GEOLOGY 7070 - Research Concepts in Earth Science
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2022
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code GEOLOGY 7070 Course Research Concepts in Earth Science Coordinating Unit School of Physical Sciences Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 3 Contact Mixed mode - flexible and/or intensive Available for Study Abroad and Exchange N Restrictions Available only to students in the Master of Science program specialisation Earth Science Assessment Literature review, research seminar, written summaries of scientific seminars, short course(s) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Associate Professor Stijn Glorie
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1 Develop and manage an Earth Science research project from hypothesis building to result interpretation; 2 Demonstrate a high-level of understanding of the key theoretical and practical aspects of research in Earth Science; 3 Collect, analyse, critically evaluate and synthesis quantitative/qualitative data, relevant to Earth Science; 4 Undertake computer analyses and modelling with industry-standard software; 5 Communicate effectively in a variety of modes, to diverse audiences; 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.
1,2,3,4 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.
1,2,3,4 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.
2,3,5 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
2,3,4,5 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.
1,2,5 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.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
The course consists of:-
- Short courses in data analysis and statistics
- Scientific seminars
- Research seminar-
- Thesis support tasks
A student enrolled in this course 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, seminars, meetings), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading, research and revisionWorkload
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, 12 hours per week on the studies required. This includes
both the formal contact time required to the course (e.g., lectures, seminars,meetings), as well as non-contact time (e.g., reading, research and revision)Learning Activities Summary
- Short courses in data analysis and statistics
- Scientific seminars
- Research seminar
- Thesis support tasks
Specific Course Requirements
Compulsory attendance at seminars and thesis support sessions -
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 Weighting Hurdle Learning Outcome Due Literature review Summative 20%
Yes 1,2,3 May Research seminar Summative 30% Yes 1,2,5 June
(week 12)Written summaries of scientific seminars Summative 20% No 2,3,5 March-June Short course(s) Formative and Summative 30% No 3,4 March-June Assessment Related Requirements
Assessment Item with
Hurdle or compulsory component% needed to meet
hurdle or requirement to meet compulsory componentAdditional Assessment Available Additional Assessment Literature review 50% Yes Additional essay Research seminar 50% Yes New research seminar in similar format Attendance of at least 4 scientific seminars is compulsory Satisfactory written reports for at least 4 seminars Yes There will be more than 4 seminars to choose from Attendance at thesis support sessions is compulsory Attendance will be recorded Yes Recordings can be watched on-line (this will be monitored) Assessment Detail
Literature review (20%)
A written literature review of no more than 3000 words will be assessed.
Research seminar (30%)
An oral seminar will be presented, including time for questions from the other students and staff. It is compulsory that all students attend all seminars.
Written summaries of scientific seminars (20%)
Four reports of no more than 500 words will be assessed. Reports need to be submitted no later than 1 week after each seminar and by weeks 4 for report 1, week 7 for report 2, week 10 for report 3 and week 13 for report 4.
Short course(s) (30%)
Each short course is assessed differently and may include a 2-hour final exam or written project.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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Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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