Unit of Study ENVR3009 Biogeochemistry (2023)
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Unit type
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Credit points
12
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Placement
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Pre-requisites
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Enrolment information
Students require a sound knowledge of organic and inorganic chemistry, and the physical, chemical, and biological processes that affect the distribution of chemical elements in the environment, including the interactions of water, sediments, and the atmosphere. There will be a 2-day compulsory residential for ALL students (Online and On-campus) that will be held on the Lismore campus. Please refer to http://www.scu.edu.au/timetables for further information on timetables.
Learning outcomes
Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.
On completion of this unit, students should be able to:
describe the complex physical, geological, chemical and biological processes (biogeochemistry) in different ecosystems
demonstrate advanced skills related to the collection and storage of sediment, water, and biological samples
synthesise complex data sets to produce technical reports for a scientific audience.
Teaching and assessment
Teaching method |
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly) |
Residential 2 days (Once) |
Assessment | |
Quiz | 10% |
Project report | 60% |
Quiz | 30% |
Teaching method |
Workshop 1 hour (Weekly) |
Residential 2 days (Once) |
Assessment | |
Quiz | 10% |
Project report | 60% |
Quiz | 30% |
Prescribed learning resources
- No prescribed texts.
Reading materials and additional resources will be provided via Blackboard.
Students will require suitable clothing for the fieldwork component of the residential, including sturdy shoes. Students may be in the sun, may get wet, and may be required to wade into shallow water and/or mud.
Students will require fully enclosed shoes and a laboratory coat for laboratory sessions.
Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.
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