1104">View unit fees</a>
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