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GEOS1903: Earth Sci: Past and Future of our Planet (Adv)
This unit has the same objectives as GEOS1003 and is suitable for students who wish to pursue aspects of the subject in greater depth. Entry is restricted and selection is made from the applicants on the basis of their ATAR or UAI and/or their university performance at the time of enrolment. Students that elect to take this unit will participate in alternatives to some aspects of the standard unit and will be required to pursue independent work to meet unit objectives. This unit may be taken as part of the BSc (Advanced).
| Code | GEOS1903 |
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| Academic unit | Geosciences Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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None |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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GEOS1003 or GEOL1002 or GEOL1902 |
| Assumed knowledge:
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(ATAR 90 or above) or equivalent |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Understand how geosciences can provide sustainable solutions to global challenges.
- LO2. Develop appreciation of the significance of fossils and the longevity of the geologic record of biotic activity on the Earth.
- LO3. Use the rock record to unravel geological history and understand the processes that have formed the Earth and currently modify the Earth’s physical features.
- LO4. Understand the relationships between the different rocks systems (e.g., sedimentary, igneous, metamorphic).
- LO5. Understand the relationship between plate tectonic processes and the occurrence of natural Earth hazards such as volcanic eruptions, earthquakes and tsunami.
- LO6. Analyse and synthesise geological information to tackle a wide range of Earth Science issues.
- LO7. Demonstrate written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
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- Semester 2, 2023 [Normal day] - Camperdown/Darlington, Sydney
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