Overview
Offerings
Rules
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Unit Coordinator(s)
Learning outcomes
Define the structure and materials of the whole Earth, including the core, mantle, lithosphere, land surface, oceans and atmosphere and describe how our understanding of these has changed over time.
Summarise how the energy, water, biogeochemical, rock, and plate tectonic cycles work, and explain how they act to change the Earth system over time.
Synthesise and explain the physical, chemical, and biological processes that have shaped and continue to change the solid Earth, land surface, oceans, and atmosphere.
Demonstrate how scientists collect, record, visualise, map, and analyse data in space and time to observe, model and predict deep Earth, climate, and surface processes.
Assessment summary
In-semester summary quizzes: 15%
Practicals: 40%
Portfolio: 20%
Poster/oral and infographic: 15%
Quizzes: 10%.
Workload requirements
Other unit costs
Costs are indicative and subject to change.
Field trip estimated cost is $200.
A limited number of field trip scholarships are available via application to the Unit Coordinator.
Alternative assessment is available for students with special consideration.
Availability in areas of study
Earth science