ACE
AD1084: Introduction to Earth Science
| Credit Weighting: | 10 |
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| No. of Students: | Min 20, Max 40. |
| Pre-requisite(s): | None |
| Co-requisite(s): | None |
| Teaching Period(s): | Semester 1. |
| Teaching Methods: | 60hr(s) Directed Study (directed learning with online programme materials and video lectures); 24hr(s) Directed Study (online moderated activities - personal online tutoring and online group discussions); 1 x 9hr(s) Fieldwork (field trip); 65hr(s) Other (self-directed reading and reflective practice) |
| Module Co-ordinator: | Dr Séamus O Tuama, Centre for Adult Continuing Education. |
| Lecturer(s): | Staff, Centre for Adult Continuing Education. |
| Module Objective: | To provide an introduction to earth sciences, evolution of the Earth, its systems and geology related human impacts. |
| Module Content: |
Earth system, Geology (rock types, minerals), Earth history, structural geology, geomorphology, hydrogeology and geohazards. Practical work - recognistion of rock samples, chemical cycles. Field trip - geological survey of a region. Human and social impacts from geohazards. Teaching links to SDGs 1, 7, 11, 12 and 13. |
| Learning Outcome: |
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
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| Assessment: | Total Marks 200: Continuous Assessment 200 marks (1 x 1,000 word essay, 60 marks; 1 x 1.5 hour practical, 60 marks; 1 x 1,500 word field report, 60 marks; Online Participation Activities, 20 marks). |
| Compulsory Elements: | Continuous Assessment. |
| Penalties (for late submission of course/project work etc.): | Where work is submitted up to and including 7 days late, 10% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Where work is submitted up to and including 14 days late, 20% of the total marks available shall be deducted from the mark achieved. Work submitted 15 days late or more shall be assigned a mark of zero. |
| Pass Standard and any Special Requirements for Passing Module: | 40%. |
| End of Year Written Examination Profile: | No Formal Written Examination. |
| Requirements for Supplemental Examination: | Marks in passed element(s) of Continuous Assessment are carried forward, Failed element(s) of Continuous Assessment must be repeated. |