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Learning outcomes

Geology and Geophysics

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On successful completion of a major or minor in Geology And Geophysics, students will be able to:

 Learning outcome
1Exhibit a broad and coherent body of knowledge in geology and geophysics, within the context of Earth system science
2Exhibit deep knowledge in the principles and concepts relating to Earth’s structure, its internal and external dynamics and evolution
3Integrate 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
4Work competently, confidently, ethically and safely in the field or laboratory
5Source, collate, synthesise and critically evaluate information in geology and geophysics from a range of relevant sources
6Communicate 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
7Integrate 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
8Utilise qualitative and quantitative geological, geochemical and geophysical data to construct robust and verifiable models and assess scientific arguments
9Address authentic problems in geology and geosciences, working professionally and responsibly and with consideration of cross-cultural perspectives, within collaborative, interdisciplinary teams
10Describe and assess the legislative, regulatory and normative context in which resource industries operate