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GEOS4888: Advanced Geosciences Project
2023 unit information
This unit of study will allow students who have completed an undergraduate major to assist an industry, community or research partner to address a real-world problem. You will work with other students in a group-based project that has been initiated andsupervised by an academic in the School of Geosciences. The projects on offercan be drawn from any of the Geosciences disciplines (Geography, Geology, Geophysics and Environmental Studies) and will involve inter-disciplinary problem-solving skills and learning.
Unit details and rules
Managing faculty or University school:
Geosciences Academic Operations
| Code | GEOS4888 |
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| Academic unit | Geosciences Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 12 |
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Prerequisites:
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144 credit points of units of study including 6cp of (ENVI3888 or GEOG3888 or GEOL3888 or MARS3888) |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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None |
| Assumed knowledge:
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A major in Geology and Geophysics, Geography, Environmental Studies or Marine Science |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. Apply disciplinary knowledge to solve problems.
- LO2. Find, define and delimit authentic problems in order to address them.
- LO3. Create an investigation strategy, explore solutions, discuss approaches and predict outcomes.
- LO4. Analyse data using modern information technology and digital skills.
- LO5. Demonstrate integrity, confidence, personal resilience and the capacity to manage challenges, both individually and in teams.
- LO6. Collaborate with diverse groups and across cultural and disciplinary boundaries to develop solution(s) to the project problems.
- LO7. Communicate project outcomes effectively to a broad audience.
Unit availability
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Modes of attendance (MoA)
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Important enrolment information
Departmental permission requirements
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