Earth System Science (8101.3)
Level: | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit |
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Credit Points: | 3 |
HECS Bands: | Band 2 2013-2020 (Expires 31 Dec 2020) Band 2 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 3 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
Faculty: | Faculty of Science and Technology |
Discipline: | Academic Program Area - Science |
Availability
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UC - Canberra, Bruce
Year Teaching Period Convener Mode of Delivery 2021 Semester 2 DR Duanne WHITE (Ph: +61 2 62012083 ) ON-CAMPUS
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Syllabus
This unit is about the large-scale natural systems that drive and maintain our planet. It also examines the effects and implications of human activities on and with these systems. The unit uses a number of themes related to contemporary environmental issues to explore the fundamental interactions of the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. The unit is designed to provide a strong scientific foundation for understanding and contextualising studies of the environment, human impacts and sustainable practice and management of resources.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
1. A basic understanding of the Earth as an holistic system;
2. Knowledge of the main components of the Earth system and their interactions;
3. An appreciation of the implications of human interaction with the Earth system for sustainable management of the planet; and
4. Acquired skills in inquiry-based learning.
Assessment Items
Contact Hours
5 hours per week.
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None.
Assumed Knowledge
None.
Equivalent Units
None.
Referenced Courses
- 793AA Bachelor of Arts in International Studies
- 120JA Bachelor of Arts in Landscape
- 130JA Bachelor of Arts in Landscape/Bachelor of Environmental Science
- 203JA Bachelor of Education
- 115JA Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Science
- 205JA Bachelor of Educational Studies
- 265JA Bachelor of Environmental Health
- 791AA Bachelor of Environmental Science
- 392AB Bachelor of Science
- 994AA Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Journalism
- 330JA Bachelor of Secondary Education (Health and Physical Education)
- 328JA Bachelor of Secondary Education/Bachelor of Science
- 956AA Bachelor of Urban and Regional Planning
Referenced Majors & Minors
- MJ0132 Major in Biology 1
- MJ0133 Major in Biology 2
- MJ0192 Major in Coastal Marine Science
- MJ0193 Major in Earth Science
- MJ0301 Major in Earth Science (21cp)
- MJ0155 Major in Sustainability
- MJ0243 Major in Sustainability and Human Health (18cp)
- MJ0300 Major in Sustainable Landscapes
- MN0009 Minor in Biology 1
- MN0010 Minor in Biology 2
- MN0135 Minor in Catchment Science
- MN0136 Minor in Earth Science
- MN0137 Minor in Geochemistry
- MN0100 Minor in Sustainability