Bachelor of Science in Geology

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 1:

• Explain and discuss concepts and principles of geology.
• Apply geological theories, concepts, and principles to various problems.
• Analyse and discuss geological theories.
• Conceptualise, analyse, and argue examples of change in knowledge and understanding in geology.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 2:

• Use library, internet, and other data storage and retrieval facilities to access information.
• Apply scientific reasoning to evaluate the quality of information.
• Synthesise information from a variety of contradictory or divergent sources.
• Compile a comprehensive, unbiased, logical, and well-referenced literature survey on a particular geological question.
• Emphasise and apply the necessity of lifelong learning within their career as a geologist.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 3:

• Demonstrate logical thinking.
• Identify na�ve and flawed scientific reasoning.
• Demonstrate the self-conscious capacity to judge when understanding has been achieved or a problem has been adequately solved.
• Reflect on thinking and reasoning processes.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 4:

• Use scientific language to produce clear and coherent written documents following appropriate scientific conventions.
• Present scientific information offering appropriate insights, interpretations, and arguments verbally in front of others.
• Use non-verbal forms of representation correctly and appropriately.
• Demonstrate appropriate study skills to broaden knowledge within the geological discipline.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 5:

• Formulate, analyse, and solve concrete and abstract problems in familiar and unfamiliar contexts.
• Use integrated knowledge from various geological disciplines to offer solutions to practical problems.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 6:

• Provide evidence of successful and effective contributions in group work.
• Communicate the outcomes of scientific group work with respect for the contributions of each group member.
• Apply organisational skills in managing group work.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 7:

• Make ethically and culturally sensitive decisions on the effects of scientifically based activities on society.
• Apply scientific knowledge for the direct benefit of others, e.g. to junior learners in schools or in the community.

Associated Assessment Criteria for Exit Level Outcome 8:

• Express individual opinions using factual information and argument.
• Offer reasonable justification for all actions and decisions made.

Integrated Assessment:

• Ensure learning and assessment across Exit Level Outcomes within the qualification are integrated.
• Use formative assessments for continuous learning and feedback to candidates.
• Use summative assessments for a judgement of learning at Exit Level Outcomes.
• Assess the learner's ability to integrate the larger body of knowledge, competencies, and attitudes represented by the Exit Level Outcomes.