| Effective Term: | 2024/20 |
| Institute / School : | Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability |
| Unit Title: | Fieldwork Principles and Practice |
| Unit ID: | SCGEO2107 |
| Credit Points: | 15.00 |
| Prerequisite(s): | (SCGEO1103 and SCGEO1104 and SCGEO2112) |
| Co-requisite(s): | Nil |
| Exclusion(s): | (SX629) |
| ASCED: | 010703 |
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| Brief description of the Unit |
| Geology is a field-based science. This unit provides intensive exposure to geological fieldwork. It includes an introduction to geological mapping and other techniques; and demonstration of the features of a classic geological region. |
| Grade Scheme: | Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF) |
| Work Experience Indicator: |
| Placement Component: No |
| Supplementary Assessment:No |
| Supplementary assessment is not available to students who gain a fail in this Unit. |
| 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: |
| At the completion of this unit, students will be able to: |
| Knowledge: |
| K1. | Explain the relationship between geological exposures at the surface and a geological map |
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| K2. | Interpret the third dimension from a geological map |
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| K3. | Synthesize the regional geology and the geological evolution of a geologically important area |
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| K4. | Observe and explain field geological relationships and communicate their importance in new and unique settings |
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| Skills: |
| S1. | Create a geological map of a moderately deformed region |
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| S2. | Construct and analyse a geological section |
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| S3. | Interpret geological histories and produce a geological report |
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| S4. | Compose accurate and comprehensive descriptions of rock outcrops to interpret the geology of a region |
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| Application of knowledge and skills: |
| A1. | Observe and interpret geological relationships and create a geological map in any moderately deformed region |
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| A2. | Explain geological observations and relate to theory |
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| A3. | Relate field observations to geological understanding of a given area to produce professional reports |
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| Unit Content: |
Topics may include:
1. Use of a geological compass
2. Meaning of geological symbols and reading geological maps
3. Use of topographic maps and aerial photographs
4. Preparation of geological cross sections
5. Field identification and description of rocks, minerals, fossils and structures. |
| 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. | K4, S1, S2, S4, A2, A3 | AT4, AT5, AT6 | 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 | K4, S1, S3 | AT1, AT3, AT4 | 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. | K1-K3, S3, A3 | AT4, AT6 | 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. | K2, S1 | AT4, AT6 | 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 Task and Assessment: |
| Inclement weather with concomitant road closures may affect the assessable tasks able to be delivered. If the programme is curtailed, the weightings for assessable tasks will have to be adjusted. |
| | Learning Outcomes Assessed | Assessment Tasks | Assessment Type | Weighting | | 1. | K4, S4, A1, A2 | Geological excursion | Attendance | S/U | | 2. | K3 | Literature review | Test(s) | S/U | | 3. | K3 | Remote-area safety | HIRAC | S/U | | 4. | K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S2, S3, S4, A1, A2, A3 | Geological mapping | Maps, cross-section, report | 30-50% | | 5. | K4, S4, A1, A2 | Descriptions of rock exposures in the field | Field notebook | 15-35% | | 6. | K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, S3, A1, A2 | Derive geologic maps, cross sections and geologic histories from outcrop maps | Class exercises | 10-30% |
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