| Effective Term: | 2024/20 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Structural Geology |
| Unit ID: | SCGEO2103 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (SCGEO1103) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (SX618) |
| ASCED: | 010703 |
| Other Change: | |
| Brief description of the Unit |
| This unit is concerned with the deformation of rock in the Earth`s lithosphere, as viewed from multiple scales - the atomic scale to the tectonic plate scale. Students learn to recognize, map, and measure both brittle and ductile structures, and learn to perform a complete structural analysis from interpreting such structures (comprised of geometric, dynamic, kinematic, and tectonic analyses). |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
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| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment: |
| 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 |
| Course Level: |
| Level of Unit in Course | AQF Level(s) of Course | | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | | Introductory | | | | | | | | Intermediate | | |  | | | | | Advanced | | | | | | |
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| Learning Outcomes: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Discuss the basic concepts of stress, strain, and deformation of rock materials |
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| K2. | Recognize and classify styles of deformation under varying conditions |
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| K3. | Define concepts of geometric, dynamic and kinematic structural analysis |
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| K4. | Relate tectonic structures to probable tectonic settings |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Describe and interpret common geologic structures from micro to mega scale in both the lab and field |
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| S2. | Construct and interpret structural stereographic projections |
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| S3. | Interpret geological maps and create cross sections from different tectonic environments |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Analyze three-dimensional structures in the field with the aid of stereographic projections |
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| A2. | Demonstrate familiarity with structural field mapping |
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| A3. | Demonstrate research and communication skills |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include:
1. Stress, strain and deformation
2. Components to a Structural Analysis: geometric, dynamic, kinematic and tectonic
3. Brittle deformation and associated structures
4. Ductile deformation and associated structures
5. Metamorphic conditions, assemblages and fabrics
6. Stereographic projections
7. Field techniques for structural mapping and interpretation
8. Whole-Earth structure and plate tectonics
9. Extensional, convergence, collision, and strike-slip tectonics |
| Graduate Attributes: |
| Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FEDTASKS (Transferable Attributes Skills and Knowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are be embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and Co-operative Learning opportunities. One or more FEDTASK, transferable Attributes, Skills or Knowledge must be evident in the specified learning outcomes and assessment for each FedUni Unit, and all must be directly assessed in each Course.
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| FED TASK and descriptor | Development and acquisition of FEDTASKS in the Unit | Learning outcomes
(KSA) | Assessment task
(AT#) | FEDTASK 1
Interpersonal | Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate, inter-act and work with others both individually and in groups. Students will be required to display skills in-person and/or online in: • Using effective verbal and non-verbal communication • Listening for meaning and influencing via active listening • Showing empathy for others • Negotiating and demonstrating conflict resolution skills • Working respectfully in cross-cultural and diverse teams. | S2, S3, A2, A3 | AT1, AT2 | FEDTASK 2
Leadership | Students will demonstrate the ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others. Students will be required to display skills in: • Creating a collegial environment • Showing self -awareness and the ability to self-reflect • Inspiring and convincing others • Making informed decisions • Displaying initiative | Not applicable | Not applicable | FEDTASK 3
Critical Thinking and Creativity | Students will demonstrate an ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using the imagination to create new ideas. Students will be required to display skills in: • Reflecting critically • Evaluating ideas, concepts and information • Considering alternative perspectives to refine ideas • Challenging conventional thinking to clarify concepts • Forming creative solutions in problem solving. | K2, K4, S1, S2, S3 | AT1, AT2, AT3 | FEDTASK 4
Digital Literacy | Students will demonstrate the ability to work fluently across a range of tools, platforms and applications to achieve a range of tasks. Students will be required to display skills in: • Finding, evaluating, managing, curating, organising and sharing digital information • Collating, managing, accessing and using digital data securely • Receiving and responding to messages in a range of digital media • Contributing actively to digital teams and working groups • Participating in and benefiting from digital learning opportunities. | K1, S2, A1 | AT1, AT2 | FEDTASK 5
Sustainable and Ethical Mindset | Students will demonstrate the ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions. Students will be required to display skills in: • Making informed judgments that consider the impact of devising solutions in global economic environmental and societal contexts • Committing to social responsibility as a professional and a citizen • Evaluating ethical, socially responsible and/or sustainable challenges and generating and articulating responses • Embracing lifelong, life-wide and life-deep learning to be open to diverse others • Implementing required actions to foster sustainability in their professional and personal life. | Not applicable | Not applicable |
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| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K4., S1.-S3. | Practical application of key concepts | Practical exercises | 30-40% | | 2. | K3., K4., S1., S2., A1.-A3. | Structural analyses (fieldwork and interpretation) | Fieldwork reports | 20-30% | | 3. | K1.-K4., S1.-S3., A3. | Participation and comprehension of content. | Test(s) | 30-50% |
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