| Credit |
6 points |
| Availability |
Semester 1 (see Timetable) |
| Old unit code |
520.231 |
| Outcomes |
Students are able to demonstrate an understanding of the formation, modification and recycling of common Earth materials at and below the Earth's surface as well as the interactions between crustal processes and the hydrosphere and biosphere. Students are able to make reliable and thorough observations about the compositions and features of common igneous rocks and sedimentary materials in the laboratory and field, and combine their observations with theoretical knowledge to solve problems related to the formation of and changes to common Earth materials. Students are also able to demonstrate scientific skills in recording and communicating their observations and presenting reasoned interpretations including in written reports. |
| Content |
The rocky surface of planet Earth is made up of a wide variety of rocks and sediments. The composition of these materials and their distribution provide important clues to the geological processes operating on and below the Earth's surface. In this unit, emphasis is placed on linking observations about Earth materials to conceptual understanding of Earth processes through practical work. The role of the hydrosphere and biosphere in the formation of rocks and sediments is also explored. Understanding the processes which control the formation and composition of common Earth materials is relevant to society in terms of where we live and in maintaining and improving quality of life. In addition, emphasis is placed on learning generic skills in systematic scientific data collection, reasoned interpretation and communication of results. |
| Assessment |
This comprises work completed during the unit, including practical exercises, short reports and project work (35 per cent), a practical examination (20 per cent) and a final theory examination (45 per cent).
Supplementary assessment is not available in this unit except in the case of a bachelor's pass degree student who has obtained a mark of 45 to 49 and is currently enrolled in this unit, and it is the only remaining unit that the student must pass in order to complete their course. |
| Unit Co-ordinator(s) |
Professor Annette George |
| Location |
UWA (Crawley) |
| Mode |
on-campus |
| Unit Rules |
| Prerequisites: EART1105 Earth and Environment: Dynamic Planet or EART1104 Earth and Environment: Geological Perspectives |
| Advisable prior study: CHEMXXXX (any chemistry unit) or TEE Chemistry |
Contact hours—lectures/workshops: 3 hrs per week; labs: 3 hrs per week from first week of semester; field work: 1 day
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| Unit Outline | http://www.unitoutlines.science.uwa.edu.au/Units/EART2231/SEM-1/2010 |
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