GEOLOGY 4050B - Honours Geology Project (Two-Year) Final
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEOLOGY 4050B Course Honours Geology Project (Two-Year) Final Coordinating Unit School of Physical Sciences Term Semester 2 Level Undergraduate Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 15 Contact By supervision Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Incompatible GEOLOGY 4000A/B Restrictions Available only to students admitted to the relevant Honours program Assessment Seminars, thesis Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Rosalind King
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
A successful student in this course should be able to:
1 Develop and manage a Geology research project from hypothesis building to result interpretation; 2 Develop their own fieldwork program; 3 Conduct laboratory analyses using state-of-the-art instrumentation 4 Undertake computer analyses and modelling with industry-standard software; 5 Communicate with industry and government scientists; 6 Attend and present results at conferences, workshops and meetings, and; 7 Write a scientific publication that can be developed into a refereed publication. 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) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1,2,3,4 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 1,2,3,4,6,7 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 1-7 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 5,6,7 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 2,3,4 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 1-7 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 5,6,7 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 5,6,7 -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The Geology Honours course consists of:
• Independent research project
• Scientific seminarsWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
A student enrolled in this course should expect to spend, on average, 32 hours per week on the studies required. This includes both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures, seminars, meetings and fieldtrips), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading, research and revision).
Learning Activities Summary
Independent Research Project
All honours students will have the opportunity to undertake an independent research project, which may include fieldwork, laboratory analysis and/or computing. The student will be guided through this project by a supervisor, expert to the field of research.
Written summaries of scientific seminars
Each student is also expected to attend weekly TRaX and Sprigg seminars. These seminars will contribute to your own research project by means of developing your skill in particular methods or interpretation of data. You may be excused attendance at seminars for attendance at MTEC courses, fieldwork and/or instrument sessions or illness. -
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
Assessment Task Task Type Due Weighting Learning Outcome Thesis Project Summative October
96% 1-7 Written summaries of scientific seminars Formative & Summative March-Oct 4% 1,5 Assessment Detail
Independent Research Project (96%)
The thesis will have a preset format that is common to all students submitting. The format is as a manuscript submittable to the Australian Journal of Earth Science. The main text has a rigorous 8000 word limit (this includes all titles and sub-titles and in text references). This does not include the abstract, main title, table of contents, list of figures, figure captions, references (i.e. bibliography), acknowledgements and appendices. A thesis with main text longer than 8,000 words will incur a 5% penalty for every 5% over the word limit of 8000 words. The final draft is due in late October and must be posted on the MyUni system.
Written summaries of scientific seminars (4%)
A written summary of the problem the presenter is addressing, the methods they have used and any conclusions that they make is to be completed for each seminar attended. Notes should be taken during the presentation.Submission
All items for assessment must be submitted by the stated deadlines. There will be a penalty for late submission: the submitted work will be marked 'without prejudice' and 10% of the obtained mark will be deducted for each working day (or part of a day) that an assessment task is late, up to a maximum penalty of 50% of the mark attained.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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