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Earth Structure, Geophysics, Geodynamics (GEOL20002) // Assessment

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Summer Term, January and February subjects, where the teaching ends prior to the commencement of Semester 1, 2023, will be taught on campus with some subjects offered in dual-delivery and online modes.
From Semester 1, 2023 our undergraduate programs will be delivered on campus. Graduate programs will mainly be delivered on campus, with dual-delivery and online options available to a select number of subjects within some programs.
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Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Assessment of field trip (taken in person or virtually where appropriate) in the form of an individual assignment

  • 1000 words
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend the excursion or virtual equivalent and score 50% and above in the assessment of this component. 		Two weeks after the field excursion25%

Online structural geology practical test

  • 1000 words (equivalent)
Week 1225%

Practical exercises in tectonics and geophysics (two 500-word assignments equally weighted)

  • 1000 words (total)
Week 3 and week 5 of the semester respectively25%

Online written examination

  • 60 minutes
During the examination period25%

Additional details

A decision on whether an in-person field trip will run will be made as far in advance of the proposed excursion as practicable, following University and Government Health advice. If an in-person field trip cannot be run, a virtual excursion will take place.

Last updated: 12 May 2023