(Award available for year: Bachelor of Science)
1. Apply generic and subject specific intellectual qualities to standard situations outside the context in which they were originally studied; for example, translating classroom knowledge to independent fieldwork.
2. Use and evaluate a range of techniques to initiate and undertake the analysis of data and information such as a deeper understanding and working knowledge of how to construct 3D geological models.
3. Undertake a substantial piece of independent work incorporating aspects of data collection, interpretation, synthesis, visualisation and communication.
4. Apply geological theories and methods to a range of problems operating at local, regional, and global scales.
Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Numerical and C&T skills – for example, development of IT skills and applying technical statistical, programming and software skills to an independent research project.
2. Interpersonal and teamwork skills – for example, development of core academic skills – communication, interpersonal skills, teamwork, independent learning, scientific writing, referencing, presentation skills.
3. Systems thinking – for example, evaluating and synthesising different kinds of geological data to constrain the processes that operate in complex natural systems, and uses analytical thinking to consider uncertainties.
4. Critical thinking – for example, critically appraise leading theories and models for important geological processes.
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of each module:
- demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of aspects and approaches to geological problems.
- drawing together a wide variety of sources and including analysis of these sources.
- critically evaluating received opinion considering new information, data or scholarly debate.
- evidencing the ability to conduct independent enquiry drawing on analysis and synthesis of own observations.
- displaying creative thought and personal scholarship.
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