C&ENVENG 4106 - Introduction to Geostatistics
North Terrace Campus - Summer - 2016
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code C&ENVENG 4106 Course Introduction to Geostatistics Coordinating Unit School of Civil, Environmental & Mining Eng Term Summer Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Up to 4 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Assumed Knowledge Basic geology; elementary statistics (mean, variance, histogram) Restrictions Exam for this course is typically in the April mid-semester break, therefore results will not be received in time for April Graduations Assessment coursework 50%, examination 50% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Michael Leonard
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
The course runs in intensive mode 9-5pm each day for one week with a mixture of tutorials and lectures. An hour break is provided for lunch. Assignments are to be completed in remaining time outside contact hours. -
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be:
1. Able to relate the concepts of spatial variability to geological, geomechanical and/or environmental variables,2. Able to calculate variograms for simple one- and two-dimensional data sets
3. Able to fit models to experimental variograms and interpret model parameters, and
4. Able to evaluate simple calculations of estimation variances
5. Able to formulate and solve kriging equations
6. Able to make decisions on the basis of these calculations.
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) Critical thinking and problem solving
- steeped in research methods and rigor
- based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
- demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Lecture notes are required reading for this course.Online Learning
Online assessment is used for assignments 3 to 6 (Maple TA).
Online tutorials are available for assignment practice and exam revision.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
Delivery is intensive mode, involving: lectures, tutorials and examples classes.Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A standard 3 unit load is 156 hours. 35 hours are allocated for lectures and tutorials. Approximately 120 hours are allocated to completing assignments and revising for the exam.Learning Activities Summary
No information currently available.
Specific Course Requirements
Exam for this course is typically in the April mid-semester break, therefore results will not be received in time for April Graduations. The exam is held on a Sunday at the 成人大片. -
Assessment
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
There are 6 assignments. Two assignments are due during the lecture series. The remaining four assignments are to be completed online and are due in early March (exact date to be specified by coordinator on commencement of the course). The exam is typically held in the mid-term break in April, at the 成人大片, on a Sunday (exact date to be specified by coordinator on commencement of the course).Assessment Related Requirements
Where the exam hurdle is not met students will receive a course result of the lesser of their calculated grade and the nominal grade of 45, Fail. An additional assessment exam will be available to eligible students. Students should refer to the Modified arrangements for coursework assessment policy for eligibility criteria.
There are no exemptions available for students who have previously attempted the course. All assessment items must be repeated.Assessment Detail
All 6 assignments are equally weighted. They are worth 45% in total.
Assignments 1 and 2 are focused on conceptual understanding. Assignments 3-6 are numerical.
There is a series of basic quizzes worth 5%.
The exam is worth 50%.Submission
No information currently available.
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.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
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