Australian Landscapes, Regolith and Soils (8781.2)

Required texts

All required reading and manuals are available electronically from the UC Library e-reserve 

The text from the Earth Systems Science and Earth Surface Processes would be useful as this material is assumed knowledge for the Australian Landscapes, Regolith and Soils unit:

The Australian Physical Environment, Bridgman, Dragovich and Dodson, 2008.

Oxford University Press.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

Extensions

Extensions must be applied for before the due date.

Students can apply for an extension to the due date for submission of an assessment item on the grounds of illness or other unavoidable and verifiable personal circumstances. Documentary evidence will be expected in order that an extension be granted.

It should be noted that such documentation will be considered but will not guarantee that the application will be successful. The Unit Convenor will decide whether to grant an extension and the length of the extension.

Responsibility for understanding

If there is any doubt with regard to the requirements of any particular assignments or assessment procedure, the onus for clarifying the issue rests with the student who should contact the unit convenor or tutor. Further, it is the responsibility of students to ensure that they are correctly enrolled in the unit and that the tutor and Student Administration have their correct contact details.

Deferred examinations

We will be providing immediate feedback to students during the workshop tests, and as such, have a policy of not providing opportunities for supplementary sittings. However, speak to the unit convenor if you miss a workshop test for medical reasons or substantial misadventure.

Special assessment requirements

Because the study of Australian Landscapes, Regolith and Soils is essentially field-based, students must complete and pass the field component of the course, as well as achieve an overall minimum grade of 50%, in order to pass this unit.

Academic integrity

Students have a responsibility to uphold University standards on ethical scholarship. Good scholarship involves building on the work of others and use of others' work must be acknowledged with proper attribution made. Cheating, plagiarism, and falsification of data are dishonest practices that contravene academic values. Refer to the University's Student Charter for more information.

To enhance understanding of academic integrity, all students are expected to complete the Academic Integrity Module (AIM) at least once during their course of study. You can access this module within UCLearn (Canvas) through the 'Academic Integrity and Avoiding Plagiarism' link in the Study Help site.

Use of Text-Matching Software

The University of Canberra uses text-matching software to help students and staff reduce plagiarism and improve understanding of academic integrity. The software matches submitted text in student assignments against material from various sources: the internet, published books and journals, and previously submitted student texts.

Participation requirements

Participation in Workshop and Field classes is a compulsory condition of this unit, and attendance will be recorded.   You must participate in at least 80% of Workshops (e.g. at least 16 out of 20 classes) and both Field classes to pass this unit. In the event that you cannot attend your Workshop class due to illness or unavoidable commitments, contact the Unit Convener as soon as possible for assistance with a review of missed work.

Required IT skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office software Word, Excel and PowerPoint or equivalent is necessary. It is expected that students have learned how to access resources in the UC library and to access the Unit's Moodle site.

In-unit costs

Contribution to field expenses not exceeding $160 for all field trips in this unit

Work placement, internships or practicums

Learning in this unit will be integrally linked to experiences in professional contexts.

Policy on units that involve field trips or trips off campus can be found here

Additional information

Students are required to take responsibility and due care for their own safety and that of others during all outdoor activities. No dangerous items will be permitted on field trips.

In all cases of absence, sickness or personal problems it is the student's responsibility to ensure that the unit convenor is informed. The minimum participation requirement must be met in order to pass the unit (regardless of supporting documentation). 

Research Led Education: This unit involves research-led education and the field component includes some work-integrated learning. There are active researchers delivering this unit who are able to engage students in deep and active learning and transmit to students their passion for the research they are carrying out.

Provision of information to the group

Notifications through the Moodle Announcements Forum or the Moodle Discussion Forums are deemed to be made to the whole class.  It is the responsibility of the student to ensure that they check for announcements on the Unit's Moodle website (Moodle forum messages are also emailed to student email addresses only).  Students should ensure they check their student email regularly.  The Moodle discussion forums will be checked by staff regularly.

Use of student email account

The University Email policy states that "students wishing to contact the University via email regarding administrative or academic matters need to send the email from the University account for identity verification purposes".  Therefore all unit enquiries should be emailed using a student university email account. Students should contact servicedesk@canberra.edu.au if they have any issues accessing their university email account.

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