GEOLOGY 1100 - Planet Earth

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2024

Volcanoes; the only earth process not trying to kill Australians. Why is it that we have no active volcanoes? Will that always be the case? Why does Australia have earthquakes? Could we have a 10.0 magnitude quake? As Will Durant said "Civilisation exists by geological consent, subject to change without notice". Enrol in Planet Earth to find answers to these questions. We'll play games of stones, where you'll learn to classify every mineral and rock you're bound to see in your life. Field trips will take us to the coast to see rocks in their natural habitat, you'll learn how to read history from the Earth, and enjoy the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to the real world. Successful completion of this course will allow continuation to Level II Geology courses.

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Course Details

Course Code	GEOLOGY 1100
Course	Planet Earth
Coordinating Unit	Earth Sciences
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 6 hours per week, plus field work
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Incompatible	GEOLOGY 1104
Assessment	Written exams, assignments, practical work

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Professor Alan Collins

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

	A successful student should be able to:
1	demonstrate proficiency in practical skills relevant to an introductory geology course
2	describe the earth's interior, including the structure, composition, and magnetic field;
3	explain the internal processes acting on the Earth;
4	describe the theory of plate tectonics and relate this theory to geologic processes and structures such as volcanoes, earthquakes, mountain chains, continents and ocean floors;
5	understand and describe the formation and physical properties of minerals and rocks and use that knowledge to identify them;
6	describe rock processes in terms of plate tectonics;
7	explain earth structures and be able to distinguish three-dimensional rock structures and faults from geologic maps;
8	use information learned in class and develop observation skills to be able to recognize the various geological features and materials the earth is constructed from in the field.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1-8
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	1, 4-8
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	1, 7
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	1, 5, 7, 8
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	1, 4
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	1, 5, 7, 8

Learning Resources

Required Resources

We will use a free on-line textbook called"Physical Geology" by Stephen Earle.You can access all parts of the book here online or also download chapters.

Because this book is freely available, we will be using materials from it regularly and will prescribe readings at times.

Recommended Resources

The reading list for the course on a week by week basis is supplied in the syllabus, which will be uploaded to the MyUni(Canvas) site.

Online Learning

Course-related material is available through MyUni(Canvas)

Learning & Teaching Modes

This course is delivered by the following means:

3 X 1-hour lectures per week (some weeks will have 2 lectures only)
1 X 3-hour practical per week, most weeks
possibly a one-day field trip

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

A student enrolled in a 3 unit course, such as this, should expect to spend, on average 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures and practicals), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading and revision).

Learning Activities Summary

**Schedule**
	Lectures	Practicals
Week 1	How the earth works	No practicals
Week 2	The dance of the lithosphere	Plate tectonics exercises (5%)
Week 3	Moving the plates and making rocks.	Start Mineral and Rock properties and identification exercises
Week 4	Lecture Test 1 (12.5%) Bonding, minerals and their structures	Rock properties and identification exercises
Week 5	Magmas and igneous rocks	Rock ID (Igneous)
Week 6	Volcano! When theEarth burps Igneous rocks and plate tectonics	Rock ID (Igneous, continued)
Week 7	Beds and the sands of time. Sedimentary rocks and plate tectonics	Rock ID (Sedimentary continued)
Week 8	Metamorphism: it’s gneiss to be a schist	Rock ID (Metamorphic continued)
Week 9	Lecture Test 2 (25%) Stress and strain	No practical (Rock ID test now or week 12: (25%)
Week 10	Deforming the Earth: faults and folds	Structure exercises or map exercises Part I
Week 11	Geologic time	Structure exercises or map exercises Part II (10%)
Week 12	Deforming the Earth and building its mountains	Rock ID test (if not taken in week 9) (25%)
Week 13	Lecture Test 3 (17.5%)
date tbc	Compulsory field work in Victor Harbor area (5%)

Specific Course Requirements

Attendance is compulsory at all scheduled Earth's Interior practical and field sessions

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Due	Hurdle	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Lecture Tests	Summative	Weeks 2-13	No	55%	2-8
Practical tests and practical and field work	Formative & Summative	Weeks 2-13	No	45%	1-8

Assessment Related Requirements

Attendance is compulsory at all scheduled Earth's Interior practical and field sessions. The learning outcomes for this course are substantially dependent on this hands-on experience and practice. Therefore, missing any practical class or field session in a semester without an allowed absence will result in a grade of FAIL being recorded for the course.

Assessment Detail

Lecture Tests 55%
Test material comes primarily from lecture materials and assigned readings. The tests will consist of a mixture of multiple choice and short/longer answer questions.

Practical Tests, practical and field work 45%
Practical tests will be administered during the semester to assess the learning through this part of the course. Some practicals will be assessed by way of the handed up material. Field work is assessed through the field booklet.

Submission

Late Submission
If an extension is not applied for, or not granted then a penalty for late submission will apply. A penalty of 10% of the value of the assignment for each calendar day that the assignment is late (i.e. weekends count as 2 days), up to a maximum of 50% of the available marks will be applied. This means that an assignment that is 5 days late or more without an approved extension can only receive a maximum of 50% of the marks available for that assignment

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

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