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<p>Earth's Living History is a survey of the major developments in the history of life, set against a background of change in the physical world. It is designed to improve the communication and teamwork skills of participants.</p>
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<p>A broad survey of some of the main developments in the history of life as discerned from the rock record spanning nearly four billion years, including:</p>
<p>1.Human evolution</p>
<p>2.Earliest evidence of life</p>
<p>3.The transition from prokaryotes to eukaryotes</p>
<p>4.The Cambrian explosion</p>
<p>5.Phanerozoic mass extinction, possible causes and recovery</p>
<p>6.The transition of animals from the sea to the land</p>
<p>7.Aspects of the global environment through time</p>
<p>8.Evolution - fact and theory</p>
<p>9.Creationism versus evolutionary theory</p>
<p>10.Importance of the palaeontological record and ecology for public policy.</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>Earth's Living History is a survey of the major developments in the history of life, set against a background of change in the physical world. It is designed to improve the communication and teamwork skills of participants.</p>
Unit content
<p>A broad survey of some of the main developments in the history of life as discerned from the rock record spanning nearly four billion years, including:</p> <p>1.Human evolution</p> <p>2.Earliest evidence of life</p> <p>3.The transition from prokaryotes to eukaryotes</p> <p>4.The Cambrian explosion</p> <p>5.Phanerozoic mass extinction, possible causes and recovery</p> <p>6.The transition of animals from the sea to the land</p> <p>7.Aspects of the global environment through time</p> <p>8.Evolution - fact and theory</p> <p>9.Creationism versus evolutionary theory</p> <p>10.Importance of the palaeontological record and ecology for public policy.</p>
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Institute / school:
Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability
Discipline:
Science
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/scgeo1105">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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<p>Examine the fossil record and interpret the history of the development of life on Earth</p>
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<p>Discuss the causes of mass extinction and the subsequent recovery of ecosystems</p>
K3
<p>Describe the variety in global environments through time</p>
K4
<p>Explain the particularities of human evolution that distinguish humans from other species</p>
S1
<p>Marshal a scientific case in regard to an argument</p>
S2
<p>Appraise an argument critically</p>
S3
<p>Distinguish certain types of fossils</p>
S4
<p>Employ the poster style of scientific communication</p>
A1
<p>Work effectively in a team</p>
A2
<p>Communicate more effectively and with greater confidence</p>
A3
<p>Apply a "deep-time" perspective to modern biological and environmental issues</p>
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<p>Fossil identification</p>
<p>Laboratory work and Reports</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
K1, S3, S4, A2
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<p>Research, discussion and critique of contemporary scientific argument</p>
<p>Reports / Presentations</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
K1, K3, S1, S2, A3
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<p>Research of scientific problems as part of a team</p>
<p>Oral presentations</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
K1, K3, K4, S2, A1, A2, A3
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<p>Scientific resource folder</p>
<p>Final test</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2
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.
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.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
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.
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
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/scgeo1105">View unit fees</a>
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