As they progress through Third Year, a geoscience student should develop the knowledge, skills and values listed below. Upon completion of Fourth Year Geoscience as student should: | GEOL Courses Covered | |
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Know | Demonstrate a current and comprehensive range of geoscience knowledge and methods | All |
Assess complex data and multiple working hypotheses | 300, 302, (304), 305, 308, (490/491) | |
Demonstrate mastery of appropriate terminology | All | |
Produce geologic models to explain earth phenomena by integrating geologic data, including maps, cross-sections, aerial photographs, and satellite imagery | 300, 302, 304, 305, 308 | |
Do | Map geological materials, features and processes in the field using appropriate tools and techniques, including compass, hand drafting, GPS and GIS | 300, 302, 304, 305 |
Write clear, tidy and detailed field notes that may be interpreted by another person | 390 (300, 305?) | |
Generate new knowledge by employing appropriate modes of research inquiry to 1) identify and frame geoscience problems, 2) collect and organize data to test and refine hypotheses, 3) analyze and interpret data, and 4) develop logical conclusions with supporting rationale | 300, 305, 308, | |
Create effective oral presentations by following a clearly articulated and logical structure, using appropriate and effective visual aids, and demonstrating sufficient mastery of topics that they can answer questions and discuss ideas in more detail | (300, 308) | |
Write near-professional quality geologic reports to summarize a well-reasoned argument, with clearly defined objectives, summary of background research, ideas organized into logical categories | 308 | |
Analyze data and represent in appropriate graphical data summaries (i.e. figures, tables, graphs, ternary diagrams, etc.) | 300, 304, 308 | |
Cite references consistently, wherever appropriate, in a style that suits the medium | (all) | |
Critically evaluate geoscience publications and data | 470 | |
Value | Demonstrate professionalism in working relationships by engaging in respectful, responsible dialogue with supervisors, colleagues, professionals, and the wider community, locally, regionally and globally | 470 |
Demonstrate a professional work ethic and project management skills when working independently, and when collaborating with others | 380 | |
Demonstrate adaptability and openness while working in unfamiliar and unpredictable situations, including online, classroom and field environments | (all, 301) 390 | |
Adopt ethical and environmentally responsible professional practices | 301, 304, 312, 380 | |
| Design and develop personal knowledge networks to keep abreast of new knowledge, skills, and values, and maintain life-long learning |
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| Become a self-regulated learner using 1) metacognitive learning strategies, 2) self-awareness techniques, 3) self-motivation, and 4) behavioural skills to set goals, manage time and performance, and engage in self-directed deep learning | (300, 308) 380 |
