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Geology and Geophysics

Learning outcomes

Students who graduate from Geology and Geophysics will be able to:

No. Learning outcome
1 Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge in geology and geophysics, within the context of Earth system science.
2 Exhibit deep knowledge in the principles and concepts relating to Earth’s structure, its internal and external dynamics and evolution.
3 Integrate principles and concepts of key Earth systems and articulate the interaction between chemical, physical and biological processes that govern the emergence and co-evolution of life on Earth.
4 Work competently, confidently, ethically and safely in the field or laboratory.
5 Source, collate, synthesise and critically evaluate information in geology and geophysics from a range of relevant sources.
6 Communicate concepts and findings in geology and geophysics through a range of modes for a variety of purposes and audiences, using evidence-based arguments that are robust to critique.
7 Integrate geological, geochemical and geophysical methods and approaches with computational resources to model and interpret geological phenomena at a variety of scales in space and time.
8 Utilise qualitative and quantitative geological, geochemical and geophysical data to construct robust and verifiable models and assess scientific arguments.
9 Address authentic problems in geology and geosciences, working professionally and responsibly and with consideration of cross-cultural perspectives, within collaborative, interdisciplinary teams.
10 Describe and assess the legislative, regulatory and normative context in which resource industries operate.