Bachelor of GeoScience

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. demonstrate a coherent understanding of geoscience by articulating the methods of geoscience and explaining why current scientific knowledge is both contestable and testable by further inquiry; and explaining the role and relevance of geoscience in society;
2. exhibit depth and breadth of scientific knowledge by demonstrating well-developed knowledge in geoscience; and demonstrating knowledge in at least one other disciplinary area, such as environmental science, biology and chemistry;
3. critically analyse and solve problems in geoscience by gathering, synthesising and critically evaluating information from a range of sources; and designing and planning an investigation; selecting and applying practical and/or theoretical techniques or tools in order to conduct an investigation, especially field and laboratory techniques; and collecting, accurately recording, interpreting and drawing conclusions from data;
4. be effective communicators of geoscience by communicating scientific results, information or arguments, to a range of audiences, for a range of purposes, and using a variety of modes; and
5. be accountable for their own learning and scientific work by being independent and self-directed learners; working effectively, responsibly and safely in an individual or team context; and demonstrating knowledge of the regulatory frameworks relevant to their disciplinary area and personally practising ethical conduct.