GEOS2080
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
GEOS2080 exposes students to a broad range of skills required by professional Earth Scientists. Field investigations are used to illustrate how these skills are applied. Online learning materials will introduce the concepts of risk assessment and how to answer complex science questions using field skills. The field components of the course deal with collecting and interpreting field data to quantify processes in the areas of coastal, soils, hydrology and hard-rock geology. Post field activities will develop data analysis skills and report writing skills (including the presentation of data collected in the field).
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Callaghan
- Semester 1 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Observe workplace health and safety procedures and conduct fieldwork and laboratory work safely by identifying risks and carrying out risk assessments;
2. Measure, record, present and interpret data collected in the field including producing maps and figures from field observations;
3. Design research questions and fieldwork approaches to better understand coastal, hydrological, soil, and geological processes;
4. Conduct laboratory and interpret desktop-based analyses to supplement field data collection;
5. Write a scientific report focused on presenting data collected in the field.
Content
- Introduction to Workplace Health and safety and Risk Assessment;
- Report writing and scientific method.
A combination of:
- Coastal processes through space and time;
- Soil processes and landscape development;
- Hydrology, hydrogeology, and water security.
Assumed knowledge
GEOS1040 Earth's Dynamic Systems and GEOS1050 Earth Processes and Products.
Assessment items
Report: 3 x Excursion Reports
Quiz: 5 x Online Quizzes
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Callaghan
Field Study-1
- Face to Face Off Campus 56 hour(s) per term
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions and complete the safety/knowledge induction.
Laboratory-1
- Face to Face On Campus 3 hour(s) per week(s) for 6 week(s)
- Post field trip practicals.
- Compulsory Requirement: Students must attend 100% of sessions and complete the safety/knowledge induction.
Online Activity-1
- Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 5 week(s)
Course outline
- GEOS2080 - Semester 1, 2024 (Callaghan) (PDF, 191.6 KB)
The University of Newcastle acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands within our footprint areas: Awabakal, Darkinjung, Biripai, Worimi, Wonnarua, and Eora Nations. We also pay respect to the wisdom of our Elders past and present.