EART 3006 Science of the Anthropocene

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 301212

Coordinator Jason Reynolds Opens in new window

Description The unit explores how the earth has been irreversibly altered through human activities. Topics include-the composition of the ocean, land, and atmosphere, and the impacts humans have had on these systems. The unit looks at the detection and control of modern pollutants with a focus on field sampling and modelling of selected environmental systems. These topics will be brought to life in a two-day field trip to sites of significant anthropogenic impact.

School Science

Discipline Earth Sciences

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 2 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 3 subject

Equivalent Subjects EART 3002 Environmental Geochemistry
EART 3003 Environmental Geochemistry

Restrictions Must have completed 20 credit points at level 2

Assumed Knowledge

A basic understanding of scientific enquiry including the periodic table, equilibria, and pH. Introductory statistics including mean, standard deviation, and distributions.

Assessment

The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.

Item Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Worksheets: Take-home worksheets 8 x 5% 40 N Individual
Presentation: Student presentation 1 x 10 minutes 20 N Individual
Multimedia/video recording 1x10 minutes 20 N Group
Essay 2,000 words 20 N Individual

Prescribed Texts

  • Ellis, E. (2018) Anthropocene A Very Short Introduction. Oxford University Press. ISBN-13: 978-0198792987

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