(Award available for year: Bachelor of Science)
Subject Specific Learning Outcomes
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 study and research incorporating aspects of project design, execution, visualisation, and communication that is aligned to industry expectations.
4. Apply environmental geoscience 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, communication, interpersonal skills, teamwork, independent learning, scientific writing, referencing, presentation skills.
3. Systems thinking – for example, recognising and understanding how environmental, economic, and societal systems (and interdependencies across these) work together in a complex system, and using analytical thinking to consider uncertainties.
4. Critical thinking – for example, explore substantive aspects of human-environmental relations in the context of key geoscience problems.
Competence Standards
1. Identify the primary geological materials that comprise the Earth’s crust.
2. Explain the temporal and spatial scales of geological processes and products.
3. Carry out field-based investigations competently and safely, with appropriate support or alternatives as required.
4. Evaluate scientific literature and geological data collected in field and subsurface settings.
5. Analyse and integrate 1D and 2D data to build and effectively communicate 3D geoscience datasets.
6. Design and execute a plan to resolve a geotechnical design and/or an environmental pollution problem.
If the chosen pathway includes an industrial placement –
7. Demonstrate ability to direct, monitor and evaluate their work, by seeking/accepting feedback, within a workplace context, using appropriate support as necessary.
8. Demonstrate an awareness of own strengths and development needs and the need for ongoing learning and proactive continuing professional development.
If the chosen pathway includes an international placement -
9. Collaborate effectively with other people in a new environment and successfully completes a period of work or study in another country.
10. Demonstrate self-awareness relating to personal and academic/professional development through successfully completing a period of work or study in another country.
Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme, and will include:
- demonstrating the ability to apply a broad range of aspects and approaches to environmental geoscience.
- drawing together and critically analysing a wide variety of sources.
- critically evaluating received opinion considering new information, data, or scholarly debate.
- evidencing the ability to conduct independent, in-depth enquiry in the construction of a 3D geological model.
- displaying creative thought and personal scholarship.
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