Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences Study 1

Unit Outline (Higher Education)

Level of Unit in Course

AQF Level(s) of Course

Level of Unit in Course

Introductory

Intermediate

Effective Term:

2024/05

Institute / School :

Institute of Innovation, Science & Sustainability

Unit Title:

Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences Study 1

Unit ID:

VIEPS1000

Credit Points:

15.00

Prerequisite(s):

Nil

Co-requisite(s):

Nil

Exclusion(s):

Nil

ASCED:

010703

Other Change:

Brief description of the Unit

This is a generic course used to facilitate the enrolment of students who are undertaking studies through the Victorian Institute of Earth and Planetary Sciences (VIEPS). Enrolment in this course enables such students to receive credit towards their Federation University programs after attending classes and completing assessments with one of the partner institutions, who offer units within VIEPS. Students attend classes and complete assessment within the VIEPS Unit/s in which they are enrolled and their final grade is provided by that institution to be recorded as their final grade in this generic course

Grade Scheme:

Graded (HD, D, C, P, MF, F, XF)

Work Experience Indicator:

No work experience

Placement Component: No

Supplementary Assessment:Yes

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:

Learning Outcomes:

Knowledge:

K1.	Develop a broader knowledge of earth and planetary sciences

K2.	Develop knowledge of new and enhanced techniques in the analysis of geological features and processes

K3.	Develop knowledge of new and enhanced techniques in field work and mapping

Skills:

S1.	Develop skills in geo-spatial mapping approaches, including field techniques

S2.	Develop new and enhanced skills in the analysis of geological features and processes

Application of knowledge and skills:

A1.	Enhance future career opportunities

Unit Content:

Students enrol with Victorian Institute the Earth and Planetary Sciences and study courses made available through them and the participating partner universities in areas including (but not limited to) geology, geophysics, geochemistry, geochronology, geomorphology, hydrogeology, climatology, oceanography and meteorology. This can involve the use of technology and software in the analysis and modelling of earth processes and features, the development of a suite of field techniques and mapping skills and through the attendance and participation in excursions and fieldtrips, both locally and interstate/overseas.

*The choice of course/s to be undertaken must be approved by the Federation University VIEPS coordinator and the relevant Program Coordinator;

Graduate Attributes:

	Learning Outcomes Assessed	Assessment Tasks	Assessment Type	Weighting
1.	K1, K2, K3, S1, S2, A1	Learning and assessment tasks will vary depending on the unit/s chosen and at which partner institution	Various	100

Adopted Reference Style:

Other (Dependant on partner institute requirements)

Professional Standards / Competencies:

Standard / Competency